LOOK: La Union towns put up banners seeking justice for slain officials

CRY FOR JUSTICE. The Balaoan Municipal Hall displays posters seeking justice for slain officials. All photos by Mau Victa/Rappler

LA UNION, Philippines – Black banners and tarpaulins are displayed along the highway and other areas in the towns of Balaoan and Sudipen in La Union province, calling for justice for their slain local elected officials.

On November 14, Balaoan Vice Mayor Al-fred Concepcion was killed with his aide in an ambush. His daughter Mayor Aleli Concepcion was also wounded.  

Mayor Alexander Buquing of Supiden was killed in an ambush on October 1, along with his driver and police guard. His wife Vice Mayor Joy Buquing was wounded in the attack.

Former congressman Eufranio Eriguel and his two bodyguards were killed on May 12. 

The provincial office of the Commission on Elections is in favor of placing La Union in the election hotspots list, and under the control of the Comelec. This would ensure the presence of security forces during the election period. 

MOURNING. The Balaoan welcome arch is fitted with black cloth to mourn the killing of Vice Mayor Al-Fred Concepcion

SUPIDEN. A poster with the image of the late mayor Alexander Buquing flanked by his driver and bodyguard, all killed in an ambush in October 1, stands near the welcome arch of Supiden town

REMINDER. Another poster just outside the Balaoan Municipal Hall with the image of the late Vice Mayor Al-fred Concepcion

JUSTICE. Along the stretch of highway in Balaoan and Sudipen, La Union are black banners and tarpaulin calling for justice for slain local officials

– Mauricio Victa/Rappler.com