SAN FERNANDO, La Union, Philippines — The Cagayan Valley police has confirmed that a sniper killed Mayor Joel Ruma of Rizal town in Cagayan, who was shot dead while campaigning on April 23.

Police Regional Office in Cagayan Valley (PRO-2) immediately launched a hot pursuit operation after the brutal ...

Rizal, Cagayan Mayor Atty. Joel Ruma was shot dead during a campaign event in Barangay Illuru Sur on evening on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. According to his companion, the mayor was at the barangay ...

MANILA, Philippines — Incumbent Rizal, Cagayan Mayor Joel Ruma was shot dead during a campaign rally on Wednesday night, said the Philippine National Police. Based on a police report from Police ...

Rizal, Cagayan Mayor Joel Ruma had received a threat prior to his fatal shooting during a campaign sortie on Wednesday, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Friday. “Base po sa report ng ...

Administration-backed Alyansa Para Sa Bagong Pilipinas Senate slate will bring its campaign back to the Calabarzon region.