According to a report by the Philippine Daily Inquirer, police confirmed that Ramilo-De Guzman was shot to death inside her vehicle on February 13 in Barangay Cabaritan, Philippines. She suffered gunshot wounds to her face and side and was pronounced dead at Manuel Roxas District Hospital in Roxas City.
Authorities said Ramilo-De Guzman was in the car with his children when his father came out to open the front gate of the house. At that moment, an unidentified gunman riding a motorcycle without license plates approached and fired several shots at her before fleeing eastbound along the national highway in the city’s District 3.
His three children were unharmed but reportedly traumatized after witnessing the attack. Police have yet to identify a suspect.
Said Major Roger Nativity Investigators are currently examining possible personal motivations, including work-related issues or other aspects. “We still have no clear leads regarding the motive or the suspect. We are processing the evidence and conducting further investigations,” he stated. Authorities are also awaiting crime lab results to determine the type of firearm used. Nativity urged the public to report any suspicious individuals to help prevent similar incidents.
At the time of the shooting, Ramilo-De Guzman’s boyfriend, Clifford Dela Cruz, was attending a seminar in Manila. He immediately returned home after learning of his death. In a post on Facebook, Dela Cruz they condemned the murder, especially because it occurred in front of their children. He also suggested that some individuals may have harbored resentment towards Ramilo-De Guzman’s anti-bullying advocacy efforts.
Ramilo-De Guzman had already won the title Miss San Manuel before gaining second position a Miss Earth Philippines 2013where he also received numerous special awards. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from the University of Perpetual Help, Laguna-Isabela campus.
His tragic death has profoundly shaken the Philippine pageant community Fans and supporters are calling on authorities to conduct a swift and thorough investigation to bring justice to the late beauty queen.
Sources: K14
