Cagayan vice mayor loses P.3 M to thieves

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya , Philippines   â€“ A vice mayor of a town in Cagayan lost her money and valuables to snatchers in Tuguegarao City over the weekend.

Reports said Sta. Ana Vice Mayor Genevie Rodriguez, 45, was waiting for a ride to a bus terminal in the city when two motorcycle-riding men grabbed her bag last Friday.

The victim’s bag reportedly contained two mobile phones worth P70,000; a diamond ring worth P200,000 and cash.

Police said Rodriguez had just come from a bank when the robbery occurred. 

Authorities launched a manhunt for the snatchers who were identified by the victim through the city police’s rogues’ gallery.