A couple was robbed and shot dead in front of their young children in Villasis town, Pangasinan on Thursday morning.
Police said spouses Jose Loquiao, 52 and Herminia Loquiao, 48, of Barangay Mabanogbog, Urdaneta City, where shot dead while on board a tricycle together with their children, a 5-year-old and a 3-month-old baby.
The Loquiao family went to Villasis town to pick up P9,950 from relative Daniel Ogang, chairman of Barangay Lapaz. The money was sent by JOse's mother, Miguela Locquiao from abroad.
While on taking the barangay road, on their way back to their home, two gunmen on board a motorcycle intercepted them.
As Jose got off the tricycle, he was shot dead by one of the gunmen. The gunman approached Herminia and also shot her dead.
The assailants escaped with the victims' money.
Source: Philippines Star
