The Archdiocese of Palo is seeking assistance from the public in locating one of their priests who has been missing for days.
In a statement shared on Facebook on Wednesday, Dec. 24, the archdiocese said Fr. Edwin "Kutz" Caintoy has been missing since Tuesday, Dec. 23.
He was last spotted at a transport terminal near a mall in Tacloban wearing a white clerical polo shirt and carrying a sling bag. "His current whereabouts remain unknown," the statement read.
"The Archdiocese is coordinating closely with the proper authorities regarding this matter," it added.
Babatngon Police, in a Facebook post on Thursday, Dec. 25, said it's urgently seeking assistance in finding Caintoy.
According to authorities, Caintoy is 55 years old who has a large build, and has a fair complexion.
Babatngon Police said they have "issued a flash alarm to all neighboring police stations and concerned agencies for coordination and possible sighting."
Those who have information about Caintoy's whereabouts may contact Fr. Gwen Lovelino Padagdag at 09282193275.
The Palo archdiocese said they are coordinating with the proper authorities to locate him.