A man was killed whle taking communion inside a cathedral? 😱 In 1970, Ilocos Sur congressman Floro Crisologo was gunned down inside Vigan Cathedral while receiving communion—an act so brazen it shook the province to its core. But who ordered his assassination? Was it a political rival, a personal enemy, or someone with far-reaching influence?
In Part 1 of this deep dive, we unravel the rise of Floro Crisologo—from war hero to powerful lawmaker—and the violent political climate of Ilocos Sur that led to his shocking murder.