Family of nursing student found dead in Calapan seeks justice

Inquirer.net - Nov 8, 2026

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The family of a 20-year-old nursing student found dead in a vacant lot in Barangay Sapul here is seeking justice, vowing to continue speaking out until the truth behind her death is uncovered and those responsible are held accountable. Police said the body of the victim, identified only as “Maru,”

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