News update Bayan Muna leader shot dead in Aklan

MANILA, Philippines – An official of the militant group Bayan Muna was shot dead by a gunman in Aklan this morning.

Fernando Baldomero, Bayan Muna coordinator, was preparing to bring his child to school when he was shot, according to Bayan secretary general Renato Reyes Jr.

Reyes said they are still gathering more information on the incident.

Baldomero is the first activist killed five days into the administration of President Aquino.

"We call on Mr. Aquino to condemn the killing and to use the full force of the law to arrest the perpetrators. Mr. Aquino must send a clear message to state security forces that these killings have to end and the perpetrators will be prosecuted. Heads must roll in the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines), otherwise, the climate of impunity will continue," Reyes said. - By Dennis Carcamo