A 56-year-old senior technician of a Catholic radio station, Dennis Pido, was killed in a brutal ambush on July 14, 2026, while riding his motorcycle to work.

The incident occurred in Barangay Limbo, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte, where Pido was attacked by armed assailants who fired at him on the Cotabato-Davao Highway.Pido, known for his work at DXMS radio station—a pioneering peace-focused media outlet in Central Mindanao—died instantly from gunshot wounds.

Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro spokesperson Captain Steffie Salanguit confirmed that the attackers fled on a getaway motorcycle, and Pido was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Cotabato Sanitarium General Hospital.The case is under investigation by local authorities, who are working to identify the perpetrators.Pido’s death highlights the dangers faced by individuals in conflict-prone regions, even those engaged in peacebuilding efforts.

His contributions to the community, including free radio repairs for residents, underscore his role as a respected figure in Cotabato City and his hometown, Barangay Manuangan.