Robredo’s Quezon volunteer reported missing

QUEZON, Philippines — A volunteer for presidential candidate Leni Robredo in Candelaria town in this province has been reported missing.

Dante Gatdula, 57, head of the Robredo People’s Council (RPC) and Akbayan chairman in Candelaria, was reported missing by his wife Betsie on Sunday, according to Senior M/Sgt. Pedrito Mendoza.

Betsie told police that her husband failed to return when he left their home at around 7 a.m. on April 23 to attend a meeting with the RPC group.

“Busy siya sa pag-aasikaso sa general rally sa April 28 sa Lucena. Siya ang naghahanap ng mga sasakyan ng mga pupunta mula Candelaria at mga poll watchers,” she said.

Betsie said her husband’s phone number could no longer be reached when she tried to contact him.

Police have yet to determine if Gatdula’s disappearance is connected to politics.