NINE days after he went missing, a fisherman was found dead off Barangay Hingatungan in Silago, Southern Leyte Sunday afternoon, June 16.

Authorities identified the victim as Almer Tomol, 36, married, a resident of Barangay Sap-ang in Silago.

Tomol, whose body was already in a state of decomposition, was also positively identified by his elder sister, Ailene Silda.

The victim has been missing since the morning of June 8.

Police are investigating the incident. (SunStar Philippines)