Pangasinan councilor survives gun attack

MANILA, Philippines — A councilor of Sto. Tomas town in Pangasinan suffered mere abrasions when he managed to dodge the bullets in a gun attack yesterday.

Ely Ramos had just arrived at his house in Barangay Poblacion East at around 9 a.m. when unidentified motorcycle-riding men opened fire. 

Senior Superintendent Wilson Joseph Lopez said Ramos was taken to the Sto. Tomas Municipal Health Unit for treatment. 

Two bullet shells for a gun of an unknown caliber were recovered at the scene.

A manhunt for the suspects is ongoing.