OZAMIZ CITY - Friends and family brought flowers and lit candles on the tomb of the late Mayor Reynaldo "Aldong" Parojinog and his kin who were killed in a series of police operations in July in Ozamiz City.

The late Mayor Parojinog, his wife Susan, his brother Octavio, and sister Mona were laid to rest in their mausoleum at the Mt. Malindang Memorial Garden.

The first to visit on All Saints' Day is Aldong’s sister Aida Vasquez.

She said they used to celebrate their mother’s birthday every November 1 but now, it’s different.

“The pain is still here, still so fresh,” she said.

Supporters of the family also dropped by to light candles and offered prayers for the family.

Former city councilor Roger Regalado brought flowers and lit candles for the late mayor.

“We really could not forget what happened. We want to remember the mayor’s contribution in Ozamiz,” he said.

Mayor Parojinog and his kin were among 16 people killed last July 30, when their family's security personnel allegedly fought policemen who were supposed to serve search warrants.

The same operation led to the arrest of Ozamiz Vice Mayor Nova Princess Parojinog and her brother Reynaldo Jr. following the alleged discovery of half a kilo of shabu in their home.

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Police and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) have launched separate probes into the bloody operation against Ozamiz's top political clan amid the Duterte administration's war on drugs.