PH vows justice for missing OFW found dead in UAE

The Philippine Embassy here said all efforts are being done to ensure justice for a Filipina expat who had been missing since last year and was found dead last month.

The victim, identified as Mary Anne Daynolo, according to local media, was a receptionist at an island resort and was reported missing since March 6, 2020.

The embassy, in a statement, said her body was found by UAE police on January 19, 2021. It was flown home and arrived in Manila on January 30, 2021, the embassy said.

“The Embassy of the Philippines expressed deep sadness and extended condolences to the family of Ms Mary Anne Daynolo,” read the statement, which was issued on Monday, February 1.

Ambassador Hjayceelyn Quintana assured the relatives that the embassy will “spare no effort in seeking justice for the death of Ms Daynolo.”

“The embassy lawyer is now closely assisting the family in taking all necessary legal action to make sure justice is served,” the statement further read.

Citing Abu Dhabi police authorities, the embassy said a suspect, who was Daynolo’s work colleague, has confessed to the crime and is now under police custody.  

“The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi is in close coordination with the family and the Abu Dhabi authorities on the ongoing criminal investigation surrounding the death of Ms Daynolo,” statement said.  

The embassy has been coordinating with UAE authorities since Daynolo was reported missing in March last year, the statement also said. – Rappler.com

(Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story said Mary Anne Daynolo was reported missing since March 24, 2020. This has been corrected to March 6, 2020.)