Girl, 2, reported missing found dead in irrigation canal

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga, Philippines — The body of a two-year-old girl, who has been reported missing early last week, was found in an irrigation canal near a rice field in Barangay San Pedro in Floridablanca, Pampanga on Thursday.

Reports reaching the Central Luzon police office here, identified the victim as Jayluis Arnaldo.

The police is looking into reports that the girl fell into the irrigation canal in front of her house.

An investigation is ongoing to determine if there was foul play.