TABUK CITY, Kalinga, Philippines – The reward for anyone who can provide information against the suspect who killed Irene Campilis Gayamos, a well-known weaver in Purok 6, Bulanao, Tabuk City, Kalinga, on November 12 has been increased to P700,000.

During the Kalinga Provincial Peace and Order Council meeting held on November 17, Gov. James Edduba approved the total of P700,000, P500,000 for the reward and P200,000 for the mobilization of the formed Task Force Irene, based on the request of Provincial Director PCol.Gilbert Fati-ig.

On November 20, the Lubuagan Municipal Peace and Order Council, headed by Mayor Joel B. Tagaotao, allocated an additional P200,000, to help and expedite justice for the victim’s death.

It can be recalled that on November 12, at around 2:39 p.m., Irene, 30, a member of the Mabilong Weaver Community of Lubuagan, was found dead inside her house, believed to have been stabbed with a bolo knife by an unidentified suspect.

The police have yet to determine the cause or motive for the brutal killing. Irene is the wife of police officer Alloy Gayamos.

Fati-ig called on the public to refrain from spreading unverified information that could hinder the investigation and cause unnecessary fear or confusion, especially on social media, as authorities continue their efforts to provide justice for the victim’s death.