Philippines mayor shot dead during flag-raising event

Antonio Halili attracted controversy when he ordered drug suspects to be paraded in public but was also alleged to have drug ties himself.

Tanauan city Mayor Antonio Halili was shot dead during a flag-raising ceremony (Bullit Marquez/AP)

By Associated Press Reporters

A provincial city mayor known for parading drug suspects in public but also alleged to have drug ties himself has been shot dead during a flag-raising ceremony in the Philippines in front of horrified employees.