Two of the three inmates who escaped Monday from the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa died after a follow-up operation against them ended in a shootout, police said.
They were identified as Pacifico Adlawan, who is charged with frustrated homicide, and Arwin Villeza Bio, who was involved in the murder.
Early Monday morning, the two, along with Drakilou Falcon – who is charged with robbery with homicide – fled from the Maximum Security Compound in Bilibid.
The inmates went through Gate 4 until they came out of Gate 3 of Bilibid towards Sitio Magdaong. During their escape, they even fought with the correctional officers.
The wounded prison guards were rushed to the hospital.
The NPB guards “who sustained gunshot wounds” are Correction Officer (CO) 1 Angelto Marquez, 57 years old; CO1 Mark Joseph Dela Cruz, 29; CO1 Jancy Dagamas, 26; and PDL Michael V. Dullanvin, 46.
While Muntinlupa police and the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) were conducting manhunt operations, Adlawan and Bio were killed.
Some guards were also wounded in the encounter against the fugitives.
Authorities continue to search for Falcon.
BuCor warned the public against the inmate who escaped and urged them to report any sightings of Falcon. They could be contacted through hotline numbers 09178049362 and 09186001081 or at the nearest police station.
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Marinduque tightens borders due to rising COVID-19 cases
Marinduque will tighten border control again due to the rising COVID-19 case.
“Nailagay po nga kami sa Alert Level 3 kaya po ang ating regulasyon sa aming border ay medyo naghihigpit na po,” said Marinduque Gov. Presbitero Velasco Jr.
There are more than 80 patients with RT-PCR-confirmed COVID-19 cases, while 160 tested positive for antigen in the province.
For those entering Marinduque, unvaccinated and non-authorized persons outside residence must present RT-PCR or antigen test results.
Meanwhile, only those who have received COVID-19 vaccines will undergo a medical examination or assessment.
The province has temporarily suspended the entry of foreigners.
According to Velasco, another 42,000 people, or 25 percent, need to be vaccinated in Marinduque to reach herd immunity.
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