Body found near Olongapo solar farm; police probe awaited

Inquirer.net - Oct 29, 2026

OLONGAPO CITY — A body was found near a solar farm in Old Cabalan, Olongapo City, on Thursday, Oct. 29, prompting a coordinated retrieval operation involving local disaster responders and police. In a statement, the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office said a phone call reporting the discovery was received on Thursday.  READ: Olongapo City

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Oct 29, 2026

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Oct 29, 2026

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