In a shocking incident, Jose Osorio, a vice mayoral candidate in Tantangan, South Cotabato, was brutally murdered on Monday, November 18, 2024. The 58-year-old former barangay chief was found dead inside his family’s roadside eatery in Barangay Bukay Pait, where he was discovered by relatives following the sound of gunfire around 5:50 a.m. The police, led by Maj. Erika Vallejo of the Tantangan municipal police station, are actively investigating the case, working to identify the perpetrators and understand the motive behind this heinous act. Six spent shells were found at the scene, indicating the use of firearms in the attack. Osorio, who was running for vice mayor under the ticket of former Tantangan mayor Benjamin Figueroa, was known for his three consecutive terms as barangay chief and was well-respected in his community. His relatives have stated that he had no known enemies, adding to the mystery surrounding his untimely death.
