Miss Grand Philippines 2023 candidate Catherine Camilon Photo from facebook.com/cthrncmln

MANILA — The disappearance of Miss Grand Philippines 2023 candidate Catherine Camilon has raised significant concerns among her family and friends.

Camilon, who represented Tuy, Batangas in the national pageant held in July, has been uncontactable since October 12.

There is a plea from Camilon’s sister, Chin-chin, on Facebook, directed at anyone who may have been with her sister the previous night: “Maybe the person who was with Catherine Camilon last night will read this. We just don’t know who, and we can’t remember the name. Please let us know where she is. She called last night at 8 pm, and her phone has been off since this morning. She’s not online either. She’s always updating us, but this is the first time she hasn’t.”

Chin-chin’s social media posts are filled with inquiries about her sister’s whereabouts and expressions of deep concern.

“Hopefully, you can come back to us. Many are worried about you. It’s been almost two days without any updates from you. You haven’t gone anywhere without updating us before. We hope you’re okay wherever you are. We love you very much.”

On October 14, Camilon’s mother, Rose, also made a heartfelt plea on Facebook, praying for the safe return of her daughter.

Additionally, a plea for information has been shared on the local online news site, Balisong Channel, which is based in Batangas.

Catherine Camilon is not only a candidate for Miss Grand Philippines 2023 but also a model and a public school teacher in Batangas.

(ai/mnm)