Investigation Launched into Vandalism of Slain Vice Mayor's Tomb in Cagayan
Police eye theft in vandalism of slain ex-Aparri vice mayor’s tomb
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Police in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, are investigating the vandalism of the tomb of former Aparri Vice Mayor Rommel Alameda, discovered on May 22. The incident, believed to involve theft, has angered the victim's family, who are offering a reward for information leading to the suspects' arrest.
- 01The tomb of Rommel Alameda was vandalized and opened, with items reported missing.
- 02The incident likely occurred between midnight on May 21 and early May 22, as residents heard digging noises.
- 03Elizabeth Alameda, the victim's widow, expressed her outrage on social media after discovering the vandalism.
- 04The family is offering a reward of ₱10,000 for information leading to the suspects' identification.
- 05Rommel Alameda was previously killed in an ambush on February 19, 2023, with two suspects arrested in March 2025.
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Police in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, are investigating the vandalism of the tomb of former Aparri Vice Mayor Rommel Alameda, which was discovered desecrated on May 22. The incident has incited outrage among the Alameda family, particularly from his widow, Elizabeth Alameda, who took to Facebook to express her anger after confirming that the tomb had been opened and items were missing, suggesting theft as the motive. The vandalism is believed to have occurred between midnight on May 21 and the early hours of May 22, as local residents reported hearing digging noises at the cemetery. The suspects fled the scene before police arrived. The Alameda family is urging the public to assist in the investigation and is offering a ₱10,000 reward for any information that could lead to the identification and arrest of those responsible. Rommel Alameda was previously killed in an ambush by gunmen in Nueva Vizcaya on February 19, 2023, and two suspects were arrested in March 2025.
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The vandalism of Rommel Alameda's tomb has deeply affected his family and the local community, sparking outrage and concern over safety and respect for the deceased.
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