Singer-actress Bituin Escalante can’t help but ask about the security situation in the country following the string of killings and disappearances.
In a tweet, Bituin shared the breaking news about the murder of Los Banos Mayor Cesar Perez who was killed inside the city hall.
She then asked if anyone still feels safe these days.
“Murdered inside the municipal hall. Do you really feel safer these days?”
Murdered inside the municipal hall. Do you really feel safer these days? https://t.co/VuYj1he4MZ
— bituin escalante (@gobituin) December 3, 2020
Prior to the killing of the Los Banos Mayor, a video of a Brgy. Captain in Pasay who was killed inside the Brgy. Hall also made rounds on social media.
bgy kap sa apelo pasay binaril sa bgy hall patay pic.twitter.com/S3v7jOySVA
— J.S.C (@greencross123) December 2, 2020
Aside from politicians, lawyers and judges have also died in the string of killings in the country only last November.
On November 11, Manila RTC Judge Ma Theresa Abadilla was shot dead inside her courtroom by her clerk.
A week later in Palawan, lawyer Eric Jay Magcamit was shot in broad daylight en route to his hearing in Quezon, Palawan.
In the following week, on November 23, another lawyer was shot dead this time in Cebu City.
Atty. Joey Luis Wee was gunned down by 2 unidentified men on his way to his office in Kasambagan, Cebu City.
Meanwhile, aside from those killed, another case that is currently getting media attention is the disappearance of UP Law Professor and DOT Liason Chief Atty. Ryan Oliva.
Oliva has been missing since November 21 after leaving their house in Quezon City for Nasugbu, Batangas.
His fraternity Alpha Phi Beta has already offered a 100,000 pesos reward to those who can give information on the whereabouts of Oliva.
Meanwhile, several netizens also shared Bituins’s observation about the recent killings in the country is causing them to be afraid for their safety.
“Now tell me the Philippines is still a safe place for us.” @kylegamboaa
Now tell me Philippines is still a safe place for us.
— 카일 (@kylegamboaa) December 3, 2020
“Bakit ganun kalakas loob ng killer? Sa loob ng town hall pa talaga!”, @GudoyRmarq
Bakit ganun kalakas loob ng killer? Sa loob ng town hall pa talaga!
— Rmarq (@GudoyRmarq) December 3, 2020
“Thought we are safe,” @ebercs721
Thought we are safe
— ebercs (@ebercs721) December 3, 2020
“Mas makapangyarihan na ang mga druglord at kriminal sa pinas. Kesa sa kinauukulan. Pera pera na lang ang labanan. Makaka survive ka sa covid.pero Baka hind ka maka survive sa mga lumalalang krimin,” @artdeth1
Mas makapangyarihan na ang mga druglord at kriminal sa pinas. Kesa sa kinauukulan.
Pera pera na lang ang labanan. Makaka survive ka sa covid.pero Baka hind ka maka survive sa mga lumalalang krimin— Deth (@artdeth1) December 3, 2020
“So much killings. Where is Cayetano now that said PH is more safer….I think the opposite: killers are free and safe to roam around,” @AMJJ11011011
So much killings. Where is Cayetano now that said PH is more safer….I think the opposite: killers are free and safe to roam around
— JJ (@AMJJ11011011) December 3, 2020
“The death of Mayor Cesar Perez of Los Baños proves that the Philippines is not safe. Imagine, he was gunned down inside of his Municipal Hall.,” @miklosrn
The death of Mayor Cesar Perez of Los Baños proves that Philippines is not safe. Imagine, he was gunned down inside of his Municipal Hall. 🤦♂️
— Fred Sumael #DapatSiLeni (@miklosrn) December 3, 2020
“Sa loob pa ng municipal hall pinatay ang mayor ng Los Baños! It’s alarming that people like gov’t officials, lawyers and judges — who uphold current laws and perform the ‘most legal’ of all activities — can get killed like this. End the culture of impunity!” @iamRaoulManuel
Sa loob pa ng municipal hall pinatay ang mayor ng Los Baños!
It's alarming that people like gov't officials, lawyers and judges — who uphold current laws and perform the 'most legal' of all activities — can get killed like this.
End the culture of impunity!
— Raoul Manuel #Kabataan (@iamRaoulManuel) December 3, 2020
“It was inside the municipal hall like wth. And people in Los Baños love Mayor Perez. This is heartbreaking, and alarming at the same time. Di pa rin pala tapos ang EJKs,” @mambinnieseyo
https://twitter.com/mambinnieseyo/status/1334511623059501056
