Abduction and Murder of Model in the Philippines
August 12, 2025
Aken Arandaza, a former Miss Philippines, was abducted while shopping and found dead at sea with her hands and feet bound. Her family reported the abduction on the same day her body was discovered, and authorities believe she could have been saved if the report had been made earlier. The police are reviewing security camera footage and attempting to track down the suspects. This incident highlights serious issues of safety and kidnapping in the country. Arandaza's family has connected the abduction to prior violent incidents in the area.