Gold Dagal
| Gold Dagal | |
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| Born | 1986 or 1987 |
| Died | March 16, 2025 (aged 38) Angeles City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Years active | 2017–2025 |
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Goldenier Cruz Dagal was a Filipino stand-up comedian who was the organizer of the Comedy Roast Battles. He was killed by unidentified gunmen in 2025 allegedly due to his standup comedy routines mocking that of the Iglesia ni Cristo, a religious sect in the Philippines.
Background and career
Goldenier Dagal was born to Ronnie Dagal and Jocelyn Cruz.[1][2] A solo musician who looked for gigs around in 2017 through internet forums in 2017, Dagal transitioned to being a comedian. Aside from being a stand-up comic, Dagal has also participated in roast battles establishing Comedy Roast Battles in 2018.[3]
Subject matter
According to Cruz, Dagal's subject matter as a comedian involved topics that are "generally considered serious, taboo, or distressing" and cautioned his son that his dark humor might "alienate or offend others".[4] A common topic of his comedy skits was religion especially the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC), an influential Christian church. He also did social commentaries on human rights and abuse of authority.[2][5][6] He also incorporated dirty jokes in his performance.[5]
Death
| Date | March 15, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Location | Mayari Beer House, Angeles City, Philippines |
| Motive | Under investigation |
| Target | Gold Dagal |
| Perpetrator | 3 unidentified men |
On March 15, 2025 past 9:00 pm (UTC+8), Dagal was at the Mayari Beer House in Angeles City, Pampanga when he was approached by three men wearing white and red shirts, ball caps and face masks. One of them fired a gunshot on Dagal. He was brought to a nearby hospital by bystanders.[7] He died nine hours later at the Angeles University Foundation Medical Center on the following day from ten cardiac arrests from attempts to resuscitate him.[8][9]
A special task force was formed by the Philippine National Police for the case.[10] Cartridge cases from a caliber .45 firearm was recovered by the police.[11]
His mother alleged that a hired gunmen was commissioned to kill Gold Dagal by people who "claim to be closest to God" who was offended by his jokes during a private performance.[2] It was speculated that the INC was involved in Dagal's death, as he had been receiving death threats for his alleged digs on the INC.[2][12]
See also
- Offending religious feelings, blasphemy law-related offense in the Philippines
External links
References
- ^ Malasig, Jeline (March 20, 2025). "'Who ordered the killing?': Gold Dagal's father calls out killing of comedian". Interaksyon. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Purnell, Kristofer (March 18, 2025). "Gold Dagal's mom calls out 'cowards,' 'unthinkers' for comedian's death". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
- ^ "Walang pikunan: The ins and outs of roast battles, according to a stand-up comic". Rappler (in English and Filipino). December 6, 2023. Archived from the original on December 6, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
- ^ "Mother of slain Filipino comedian Goldenier Dagal slams killers as 'cowards'". South China Morning Post. March 19, 2025. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
- ^ a b Baylon, Khryzztine Joy (March 19, 2025). "Stand-up comedian Gold Dagal killed in Pampanga shooting". PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
- ^ Malasig, Jeline (March 18, 2025). "'Real legend': Tributes, calls for justice pour in for stand-up comedian Gold Dagal after his death". Interaksyon.
- ^ Tupas, Emmanuel (March 19, 2025). "Comedian shot dead in Pampanga". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
- ^ Salonga, Kaxandra (March 19, 2025). "Slain comedian Gold Dagal received threats over dark humor, says mom". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
- ^ Rita, Joviland (March 18, 2025). "Standup comic Gold Dagal killed in Pampanga shooting". GMA News. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
- ^ "Special Investigation Task Group na tututok sa paglutas sa kaso ng pinatay na standup comedian na si Gold Dagal, binuo ng PNP" [Special Investigation Task Group to focus on the case of slain standup comedian Gold Dagal, formed by the PNP]. RMN Networks (in Filipino). March 25, 2025. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ Sigales, Jason (March 25, 2025). "PNP: 3 possibly involved in stand-up comedian slay in Pampanga". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ Salonga, Kaxandra (March 19, 2025). "Slain comedian Gold Dagal received threats over dark humor, says mom". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 25, 2025.