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#DefendNegrosIsland Database

Defend Negros Island: Online Database of Human Rights Violations

The following is a consolidated data sheet of all extrajudicial killings that have occured on Negros Island since 2017 during the Duterte administration.

This is part of an open data initiative of Paghimutad and Human Rights Advocates Negros to spread awareness about the human rights situation in Negros Island.

Data has been sourced from fact finding missions of Karapatan Negros Island and Human Rights Advocates Negros Island.

Last updated: 05/01/2026

Overall Summary of Killings

190

Total Killed

158

Civlians

32

Hors De Combat

SUMMARY OF KILLED PER YEAR

YEARTOTAL VICTIMSCIVILIANSHORS DE COMBAT
20172020
20182929
20193838
20201010
20211394
20221798
202336297
20241394
20251459

Statistics of Killed By Sector

Numbers only include victims whose cases have been publicly disclosed.
Other cases deemed too sensitive have not been included in the statistic.

44

Farmers, sugar workers, peasant leaders

22

Hors de combat

16

Unspecified civilians or family members

6

Local government officials

3

Drivers, security workers

3

Human rights, community activists

2

Lawyers

2

Media or film workers

2

Student, child, minor

Statistics of Killed By City/Municipality

Victim Profiles

Press drop-down icon to see full list of victims by year.
Victim profiles only include those have been publicly disclosed.
Other cases deemed too sensitive have not been included in the profiles below.

2017
HIGHLIGHTED CASEDATEPLACEAFFILIATIONNOTES
Ceballos, AlexanderJan. 20, 2017Murcia, Negros OccidentalNational Federation of Sugar Workers (NFSW)Farmer with militant group shot dead in Negros Occidental
Badayos, EllsaNov. 28, 2017Bayawan, Negros OrientalKARAPATAN Negros Oriental CoordinatorKarapatan coordinator, farmer killed; another injured in Negros Oriental shooting incident
Gemola, FloraDec. 21, 2017Sagay, Negros OccidentalNational Federation of Sugar Workers (NFSW)Sugar workers’ leader stabbed dead in Negros

2018
HIGHLIGHTED CASEDATEPLACEAFFILIATIONNOTES
Barellano, JululsJun. 27, 2018San Carlos, Negros OccidentalFormer Media Brigada News FM San CarlosEx-radioman shot dead in Negros Occidental
Sumicad, Marchstel
Laurencio, Rene
Mendoza, Morena
Dumaguit, Marcelina
Arsenal, Angelife
Villegas, Eglicerio
Baron, Paterno
Bantigue, Rannel
Oghayon, Joemarie
Oct. 20, 2018Hacienda Nene, Sagay, Negros OccidentalNational Federation of Sugar Workers (NFSW)

“Sagay 9”
HRW: Sagay massacre shows rights abuses in PH go beyond ‘drug war’
Ramos Jr., BenjaminNov. 6, 2018Kabankalan, Negros OccidentalNational Union of People’s LawyersKilling of human rights lawyer Benjamin Ramos
Amor, AvelexNov. 20, 2018Canlaon, Negros OrientalHealth Doctor Director of Canlaon District HospitalNegros Oriental hospital chief shot dead
Isugan, Jesus
Fat, Demetrio
Revilla, Jaime
Cubul, Jun
Fat, Reneboy
Languita, Constancio
Dec. 27, 2018Guihulngan, Negros OrientalKAUGMA-ON
(Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas)

“Guihulngan
Massacre”
Deployment of soldiers, police in the hinterlands of Negros Occidental hit as killing spree continues

2019
HIGHLIGHTED CASEDATEPLACEAFFILIATIONNOTES
Avelino, Edgardo
Avelino, Ismael
Recomono, Rogelio
Pañares, Melchor
Palmares, Genes
Pañares, Mario
Recomono, Ricky
Rosales, Gonzalo
Rapada, Enojo Anoj
Lariosa, Franklin
Arcabal, Valentin
Palagtiw , Sonny
Arapoc, Steve
Martin, Manolo
March 30, 2019Canla-on, Negros
Occidental
Sta. Catalina,
Negros Oriental
Manjuyod,
Negros Oriental
Kilusang
Magbubukid ng
Pilipinas (KMP)
“Negros 14”
14 killed in police operations in Negros Oriental
Patigas, Bernardino “Toto”April 22, 2019Escalante, Negros OccidentalCity Councilor7 partylist lawmakers slam slay of Escalante councilor, call for end to killings
Trinidad, AnthonyJuly 23, 2019Guihulngan, Negros OrientalLawyerFamily of slain Negros Oriental lawyer appeals for justice: ‘Stop the killings’
Astorias, Rakilin
Eleuterio, Reden
Bayawa, Aldane
Bayawa, Arthur
Alipan, Romeo
Ocampo, Marlon
Ocampo, Marjon
July 25, 2019Siaton, Negros Oriental
Ayungon, Negros Oreintal
Guihulngan, Negros Oriental
Guihulngan, Negros Oriental
Guihulngan, Negros Oriental
Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental
“Oriental
Massacre”





1-yr old son
4 shot dead in 3 separate incidents in Negros Oriental

15 people, including 1-yr-old baby, dead in separate killings in Negros Oriental
Enardecido, Edsel
Enardecido, Leo
Jalandoni, Ramon “Bobby”
Posadas , Ernesto
July 27, 2019Ayungon, Negros Oriental
Ayungon, Negros Oriental
Canla-on, Negros Oriental
Canla-on, Negros Oriental
Former
Mayor
Cousin
City
Councilor
Brgy Captain
Death toll from Negros Oriental shootings rises as ex-mayor, 3 others killed

