Villanueva's statement on the killing of Gen. Tinio Mayor Ferdinand Bote

It is unfortunate that another mayor was gunned down a day after Tanauan City Mayor Antonio Halili was shot dead.

These series of killings in broad daylight are seriously alarming.

We urge the authorities to investigate the brazen killing of our local officials. Perpetrators must be immediately held liable and justice must be served.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and constituents of Mayor Ferdinand Bote during this difficult time.