Marine biologist Kent Carpenter is shot dead in Sibulan during a home invasion; a public figure known for his research on marine ecosystems and biodiversity.
A 73-year-old American marine biologist, Kent Carpenter, has been shot dead in a Sibulan house during a home invasion. His Filipina companion was injured; attackers fled with a laptop, cash and a backpack. Investigators are probing the motive; the U.S. Embassy has been notified.