Missing Ifugao vice mayor surfaces

BAGUIO CITY  , Philippines  —  Vice Mayor Fernando Gapuz, who was reported missing on Friday last week, surfaced on Wednesday.

Police confirmed that Gapuz is now with his family, but did not give details.

In posts on Facebook, Gapuz’s family members thanked those who helped and prayed to find the vice mayor.

When contacted through his cell phone, Gapuz did not give any explanation on why he went missing.

Gapuz was last seen boarding a bus in Barangay Impugong bound for Buguias, Benguet.