Police Maj. Allan de Castro, the main suspect in the disappearance of beauty contestant Catherine Camilon, was a no-show in Tuesday's Senate hearing. 

Communication given by de Castro's lawyer to the Senate Committee on Public Order is that he is busy attending to his wife who is 8 months pregnant.

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

Miss Grand Philippines 2023 candidate reported missing

De Castro earlier confirmed his relationship with Camilon but remained silent about the beauty queen’s disappearance. The PNP Internal Affairs Service earlier said De Castro will face charges of conduct unbecoming of a police officer. 

De Castro, his driver and 2 other persons are suspects in Camilon's disappearance.

De Castro was dismissed from the police service and released from restrictive custody at Camp Vicente Lim on January 16, 2024.