MARAMAG, BUKIDNON — Authorities are investigating the mysterious death of a 27-year-old man whose lifeless body was discovered inside a septic tank at a fish landing area in Barangay Poblacion, North Maramag, on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
The victim was identified by his father, Carlos Magalop, 61, as Clark Brayner Magalop, a resident of Purok 5-A, Poblacion. According to Carlos, his son had been missing since last week. The last time he saw Clark was when he gave him ₱100 to buy coffee.
Residents described the younger Magalop as a kind and hardworking man who had no known enemies in their community. He earned a living by roasting lechon and carrying fish at the local landing site.
Personnel from the Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) conducted an initial investigation and found no visible wounds or signs of physical assault on the victim’s body. Investigators are now determining whether foul play was involved or if the victim accidentally fell into the septic tank.
Police said CCTV footage from the area will be reviewed to establish how the victim ended up in the septic tank and to help clarify the circumstances surrounding his death.
As of this writing, authorities continue to pursue leads while awaiting the results of a thorough forensic examination. The community remains in shock over the tragic incident, calling for justice and answers for the untimely death of a man they knew as humble and peace-loving.