A man was shot dead in the Philippines – for singing out of tune in a karaoke bar.

Police have arrested a security guard over the death of 29-year-old Romy Baligula in the Jullives KTV bar in San Mateo, Rizal on Tuesday.

Some people singing karaoke, unaware of the terrible danger they’re in

The guard, 43-year-old Robilito Ortega, worked at the bar. He reportedly behaved in a friendly manner towards Baligula and his friends, shaking their hands as they sat drinking at a table, and even dancing along when Baligula got on stage to sing.


But when he then criticised Baligula for being out of tune, an argument started. As the confrontation became more intense, Ortega settled the matter by pulling out his firearm and shooting Baligula in the chest.



According to police, Baligula died instantly.

Ortega was arrested some time later, after he had fled the scene.

The AFP news agency reports that this isn’t the first time karaoke has led to deaths in the Philippines. The Frank Sinatra classic My Way has reportedly been banned from some bars in Manila because it was leading to too many fights.