Missing 15-year-old girl found dead in Pasig private compound
Authorities said a 15-year-old girl who was reportedly missing for days was found dead inside a private compound in Barangay Santolan, Pasig City on Monday afternoon, March 23.
The victim, identified as Isabelle Sophia Tablate, was reported missing on March 18. Her father, JR Tablate, said he last spoke to her via a messaging app that afternoon while she was on her way home from school in Quezon City.
When the father reached out to his daughter’s friend, who was the last person with her that day, he learned they had parted ways around 5 p.m. at LRT Santolan Station.
He added that Sophia was last seen at Santolan Bridge, heading toward SM Marikina, wearing a gray spaghetti top, dark jeans, and white sneakers.
Her disappearance prompted the Pasig City Police Station to form a special investigating team to conduct an investigation and follow-up operations.
On Monday, authorities discovered her body inside the private compound. She was allegedly found hanging from a tree with a cord around her neck, according to police.
The Pasig Emergency Unit conducted an initial medical assessment, followed by a technical investigation from the Eastern Police District (EPD) Forensic Unit.
Based on their investigation, there were no known conflicts between the victim and her family prior to her disappearance.
Meanwhile, the exact cause of death has yet to be determined, pending autopsy results.
“The Pasig City Police Station assures the public that a thorough investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident,” authorities said.