A businesswoman was shot dead inside her house in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay evening on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

According to the Zamboanga Sibugay Police Provincial Office, the 45-year-old victim had just arrived home with her two minor children after picking them up from school.

After disembarking from their vehicle, the victim entered the house first.

However, the suspect, who allegedly followed them, suddenly went inside and shot her.

The suspect then fled on board a motorcycle that was waiting outside the house.

The victim died on the spot from a gunshot wound in the face.

“Hindi din napansin ng mga anak ng victim na may baril palang dala-dala yung tao na sumunod sa kanila. Nandoon naman si Ma’am sa loob ng bahay. Nang makita nila na andoon sa loob yung victim natin, saka nila binaril yung victim,” Zamboanga Sibugay Police Provincial Office Spokesperson, Lt. Gina Magnaye, said.

Police said the victim’s children thought the suspect was an employee of their mother.

Authorities added that the victim had not received any prior threats.

“Akala nila ordinary lang na empleyado, yung ganon ba, hindi sila security-conscious kasi wala naman talagang natanggap na threat si Ma’am,” Magnaye added.

Police are still investigating the incident to identify the assailants and determine the motive.