A 34-year-old teacher was shot dead in Balabagan, Lanao del Sur on Monday, August 4, 2025.

Based on investigation, the victim was walking toward the gate of Balabagan Trade School when an unidentified suspect shot the victim using a caliber .45 pistol.

The victim was hit at the back of his head.

Police are pursuing the suspect, as of this writing.

Authorities are still investigating the incident to identify the perpetrator and determine the motive.

The Bangsamoro Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE) has condemned the killing.

“This act of violence against an educator — someone who devoted his life to shaping the minds and futures of our youth — is both painful and unacceptable. Teachers are pillars of our communities, and their safety must be safeguarded at all times. Any harm against them is a threat to the values of education, peace, and public service,” MBHTE said.

The Schools Division Office of Lanao del Sur II also called for a thorough investigation and for those responsible for the killing to be held accountable to the full extent of the law.

“May justice be served without delay,” the Schools Division Office said.

“We join his family, colleagues, and students in mourning his loss. We honor his contribution as a teacher and as a public servant who worked tirelessly to fulfill his duties with integrity and compassion,” it added.