MANILA - The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Calabarzon on Thursday identified a person of interest in the case of missing Miss Grand Philippines 2023 candidate Catherine Camilon.

The person of interest is a police officer who is allegedly in a romantic relationship with Camilon, according to Calabarzon Police Regional Office acting regional director Police Brig. Gen. Paul Kenneth Lucas.

Lucas, in a statement, also said Camilon's sister, Ching-Ching, received a message allegedly from the former's close friend, who informed her about the identity of the said police officer.

The police officer also gave Camilon the vehicle she used, and that the two of them agreed to meet on the day of Camilon's disappearance.

Lucas said the police officer in question has been relieved of his current post pending investigation.

Camilon was reported missing by her family on October 17. She was last seen October 12.

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