SEARCH CONTINUES FOR MISSING EPS WORKER RODEL A. MANALO

Mr. Manalo's family members were deeply worried when he did not appear on his expected arrival in the Philippines.

Upon receipt of the news of the disappearance, the Philippine Embassy requested Anseong Police's assistance in the search. Thereafter, Sgt. Lee Kyu-ong, Case Officer, informed the Embassy that despite the thorough search and investigation conducted by Anseong Police and the issuance of a nationwide alarm on the case, no positive lead has been gathered that could help in solving the case. To date, the Embassy continues to monitor progress of the case through regular updates from the Anseong Police Station.

While the Korean National Police Agency has committed to pursue the case, the Philippine Embassy believes that the participation of Filipinos in Korea, through social media, could give a much-needed boost in the search for Mr. Manalo.

The Philippine Embassy, therefore, requests everyone who may have knowledge or information on the whereabouts of Mr. Rodel Manalo to send such information via email or Facebook to the Embassy at seoul.pe@dfa.gov.ph or telephone number 010-9263-8119 or (02) 796-7387 local 102.

The Embassy earnestly hopes for a positive outcome in the search in order to help appease the family's anguish and anxiety.

All information will be treated with strict confidentiality.