Tragedy struck in Tagaytay city as two Australian nationals and their Filipina companion were found dead in a hotel room. The victims, whose hands and feet were tied, were discovered by a hotel worker at the Lake Hotel. The motive remains unclear, but some valuables were left untouched.
Authorities are on the hunt for the suspects, with police chief Charles Daven Capagcuan leading the investigation. Tagaytay Mayor Abraham Tolentino expressed shock and extended apologies to the families of the victims.
The victims, believed to be a man in his 50s from Australia, his Filipina partner, and her relative, were in the Philippines to visit her children. The Australian couple, scheduled to return home, decided to take a holiday in Tagaytay.
The small resort city, known for its cool weather and scenic views, is now the center of a tragic mystery. The Australian man will be repatriated to Sydney, while the women will be laid to rest in the Philippines. The Australian government is providing support to the grieving families.