Bangon Pilipinas senatorial candidate Bro. Eddie Villanueva visited Gingoog, Misamis Oriental Mayor Ruthie De Lara Guingona who survived a recent ambush reportedly by members of the New People's Army that left two of the mayor's aides dead and two others injured.
Villanueva, who is campaigning in Mindanao, also prayed for the quick recovery of the 78-year old Guingona, who suffered bullet wounds in her hands and feet. Guingona is the wife of former vice president Teofisto Guingona and mother of Sen. Teofisto "TG" Guingona III. Her doctors had already pronounced her out of danger.
"This attack is a brutal and heartless assault on a elderly and innocent woman who is already winding up her years in public service. Those who were responsible for the attack must be brought before courts to pay for their deed," Bro. Eddie said.
He added that he and the Bangon Pilipinas community will continue to pray for the safety of Guingona, a member of President Aquino's Liberal Party (LP).
According to reports, Guingona had just attended the fiesta of the in a remote area of Alatagan village with her six-member convoy when they were "ambushed" by the rebels. The rebels fled after a 10-minute fire fight with police.
Mayor Guingona is not running for any office in the coming May elections. Her daughter Marie is running for Gingoog Mayor.
The NPA admitted they staged the attack and apologized to Guingona and her family.
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