Zamboanga del Sur councilor hurt after armed man stages ambush

Zamboanga del Sur Councilor Teomila Nobleza was slightly injured after an unidentified armed man staged an ambush and fired at her vehicle on Thursday.

Nobleza was hit on the face and body, according to a report by Jam Sisante-Cayco on GMA News TV's Balitanghali on Sunday.

She said she was driving her pickup truck when her vehicle was fired upon in Barangay Lower Salug Daku.

Nobleza immediately bent low to avoid the gunman.

She said she thought of running over the gunman but there were motorcycles around so she did not do it.

Nobleza believes the attempt on her life was politically motivated.

She planned to file her certificate of candidacy on Monday for the May 2019 elections.

Investigation showed the gunman immediately fled after the slay attempt.

Police are investigating to determine the suspect's identity and motive.

Philippine National Police chief Director General Oscar Albayalde ordered station commanders to meet with candidates for the May 2019 polls to map out security measures for the coming elections. —KG, GMA News