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"A Horrific Attack Marred the Mayoral Race in Badian, Cebu"
The tragic aftermath of an ambush on Tuesday, April 28, 2025, claimed the life of a barangay coordinator supporting a rival mayoral candidate in the upcoming elections for Badian. The shocking incident was addressed by local politician Jerome Christian Librando, the current mayoral candidate, in a statement posted on his official Facebook account on Wednesday, April 29, 2025.
Librando expressed his outrage and deep condolences in the post, stating, "We utterly condemn the heinous attack resulting in the tragic death of Former Barangay Councilor Guillermo 'Glen' Antipuesto, and the wounding of one of our ardent supporters, Santos 'Sonny' Ambrad."
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The ambush took place within the confines of Barangay Candiis and resulted in Antipuesto's death, while Ambrad sustained injuries. Librando's statement emphasized, "No act of violence can ever be justified, especially one that precipitates the taking of a life."
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Investigations are ongoing as law enforcement unravels the crime and puts the culprits behind bars.
Rumors circulated that Antipuesto was involved in a P90,000 loan from an individual in Dalaguete, adding a layer of complexity to the tragic event. Despite these allegations, the police continue their investigation to uncover the truth behind the incident.
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Antipuesto was an active leader in the campaign team of Gerry Duque, a barangay councilor vying for the mayoral seat in Badian. The incident occurred over a week before the May 12 elections, as speculation about the motives behind the crime continues to grow.
Duque has publicly spoken out about the incident and confirmed Antipuesto's role within his campaign team, casting a dark shadow over the local political race in Badian.
This tragedy resonates with an unsettling pattern of election-related violence seen during the 2025 election season, with several attacks targeting candidates and campaign staff across various regions[4]. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story. / CDF
[1] Enrichment Data: The victim of the attack was working for an unspecified mayoral candidate's campaign.[2] Enrichment Data: The victim was linked to Jerome Christian Librando's rival's campaign team.[3] Enrichment Data: The incident is part of a pattern of election-related violence seen during the 2025 election season.[4] Enrichment Data: Multiple attacks on candidates and campaign staff across different regions have been documented during the 2025 election season.
- The horrific attack in Badian, Cebu, which left a barangay coordinator dead and another wounded, has sparked calls for justice and an end to election-related violence, as it mirrors a disturbing pattern of similar incidents across various regions during the 2025 election season.
- In the aftermath of a tragic ambush in Barangay Candiis, Cebu, Jerome Christian Librando, a mayoral candidate, expressed indignation and sorrow over the loss of Former Barangay Councilor Guillermo 'Glen' Antipuesto and the wounding of his supporter, Santos 'Sonny' Ambrad.
- The local political race in Badian, Cebu, has been marred by an act of crime and justice following the untimely death of Antipuesto, who was actively involved in Gerry Duque's campaign for the mayoral seat.
- The investigation into the ambush that resulted in Antipuesto's death and Ambrad's injuries is ongoing, with law enforcement seeking to uncover the truth behind the incident and bring the culprits to justice.
- The tragedy in Badian has cast a shadow over the general election news and crime and justice sector, as the rumors of Antipuesto's involvement in a P90,000 loan from Dalaguete add a layer of complexity to the unfolding story.
