Mary Christine Balagtas - Miss La Bulakenya, a beauty pageant in the Philippines, was shot dead at her home in Bulacan, Philippines at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday (May 5). The incident occurred when the 23-year-old beauty opened the door to receive flowers and chocolate from the two men.
One of the two men fired a gun at Mary Christine Balagtas' head and then fled in a waiting motorbike, local police said. Mary Christine Balagtas was immediately taken to the hospital but died on the way to the emergency room due to severe injuries.
The police are currently investigating a man who was once romantically involved with Mary Christine Balagtas. Juncius Lizardo, a police officer in Plaridel, added details about the investigation: We suspect they used a gun for hire to carry out the attack. Police found the bullet case at the scene.
Mary Christine Balagtas - nickname Tin - is the beauty queen of the La Bulakenya contest held in 2009. She was studying at redford University Carmeli before passing away. The news of Balagtas' assassination at his private home caused great pain and expressed condolences.
