SHOCKING DISCOVERY: BODY OF BEAUTY QUEEN FOUND IN SEA WITH DUCT TAPE COVERING HER FACE—MYSTERY BEHIND THE DEATH OF MISS MATAG-OB 2012 ACQUENE ARRADAZA
A chilling discovery has rocked the Philippines as the body of Acquene Arradaza, a former beauty queen and single mother of three, was found floating in the sea on August 4, 2025. The 35-year-old Miss Matag-ob 2012, known for her beauty and grace, was found in a shocking and disturbing state that has left the nation in disbelief.
BIZARRE DISCOVERY IN THE SEA
The body of Acquene Arradaza was found by local fishermen in Barangay 99 Diit, Tacloban City, after it washed ashore. Her body was bound with duct tape covering her face, her hands and feet tied, and a bicycle lock placed around her neck. She was stripped naked and weighed down with a bag of rocks, seemingly left to drown. Her body was in the early stages of decomposition, indicating she had been in the water for some time before being discovered.
THE LAST MOMENTS OF ACQUENE
Acquene had been missing for nearly five days before her body was found. According to police reports, she was forcibly taken from the market in Ormoc City on July 31 by three armed men driving a black Toyota Wigo. Security camera footage captured the harrowing moment when she was kidnapped. This would be the last time the public saw the beauty queen alive.
Lieutenant Nova Tan of the Ormoc City Police Department expressed her frustration, revealing that the incident was only reported by Acquene’s family on the day her body was discovered, which led to delays in intercepting the suspects. “Had the report been made earlier, we might have stopped the vehicle at a checkpoint,” she said.
A LIFE CUT SHORT
Acquene Arradaza, a beloved former beauty queen and a single mother to three children, was crowned Miss Matag-ob City in 2012. Her tragic and violent death has shocked the nation, especially when compared to the growing number of similar killings involving beauty queens and women in the public eye. Just weeks prior, former Miss Ecuador Esther Gabriela Murillo Cruz was murdered in a targeted attack while in the car with her child and fiancé. Another case involved the mysterious death of bodybuilder Luz María Barrera Agatón, who was found dead in a swimming pool while vacationing with her family.
Experts suggest that these high-profile killings are connected by a disturbing pattern: the victims were influential and well-known women, whose deaths stir public outrage and create immense pressure on law enforcement agencies.
A DEADLY TREND?
The growing number of violent deaths of public figures has prompted many to question the safety of women in positions of power, especially those in beauty and entertainment industries. The shocking case of Acquene Arradaza has brought renewed attention to the lack of security measures in place to protect such women in a country plagued by high crime rates.
Public outcry has flooded social media, with calls for stronger actions to ensure the safety of public figures. A hashtag #JusticeForAcquene is trending online, with people expressing their disbelief over the circumstances of her death. Many fans have taken to Facebook and Twitter to share their memories of the beauty queen, emphasizing her kind and caring nature as a mother and public figure.
A WIDESPREAD CALL FOR JUSTICE
While the police have yet to comment on the progress of the investigation, several activists and human rights groups are calling for a thorough investigation and an expedited trial for those responsible. In the meantime, Acquene’s family remains silent, unwilling to speak on the details of the case.
The tragedy also serves as a stark reminder of the violence that continues to plague women, particularly those in the limelight. Activists are calling for better security protocols for women in public life, and for the government to take stronger measures to protect citizens from violence.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
As the investigation continues, the Philippines is left grappling with the brutal death of another beloved figure. Will justice be served for Acquene? Or will her death fade into a troubling trend of unresolved killings of public figures? Fans and citizens are anxiously awaiting answers, hoping that this case will not join the growing list of unsolved mysteries that have left families devastated and the public yearning for closure.
As the nation mourns the loss of a beloved beauty queen, there is a growing sense of urgency for action. The question on everyone’s mind remains: Who is responsible for this heinous act, and will they be held accountable?
