Mutya ng Pilipinas Pampanga candidate Geneva Lopez, boyfriend reported missing

Mutya ng Pilipinas Pampanga candidate Geneva Sarita Lopez and her Israeli boyfriend Yitshak Cohen are reported missing.

According to an urgent notice by the official Facebook page of the Mutya ng Pilipinas Pampanga organization on Monday, Lopez has been reported missing since Friday, June 21. She was accompanied by Cohen on the day of their disappearance.

The organization clarified that it had no official schedule of activities last Friday because the day was allotted as rest time for the candidates.

"The Mutya ng Pilipinas Pampanga Organization assures the public on the frequent monitoring with police authorities for any updates regarding her whereabouts," the organization said. "We enjoin the public to assist us in any information that might lead to the resolution of this case."

The organization has also asked the public to continue praying for the safety of Lopez and her boyfriend.

Lopez is among the official candidates set to compete in this year's Mutya ng Pilipinas Pampanga 2024, representing Sto. Tomas, Pampanga.

— CDC, GMA Integrated News