The community of Notre Dame of Salaman College (NDSC) in Lebak, Sultan Kudarat, is in deep mourning following the ambush and killing of Sir Henry Acha Racho and his nephew, Erick James Moyet. The tragic incident has left the entire college family, as well as the relatives and friends of the victims, devastated.
Fr. Charlie Dorado Celeste, DCC, the president of NDSC, described it as a sorrowful night for the college community. Sir Henry Racho, who was the dean of college, a sports coordinator, and a dedicated teacher, was highly respected within the institution.
According to Fr. Celeste’s social media post, Racho and his nephew were riding a motorcycle on their way home to Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat, when unidentified assailants opened fire on them in Barangay Marigaeg. Moyet, a student of NDSC, was killed instantly, while Racho succumbed to his injuries hours later in the hospital.
In a separate ambush on the same day, a couple was also killed in Barangay Sta. Clara, Kalamansig. The victims, identified as Nestor Rondon and his wife Marilou, a barangay health worker, were riding a motorcycle when they were attacked. Both incidents have sent shockwaves through the community.
The Kalamansig municipal police office is continuing its investigation into both cases, but no suspects have been identified as of now. Authorities are working to determine if the attacks are connected and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
These tragic events have not only brought grief but have also raised concerns about safety and security in the region. The NDSC community has called for justice and is offering prayers for the victims and their families during this difficult time.
The deaths of Racho, Moyet, and the Rondon couple underscore the urgent need to address violence in Sultan Kudarat, as their loved ones and communities grapple with profound loss.