H1N1 doctor shot dead
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Two unidentified gunmen shot dead last night the head of the Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit of Department of Health (DOH) Region XI, who was tasked to address and monitor A(H1N1) flu cases here.
The victim, identified as Dr. Rogelio Peñera, in his early 40s, was reportedly killed when he arrived home at around 6:30 p.m. last night in Countryville Subdivision, Cabantian Road, this city.
DOH Region XI assistant regional director Dr. Salvador Estrera said Peñera was rushed to the Davao Medical Center but was declared dead on arrival.
Peñera’s teenage daughter also reportedly suffered minor injury when she sustained a gunshot wound in the hand.
Davao City Police Office said the two suspects were waiting for the victim at his house and fired at him when he got out of his car. Elements of the Buhangin Police Station immediately launched a massive manhunt for the killers.
Peñera was the one giving media updates on the flu. He had also been going around the barangays to give lectures on the viral infection. “I really do not know why he was killed. He was such a good man,” Estrera said.
He described Peñera as a good and efficient worker, adding that the victim’s death would be a big loss to the DOH Region XI office. – Edith Regalado
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