Boracay remains secure despite the recent discovery of Slovak tourist Michaela Mickova’s body in an abandoned chapel, regional police assured.
Mickova, 23, was reported missing last Tuesday and found the following day in an area behind the beachfront. Police Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky, director of Police Regional Office 6, described her disappearance and death as an isolated case and emphasized their commitment to solving it swiftly.
“This is the first time. Saka hindi naman talaga nangyayari — wala naman talagang ganitong mga pangyayari,” he told Teleradyo Serbisyo on Sunday, citing police records on the resort island.
“Walang ganoong insidente in the past. Ngayon lang po nangyari.”
Police have one person of interest in custody, arrested in a separate drug operation, and are searching for others last seen with Mickova. Authorities are actively building a case for prosecution.
“Actually, ang kapulisan natin they are really doing their best. Alam nila kung gaano ka-fragile yung situation sa Boracay. Anything na mangyari gaya niyan relating sa peace and order, ay talagang malaki ang effect,” Wanky said.
He noted that while police presence is adequate, additional CCTV cameras would enhance security. Meanwhile, Boracay stakeholders have pledged a ₱500,000 reward for information leading to those responsible.
Mickova had traveled to the Philippines for a friend’s wedding. Authorities suspect she was robbed, as her belt bag containing a camera and mobile phone is missing. Autopsy results also suggest she may have been sexually abused.