2020
HIGHLIGHTED CASEDATEPLACEAFFILIATIONNOTES
Catalogo, JerryJune 23, 2020Escalante, Negros OccidentalNational Federation of Sugar Workers (NFSW)Family of slain Negros Oriental lawyer continues to live in fear one year after his killing
Remasog, RekenAugust 14, 2020Guihulngan, Negros OrientalFarmerAFP Fake Encounter Kills Civilian, Harasses Others
Alvarez, ZaraAugust 17, 2020Bacolod, Negros OccidentalNIHIP – Negros Island
Health Integrated
Program, Karapatan
Human rights activist shot dead in Bacolod City
Sancelan, Mary Rose
Sancelan, Edwin
December 15, 2020Guihulngan, Negros OrientalDoctorsDoctor, husband shot dead in Negros Oriental —police

2021
HIGHLIGHTED CASEDATEPLACEAFFILIATIONNOTES
Pason, JesusApril 15, 2021Silay, Negros OccidentalKadamay NegrosMan, 33, shot dead in Silay City
Badayos , Marilyn
Bucabal, Rufino
Carbajosa, Rodlfo
Desabille, Ronilo
Sept. 30, 2021Hacienda Lauron,
Brgy. San Pablo,
Manapla, Negros Occidental
Hors De CombatManapla encounter: NPA leader, 3 others killed

2022
HIGHLIGHTED CASEDATEPLACEAFFILIATIONNOTES
Dela Cruz, Nikka
Ladera, Roel
Rodriguez, Aldren
Deguit, Roel
July 6, 2022Barangay
Santol,
Binalbagan, Negros Occidental
Hors De CombatGroup condemns killing of Cebuana activist turned ‘red fighter’, 3 others in NegOcc
Jacolbe, Cristina
Jacolbe, Everly Kee
Montero, Roldan
July 26, 2022Canlaon, Negros OrientalDay Care Teacher
Student
Gaffer
HR advocates to sue army for death of 3 alleged CTG members
Nanta, RomeoOct 10, 2022Sityo Medel,
Brgy.
Carabalan, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental
Hors De Combat
New People’s Army
NPA hors de combat Juanito Magbanua killed
Acosta, Ericson
Jimenez, Joseph
Nov. 30, 2022Sityo Makilo,
Brgy Camansi,
Kabankalan, Negros Occidental
Hors De Combat
National Democratic Front Consultant
Poet, musician, peace consultant Ericson Acosta and farmer companion slain in Negros

2023
HIGHLIGHTED CASEDATEPLACEAFFILIATIONNOTES
Degamo, Ruel
Bot-ay , Jessie
Ramirez , Jose Marie
Cimatra, Jerome
Villanueva, Jomar
Futalan, Crispin
Quinikito, Florenda
Netada, Joseph
Torres, Miko
March 4, 2023Pamplona, Negros OrientalGovernor


Brgy. Council
Driver (Job Order)
Driver (Job Order)
Driver/Security
Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo, others hurt in shooting —police
Tingal, Crispin Jr.May 3, 2023Kabankalan
City, Negros Occidental
Damutan Agro Forestry Farmers Association (DAFFA)Farmer killed, 2 soldiers wounded in Negros Occidental clash
Obidas, Ruben
Ramirez , Juliven
Meren, Evelyn
Bayno, Alvin
Babor, Antonio
Babor, Jurielen
May 21, 2023Barangay
Quinten
Remo,
Moises
Padilla, Negros Occidental
Farmers/ Farm WorkersMilitary identifies 9 slain NPA rebels in Negros
Fausto, Rolly
Fausto, Imelda
Fausto, Ben
Fausto, Ravin
June 14, 2023Barangay
Buenavista,
Himamaylan
City, Negros Occidental
“Fausto Family
Massacre”
NPA: Military massacred civilian family in retaliation for camp raid

2024
HIGHLIGHTED CASEDATEPLACEAFFILIATIONNOTES
Baloy, Dionesio
Torres, Bernard
Jan. 17, 2024La Castellana, Negros OccidentalHors De Combat3 rebels killed in Negros clashes turned over to kin
Caramihan, JoseFeb. 21, 2024Escalante, Negros OccidentalFarmerDaughter of farmer killed in Negros Occidental clashes says her father was not a rebel
Fundador, ReggieJuly 30, 2024Camindangan,
Sipalay City, Negros Occidental
Hors De CombatPEKE NGA ENGKWENTRO, PANGHINABON SA PAGPATAY SA MGA HORS DE COMBAT, GINAPAKAMALAUT SANG ASJC-NPA!
Lumagsao, AlvinAug. 1, 2024Camindangan,
Sipalay City, Negros Occidental
Hors De Combat

2025
HIGHLIGHTED CASEDATEPLACEAFFILIATIONNOTES
Amacan, Charity
Suplelanas, Dee
Mijares, Johnrey
Macquilat, Mary Jane
Cellon, Reniel
Ka Pitong
Mijares, Glenda
Apr. 27, 2025Brgy. Tapi, Kabankalan City, Negros OccidentalHors De CombatBodies of UP alumna, five others killed in battle claimed, injured civilian recovering
Jimenez, WarlitaDec. 24, 2025Kabankalan City, Negros OccidentalPaghiliusa sang mga Magagmay nga Mangunguma kag Mamumugon sa Brgy. Camansi (PAMMACA)Woman peasant leader shot dead inside home in Negros Occidental

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