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Reward offered for arrest of Boracay tourist killers
Aklan Rep. Teodorico Haresco Jr. is offering a P100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the killers of a 23-year-old Slovakian tourist in Boracay.
The victim, Michaela Mickova, was found dead inside an abandoned chapel in Barangay Balabag with signs of sexual abuse and blunt force trauma to the head, two days after she was reported missing.
Police have identified two persons of interest, with one reportedly admitting his role in the crime, and are eyeing another individual.
Haresco emphasized the need for swift action to restore public trust and assure tourists of Boracay's safety, describing the incident as a major blow to the country's tourism industry.
He vowed to collaborate with local and national agencies to prevent similar incidents.
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The Department of Tourism (DoT) has condemned the killing of a Slovak tourist on Boracay Island and pledged full support for a swift investigation.
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Michaela Mickova, a 23-year-old Slovak tourist, was found dead on Boracay Island with autopsy results indicating blunt force trauma to the head and signs of sexual abuse.
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Michaela Mickova, a 23-year-old Slovak tourist, was discovered deceased on March 12, 2025, inside an abandoned hotel chapel in Boracay.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) has raised the reward to P2.2 million for information leading to the arrest of suspects in the killing of two police officers in Bocaue, Bulacan.
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