A 36-year-old lending collector who was reported missing was found dead in a pineapple plantation in a remote area of Buntongan, Wao, Lanao del Sur, on Oct. 9, 2026, according to a police report.
The victim was identified as Marvin Daumar, an employee of a lending company based in Valencia City, Bukidnon.
Police said Daumar’s body was discovered inside the plantation. Authorities also reported that parts of the area showed signs that soil had been used to cover his body in an apparent attempt to conceal it.
The circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation. Authorities are working to determine the motive behind the killing and identify those responsible.
In an interview with Brigada Bukidnon, Daumar’s father, Dominador Daumar, appealed for justice for his son.
He said his son was simply working to earn a living and did not deserve to be harmed.
The family’s appeal comes as investigators continue gathering information about the case. No motive has been established, and the identities of those responsible have not yet been determined based on the available report.
Daumar’s death has raised concerns among his family members, who are seeking answers about what happened to him before his body was discovered.
Police have yet to disclose further details about the investigation in the report provided.
Authorities are continuing their efforts to establish the circumstances of the incident, determine the reason behind the killing and identify the individuals who may be responsible.
The case remains under investigation as the victim’s family calls for justice.
