GMA News
PNP: Rizal, Cagayan mayor Ruma received threat before fatal shooting
The Philippine National Police (PNP) revealed that Rizal, Cagayan Mayor Joel Ruma had been receiving death threats prior to his fatal shooting during a campaign event earlier this week.
PNP Chief Rommel Marbil instructed the Police Security and Protection Group (PSPG) to expedite the process of granting temporary security details to individuals, including candidates, who report receiving death threats.
This directive aims to prevent the escalation of threats by ensuring immediate protection is provided, emphasizing that such threats should not be disregarded.
The PNP is currently investigating the incident and will discuss the progress of the probe later today.
As of April 24, 2025, the PNP has recorded 58 reported incidents of election-related violence since January 12, 2025.
Topics in this story
Explore more stories about these topics.
🤖
This story was generated by AI to help you understand the key points. For more detailed coverage, please see the news articles from trusted media outlets below.
News Sources
See how different news organizations are covering this story. Below are the original articles from various Philippine news sources that contributed to this summary.
Reelectionist Rizal, Cagayan Mayor Atty. Joel Ruma was fatally shot by unidentified gunmen during a campaign rally on Wednesday evening, April 23, 2025, inside a gymnasium in Barangay Iluru Sur.
+4
Read more →
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is actively pursuing significant leads in the investigation of the fatal shooting of Rizal, Cagayan Mayor Joel Ruma.
Read more →
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil visited the wake of slain Rizal, Cagayan Mayor Joel Ruma and ordered a thorough investigation into his killing.
Read more →
Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman George Erwin Garcia stated that placing Cagayan under Comelec control is premature, despite the killing of Rizal, Cagayan Mayor Joel Ruma during a campaign sortie.
Read more →
DZRH correspondent Romeo Gonzales has filed a complaint against La Paz, Abra Mayor Joseph "JB" Bernos for alleged threats made after Gonzales reported on a fatal shooting incident in Abra.
Read more →