Mutya ng Pilipinas Organization Expresses Concern Over Missing Candidate and Boyfriend
The Mutya ng Pilipinas organization has made an appeal for a “swift resolution” in the case of their local candidate Geneva Sarita Lopez, who has been reported missing along with her Israeli boyfriend Yitshak Cohen since June 21.
In a statement released on their Facebook page on Tuesday, June 25, the pageant organization stated that they have been in close coordination with the franchisee of Mutya ng Pilipinas Pampanga, where Lopez is an official candidate.
The organization expressed genuine concern about the safety of Lopez and her Israeli fiancé, who have been missing for several days. They called upon law enforcement agencies to quickly resolve the case and expressed hope for the safe return of both individuals.
A Facebook page named “Finding Geneva and Yitshak” has been set up to aid in the search for the missing couple. The page announced a reward of ₱250,000 for anyone who can provide valuable information leading to their whereabouts.
Lopez and Cohen were last seen on June 21 when they went to Tarlac to inspect an agricultural land and meet with a real estate middleman. The couple’s vehicle was later found burned in the early hours of June 22.
The middleman has provided a sworn statement to the police, mentioning that he had parted ways with Lopez and Cohen after inspecting the property.
The search for the missing individuals continues, with efforts being made to gather information and ensure their safe return.
