An official of the Puerto Princesa International Airport in Palawan was gunned down on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18.
The victim was identified as acting manager Joanna Jonson-Infante.
Investigation said the victim was walking on Bayview Road in Barangay San Pedro, Puerto Princesa City at about 5:30 p.m. when a man appeared from behind and shot her.
The gunman fled and the victim was taken to a hospital where she was declared dead.
Police have formed a Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) to further investigate the incident and fast-track the arrest of the suspect.
Lawmen urged people with information about the incident to get in touch with the Puerto Princesa Police Station 1 at 09985985903 or the Puerto Princesa City Police Office at 09778557732.
“Your timely cooperation is vital to the successful resolution of this case, the upholding of the rule of law, and the preservation of peace and order in our community,” the Puerto Princesa City Police Office said.
The Civil Aeronautics Administration of the Philippines condemned the murder of Infante.
Officials called on authorities to conduct a thorough and swift probe to hold those behind the crime accountable.
CAAP, led by retired Lt. Gen. Raul del Rosario, vowed close coordination with local law enforcement agencies and full cooperation in the ongoing investigation.