FAMILY and friends are seeking justice over the death of Raymark Malbas who was stabbed to death in Palo, Leyte amid Holy Week observance in the town.

The family found the dead body of Malbas at the grassy area in Barangay Castilla of the said town Friday morning, April 19.

The 21-year-old victim sustained several wounds in different parts of his body.

Palo took center stage during the Holy Week observance with its colorful and traditional reenactment of the Passion and death of Jesus Christ, drawing thousands of people.

Police are investigating the incident. (SunStar Philippines)