2 Koreanong turista, nawalan ng nasa P350,000 pagkatapos pagnakawan sa Cebu

- Two Korean tourists lost ₱350,000 and $90 after being robbed while sightseeing in Barangay Busay, Cebu City

- The suspects, one of whom took the bag, had seven accomplices and escaped using two taxis, according to Cebu City Police

- The tourists had placed their bags down to take photos, giving the thieves an opportunity to strike

- Authorities are investigating the incident and reviewing CCTV footage, while urging the public to remain vigilant

Two Korean tourists were robbed of ₱350,000 and $90 in cash after thieves took advantage of an unguarded moment during their visit to Cebu City.

According to a report from GMA Regional TV, the incident took place on Saturday while the tourists were sightseeing in Barangay Busay.

The two had set their bags down as they became occupied with taking photographs of the scenic area.

Shortly after, a man carrying a bag approached the area where the tourists had left their belongings.

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Seizing the opportunity, the suspect swiftly grabbed one of the tourists' bags and quickly fled the scene.

The Cebu City Police reported that the man was not acting alone. He had seven accomplices who helped him escape. The group fled using two taxis, based on the initial investigation.

The Cebu City Police stated that the male suspect had seven accomplices and that they escaped using two taxis.

The two Korean nationals have since returned to Korea following the incident.

Authorities confirmed that an investigation into the theft is still ongoing.

Police are working to identify the suspects and are reviewing available CCTV footage from the area.

They are also urging both locals and tourists to remain vigilant and not to leave their belongings unattended, especially in public and crowded places.

This incident has raised concern over tourist safety, prompting calls for improved security measures in popular destinations across the city.

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Still in Negros Occidental, a 53-year-old woman died and two others were injured after being hit by a pickup truck while jogging in Barangay Tangub, Bacolod City. The incident occurred when the group of women briefly stopped their jog to take photographs, leading to the collision with the vehicle. The pickup truck driver, Fernando Oquina, stated that he did not see the women on the road prior to the collision. The family of the victim is determined to file a case.

Meanwhile in other news, a barangay chairman in Sta. Maria, Pangasinan died after he was shot but a still unknown gunman. According to the report of Balitanghali of GMA Integrated News, the victim was driving a tricycle. A man at the roadside then signaled for him to stop, and when he did, he was shot by the perpetrator. The gunman immediately fled the scene, but authorities already have a person of interest.

Source: KAMI.com.gh