2007.04.16: April 16, 2007: Headlines: COS - Philippines: Safety: Journalism: Manila Times: Search widens for missing Peace Corps Volunteer Julia Campbell
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2007.04.16: April 16, 2007: Headlines: COS - Philippines: Safety: Journalism: Manila Times: Search widens for missing Peace Corps Volunteer Julia Campbell
Search widens for missing Peace Corps Volunteer Julia Campbell
Cordillera Police Director, Chief Supt. Raul Gonzales said in a report to Camp Crame that elements of the Ifugao RMG have widened their search for the American. “The Ifugao provincial mobile groups have fanned out in different barangays in Battad and nearby towns where she was last seen,” Gonzales said in the reports. Battad town is an unusual jumping point for hikers since its’ highlands are characterized as very rough with steep slopes, deep ravines and has a heavy foggy environment. The PNP Chief, Director General Oscar Calderon has ordered the mobilization of a crisis management team that would oversee the search operation for Campbell.
Search widens for missing Peace Corps Volunteer Julia Campbell
Search for missing Peace Corps volunteer widens
POLICE have widened its search operation for the female US Peace Corps volunteer reported missing since Easter Sunday.
Members of the Cordillera Police Regional Mobile Group (RMG) have joined the search for Julia Campbell who hails from Fairfax, Virginia.
The 41-year old Campbell was last seen in Battad town in Ifugao province before she reportedly went hiking to Banaue, a police reports said earlier.
Cordillera Police Director, Chief Supt. Raul Gonzales said in a report to Camp Crame that elements of the Ifugao RMG have widened their search for the American.
“The Ifugao provincial mobile groups have fanned out in different barangays in Battad and nearby towns where she was last seen,” Gonzales said in the reports.
Battad town is an unusual jumping point for hikers since its’ highlands are characterized as very rough with steep slopes, deep ravines and has a heavy foggy environment.
The PNP Chief, Director General Oscar Calderon has ordered the mobilization of a crisis management team that would oversee the search operation for Campbell.
The PNP Chief also alerted all PNP Regional Offices to closely monitor the activities of foreign and even local tourists this summer vacation, where tourist arrivals are usually high.
The PNP thru its liaison division is also coordinating closely with US Embassy officials in Manila on the progress of their search operations for the missing Peace Corps volunteer.
The US Embassy in Manila in a message posted on its website said that their government is offering a reward to any individual who could provide information on Campbell’s whereabouts. From the description provided at the website, Campbell stands 5’7" and weighs around 58 kilos, has a blonde hair and wears a pair of glasses.
Campbell is among the 137 volunteers of the US Peace Corps Volunteers that are currently serving in the Philippines, the US Embassy added on its website.
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