2 women killed, dumped in canal

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga , Philippines —  Two women were killed and dumped in a canal in Palauig, Zambales yesterday.

The remains of Ericha Ednalaguim and a certain Lengleng bore gunshot wounds, according to Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Peñones Jr., Central Luzon police director.

Witnesses told probers that they heard gunshots and sounds of a vehicle speeding away at around 3 a.m.

Capt. Leoven Eduagen, acting chief of the Palauig police, said the bodies were found at around 6:30 a.m. in Barangay Salaza.

Probers said five bullet shells for a .45-caliber pistol, 15 empty plastic sachets, a flashlight, jewelry and a pair of scissors were found near the cadavers.