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
| YEAR | TOTAL VICTIMS | CIVILIANS | HORS DE COMBAT |
| 2017 | 20 | 20 | |
| 2018 | 29 | 29 | |
| 2019 | 38 | 38 | |
| 2020 | 10 | 10 | |
| 2021 | 13 | 9 | 4 |
| 2022 | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| 2023 | 36 | 29 | 7 |
| 2024 | 13 | 9 | 4 |
| 2025 | 14 | 5 | 9 |
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
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Victim profiles only include those have been publicly disclosed.
Other cases deemed too sensitive have not been included in the profiles below.
2017
| HIGHLIGHTED CASE | DATE | PLACE | AFFILIATION | NOTES |
| Ceballos, Alexander | Jan. 20, 2017 | Murcia, Negros Occidental | National Federation of Sugar Workers (NFSW) | Farmer with militant group shot dead in Negros Occidental |
| Badayos, Ellsa | Nov. 28, 2017 | Bayawan, Negros Oriental | KARAPATAN Negros Oriental Coordinator | Karapatan coordinator, farmer killed; another injured in Negros Oriental shooting incident |
| Gemola, Flora | Dec. 21, 2017 | Sagay, Negros Occidental | National Federation of Sugar Workers (NFSW) | Sugar workers’ leader stabbed dead in Negros |
2018
| HIGHLIGHTED CASE | DATE | PLACE | AFFILIATION | NOTES |
| Barellano, Jululs | Jun. 27, 2018 | San Carlos, Negros Occidental | Former Media Brigada News FM San Carlos | Ex-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, 2018 | Hacienda Nene, Sagay, Negros Occidental | National Federation of Sugar Workers (NFSW) “Sagay 9” | HRW: Sagay massacre shows rights abuses in PH go beyond ‘drug war’ |
| Ramos Jr., Benjamin | Nov. 6, 2018 | Kabankalan, Negros Occidental | National Union of People’s Lawyers | Killing of human rights lawyer Benjamin Ramos |
| Amor, Avelex | Nov. 20, 2018 | Canlaon, Negros Oriental | Health Doctor Director of Canlaon District Hospital | Negros Oriental hospital chief shot dead |
| Isugan, Jesus Fat, Demetrio Revilla, Jaime Cubul, Jun Fat, Reneboy Languita, Constancio | Dec. 27, 2018 | Guihulngan, Negros Oriental | KAUGMA-ON (Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas) “Guihulngan Massacre” | Deployment of soldiers, police in the hinterlands of Negros Occidental hit as killing spree continues |
2019
| HIGHLIGHTED CASE | DATE | PLACE | AFFILIATION | NOTES |
| 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, 2019 | Canla-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, 2019 | Escalante, Negros Occidental | City Councilor | 7 partylist lawmakers slam slay of Escalante councilor, call for end to killings |
| Trinidad, Anthony | July 23, 2019 | Guihulngan, Negros Oriental | Lawyer | Family 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, 2019 | Siaton, 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, 2019 | Ayungon, 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 CASE | DATE | PLACE | AFFILIATION | NOTES |
| Catalogo, Jerry | June 23, 2020 | Escalante, Negros Occidental | National Federation of Sugar Workers (NFSW) | Family of slain Negros Oriental lawyer continues to live in fear one year after his killing |
| Remasog, Reken | August 14, 2020 | Guihulngan, Negros Oriental | Farmer | AFP Fake Encounter Kills Civilian, Harasses Others |
| Alvarez, Zara | August 17, 2020 | Bacolod, Negros Occidental | NIHIP – Negros Island Health Integrated Program, Karapatan | Human rights activist shot dead in Bacolod City |
| Sancelan, Mary Rose Sancelan, Edwin | December 15, 2020 | Guihulngan, Negros Oriental | Doctors | Doctor, husband shot dead in Negros Oriental —police |
2021
| HIGHLIGHTED CASE | DATE | PLACE | AFFILIATION | NOTES |
| Pason, Jesus | April 15, 2021 | Silay, Negros Occidental | Kadamay Negros | Man, 33, shot dead in Silay City |
| Badayos , Marilyn Bucabal, Rufino Carbajosa, Rodlfo Desabille, Ronilo | Sept. 30, 2021 | Hacienda Lauron, Brgy. San Pablo, Manapla, Negros Occidental | Hors De Combat | Manapla encounter: NPA leader, 3 others killed |
2022
| HIGHLIGHTED CASE | DATE | PLACE | AFFILIATION | NOTES |
| Dela Cruz, Nikka Ladera, Roel Rodriguez, Aldren Deguit, Roel | July 6, 2022 | Barangay Santol, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental | Hors De Combat | Group condemns killing of Cebuana activist turned ‘red fighter’, 3 others in NegOcc |
| Jacolbe, Cristina Jacolbe, Everly Kee Montero, Roldan | July 26, 2022 | Canlaon, Negros Oriental | Day Care Teacher Student Gaffer | HR advocates to sue army for death of 3 alleged CTG members |
| Nanta, Romeo | Oct 10, 2022 | Sityo 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, 2022 | Sityo 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 CASE | DATE | PLACE | AFFILIATION | NOTES |
| Degamo, Ruel Bot-ay , Jessie Ramirez , Jose Marie Cimatra, Jerome Villanueva, Jomar Futalan, Crispin Quinikito, Florenda Netada, Joseph Torres, Miko | March 4, 2023 | Pamplona, Negros Oriental | Governor 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, 2023 | Kabankalan 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, 2023 | Barangay Quinten Remo, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental | Farmers/ Farm Workers | Military identifies 9 slain NPA rebels in Negros |
| Fausto, Rolly Fausto, Imelda Fausto, Ben Fausto, Ravin | June 14, 2023 | Barangay Buenavista, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental | “Fausto Family Massacre” | NPA: Military massacred civilian family in retaliation for camp raid |
2024
| HIGHLIGHTED CASE | DATE | PLACE | AFFILIATION | NOTES |
| Baloy, Dionesio Torres, Bernard | Jan. 17, 2024 | La Castellana, Negros Occidental | Hors De Combat | 3 rebels killed in Negros clashes turned over to kin |
| Caramihan, Jose | Feb. 21, 2024 | Escalante, Negros Occidental | Farmer | Daughter of farmer killed in Negros Occidental clashes says her father was not a rebel |
| Fundador, Reggie | July 30, 2024 | Camindangan, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental | Hors De Combat | PEKE NGA ENGKWENTRO, PANGHINABON SA PAGPATAY SA MGA HORS DE COMBAT, GINAPAKAMALAUT SANG ASJC-NPA! |
| Lumagsao, Alvin | Aug. 1, 2024 | Camindangan, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental | Hors De Combat |
2025
| HIGHLIGHTED CASE | DATE | PLACE | AFFILIATION | NOTES |
| Amacan, Charity Suplelanas, Dee Mijares, Johnrey Macquilat, Mary Jane Cellon, Reniel Ka Pitong Mijares, Glenda | Apr. 27, 2025 | Brgy. Tapi, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental | Hors De Combat | Bodies of UP alumna, five others killed in battle claimed, injured civilian recovering |
| Jimenez, Warlita | Dec. 24, 2025 | Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental | Paghiliusa 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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