In a mind-blowing twist to one of the most talked-about missing persons cases in recent years, JOVELYN GALLENO, previously believed to be missing — and even declared dead in 2022, has allegedly been spotted alive at a remote beach resort in Rizal, Palawan.

Local authorities and multiple eyewitnesses have confirmed that a woman bearing striking resemblance to Jovelyn checked into the resort under a different name. A viral photo now circulating online shows her walking along the shore, wearing a mask and hat — but sharp-eyed locals recognized her immediately.

🕵️‍♂️ WHO IS JOVELYN GALLENO?

Jovelyn Galleno made headlines nationwide in August 2022 after she mysteriously vanished in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, while on her way home from work. Her alleged remains were later found in a forested area — or so it was claimed.

But many netizens and observers expressed doubt over the quick resolution and inconsistencies in the DNA results. Her case became a symbol of injustice and unanswered questions, with the public divided between believing she was dead or hidden by a larger conspiracy.

👀 THE SIGHTING IN RIZAL, PALAWAN

According to reports:

Jovelyn was seen at a private eco-resort on June 28

Staff grew suspicious after noting she rarely left her room and avoided conversation

One tourist managed to take a discreet photo of her and shared it online

Locals who knew her personally claimed it was “100% Jovelyn” despite her disguise

Within hours, police and media swarmed the area — and resort management confirmed a guest had left hastily around 4:00 AM the next day.

📣 FAMILY REACTS: “KUNG SIYA ‘YAN, GUSTO NAMING MAKITA”

Jovelyn’s mother, who was interviewed live on radio, could hardly speak through tears:

“Sana totoo… sana buhay siya. Kung si Jovelyn ‘yan, umuwi ka na anak. Hindi kami galit — gusto lang namin makita ka muli.”

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🚨 AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATING THE FOLLOWING ANGLES:

Was Jovelyn hiding on her own free will?

Was she abducted and kept silent for years?

Was the original body misidentified or planted?

NBI and PNP say they are reopening the case in full, including:

Re-verification of the original DNA findings

Background checks on the resort’s booking records

Surveillance analysis in Rizal and surrounding towns

📱 SOCIAL MEDIA EXPLODES

“Is this the biggest unsolved case that was never truly solved?”

“If this is true… someone out there faked her death.”

“Justice for Jovelyn just took on a whole new meaning.”

The hashtags #JovelynGalleno and #JusticeForJovelyn are once again trending across X (Twitter), TikTok, and Facebook — this time with more hope than despair.

🕯️ FROM MYSTERY TO MIRACLE?

If confirmed, Jovelyn Galleno’s reappearance could unravel one of the most controversial true crime cases in recent Philippine history. Was she a runaway, a victim of foul play, or a pawn in something darker?

What’s undeniable is this: the story isn’t over. In fact — it might just be beginning.

STAY TUNED. MORE UPDATES TO COME ON THE CASE THAT REFUSES TO DIE.
💥 Jovelyn Galleno: missing, found, and now — at the center of a national mystery once again.

2 suspects in death of Jovelyn Galleno to face rape with homicide complaint — PNP

A complaint has been filed on Wednesday morning against the suspects in the death of 22-year-old Jovelyn Galleno in Palawan, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said.

“Kung makikita ninyo ‘yung rape with homicide, ‘yung nangyari sa Palawan kay Miss Jovelyn, this morning we just filed a case [complaint] against the perpetrators,” Azurin said during a Palace briefing.

(As you can see, this rape with homicide, this happened in Palawan involving Miss Jovelyn, this morning we just filed a case against the perpetrators.)

He made the statement as he presented PNP’s record on killings and kidnappings that are under PNP investigation.

PNP spokesperson Police Colonel Jean Fajardo told GMA News Online that a complaint for rape with homicide was filed against the victim’s cousins Leobert Dasmariñas and Jovert Valdestamon.

The complaint was filed with the Puerto Princesa City Prosecutor’s Office.

On Tuesday, police said the result of the DNA test confirmed that the skeletal remains found in Puerto Princesa City were that of missing 22-year-old Galleno.

Puerto Princesa Police spokesperson Police Captain Maria Victoria Iquin said the DNA examination conducted on the skeletal remains and a swab sample provided by Galleno’s mother yielded a 99.9% match.

The skeletal remains were found in Barangay Santa Lourdes on August 23, days after Galleno was reported missing on August 5.

Found along with the remains were Galleno’s identification card, bag, and other items.

Galleno’s cousin, Dasmariñas, had admitted to raping and killing her, according to local police. It was Dasmariñas who informed authorities of the location of Galleno’s remains, police earlier said.

Police said the victim’s alleged remains were discovered after her two cousins, Dasmariñas and Valdestamon, had a heated argument that resulted in a stabbing incident.

Police said Leobert pointed to the location of Jovelyn’s remains.