A newborn baby girl was found in the parking area of a college in Barangay Tawala, Panglao, Bohol, at about 9 a.m. on Oct. 26, police said.
According to the Panglao Municipal Police Station, an 18-year-old student discovered the baby wrapped in a blanket while parking a motorcycle on the school premises.
The student noticed that the newborn was moving and crying when checked, prompting the student to seek assistance from a school employee.
The baby was subsequently brought to the Panglao Rural Health Unit for a medical assessment to check her condition.
Meanwhile, police said they had identified the baby’s mother following a follow-up investigation.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine whether any legal responsibility arises from the incident.
Police also said they are ensuring the infant’s safety and welfare as the investigation proceeds.
The circumstances surrounding how the newborn came to be in the college parking area have not been fully detailed in the initial report.
Authorities have not disclosed further information about the mother or the possible legal implications of the incident.
The case remains under investigation as police work to establish the circumstances surrounding the discovery and determine the appropriate next steps concerning the newborn’s welfare.
