Magsasaka party list accuses Philippine police of assassination attempt on election nominee
inquirer.net — February 3, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
The Magsasaka party list group accused the Philippine National Police of attempting to assassinate Lejun dela Cruz, their nominee for the May elections. They expressed concerns for his safety while in police custody. The PNP denied the assassination claims, stating they were serving an arrest warrant for a 1992 murder case. They said Dela Cruz opened fire and injured a police officer during the incident. Dela Cruz reportedly felt threatened by armed men while driving home. He attempted to escape, leading to a chase that ended when he encountered police officers who identified themselves.