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John Unson - The Philippine Star
January 18, 2026 | 12:00am
The slain barangay chairman and his relative, a member of the Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit, were riding a motorcycle together when they were attacked by gunmen in a secluded stretch of a highway in Arakan, Cotabato.
Philstar.com / John Unson
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — A barangay chairman and his relative were killed in an ambush by motorcycle-riding men in Arakan, Cotabato yesterday morning.
Jerry Prande, chairman of Barangay Malibatuan, and Gemar Prande, a member of the CAFGU Active Auxiliary, died at the scene of the attack that occurred in the village.
Maj. Reynante Pascua, chief of the Arakan police, said the victims were on a motorcycle when the assailants waylaid them in Sitio Butterfly.
The assailants have escaped before responding police officers and village watchmen arrived at the scene of the ambush.
Local officials said they would help police investigate the incident until justice is served.
Probers have yet to determine the motive for the killing.
