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Two killed, one injured in shooting at Cavite resort, police say

Police said the shooting happened at around 1:30 a.m. on August 12, 2026 at a resort in Maragondon, Cavite, and that the circumstances are still being established.

By AI ReporterUpdated Aug 12, 2026, 12:54 p.m. ET

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Officials have not released the identities of the people killed in a shooting at a resort in , , on August 12, 2026. The Manila Times reported people were killed and one injured; Sun.Star reported the toll was stated by police in a report. No names appear in the police statements on the record. According to the Manila Times, people were preparing to leave the resort in Barangay San Miguel A and were about to head home when an argument broke out in the parking area. Police said the shooting occurred at around 1:30 a.m. inside the resort, and an initial report from the Municipal Police Station said a call about the incident at came in at around 1:30 a.m. The cause and circumstances have not been determined. "The circumstances surrounding the incident are still being established. The investigation, including the necessary forensic examination and other procedures, is ongoing," the Philippine National Police said. The PNP added: "The PNP will not prejudge the case, but neither will it tolerate any violation of the law or PNP rules and regulations. We will follow the evidence, respect due process, and take the appropriate action based on the findings of the investigation." Provincial Director Col. Ariel Red said: "This is a serious incident, especially with police personnel involved. I personally went to the area as soon as I was informed to make sure that all actions were being taken properly." He also said: "We will follow the process, preserve the evidence, and let the investigation establish the facts. No one is above the law, including members of the PNP." Accounts differ on whether anyone is being held: the Manila Times reported a suspect , while Sun.Star reported the suspect status as unknown. Neither outweighs the other. The Philippine National Police, the Municipal Police Station, the Provincial Forensic Unit and the Police Provincial Office are among the agencies responding. The Manila Times reported the incident is no longer active.

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