The family of a slain barangay captain has filed a complaint for grave threats against Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur Mayor Jose Nelson “Tata” Sala.
Documents provided to Brigada Davao show that the complaint was filed before the Office of the City Prosecutor in Digos City. The case stems from videos allegedly posted by Sala on his personal Facebook account on Nov. 16, 2025.
In the videos cited in the complaint, Sala was heard making statements that the family claimed were directed at Barangay Tres de Mayo Captain Oscar “Dodong” Bucol. Portions of the statements quoted in the affidavit included remarks such as, “Ako naman imong gihagit. Asa diay imong gusto, dong, mag-abot ta… Dili nako pabugnawon, maayo nang init-init pa.”
Another statement attributed to Sala and included in the affidavit read, “…makuha nimo ang bahin nimo sa akoa.”
The family said these statements prompted them to seek legal action, alleging they constituted grave threats.
Captain Bucol had become a frequent subject of online discussion due to his live-streamed videos on Facebook, where he made accusations of alleged incompetence and corruption in Davao del Sur. The live streams drew significant attention on social media.
On Nov. 25, 2025, Bucol was shot and killed while live-streaming on Facebook. His death drew strong reactions from his family, barangay residents, followers and members of the public.
The complaint against Sala focuses on the statements made in the videos cited in the affidavit. Authorities have not released further details on the status of the case.
As of reporting time, the Office of the City Prosecutor in Digos City has yet to issue a public statement regarding the complaint.
