La Union town vice-mayor, aide killed in ambush; daughter mayor survives

MALACAÑANG ON Wednesday condemned the ambush of Balaoan, La Union Mayor Aleli U. Concepcion and her father, Vice Mayor Al-Fred O. Concepcion, who died along with an aide in the attack. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador S. Panelo, in a statement, said the Philippine National Police has been directed to investigate the incident that left Ms. Concepcion and several others injured. “We also express our heartfelt condolences to the grieving families and friends of the late Vice Mayor… and his aide, Mr. Michael Ulep. We likewise pray for the speedy recovery of Mayor Aleli Concepcion and the victims who were critically wounded during this atrocity…. We pursue and prosecute the persons behind these brazen murders and bring them to justice,” Mr Panelo said. — Arjay L. Balinbin