On July 26, 2022, unidentified men were allegedly seen roving around the residence of Ronald Deocadiz. He is human rights defender, land rights advocate and organizer, in Barangay Caduhaan, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. He is also a paralegal volunteer who helps farm workers in Barangay Purisima, Manapla, push their land claims against Victorias Milling Company - Manapla Distillery (VMC), which led to multiple harassment incidents. Days before the incident, he received information about potential aggression against him.