A Filipina living and working in Trinidad and Tobago has been missing since December 12 last year.
Lyka Bernas’ housemate and friend Kevyn Barcelon initially thought she was just out with friends and the 29-year-old from Cavite, who works as a nanny, was last seen leaving their apartment that afternoon.
“Monday came. Her employer called me and said that Lyka never reached work. It’s not likely of Lyla to miss work. She would normally call if she’s sick or if anything is to happen. But nobody heard from Lyka. And that’s when I made the police report,” Barcelon said, adding she grew more worried after she searched her room.
“Everything is here, her documents, her passport, her vaccination card. That’s why I really truly think she didn’t intend to stay for long. She willingly went out, yes, but I know she didn’t intend to stay out for long because she would have brought her bag, her things, but all of her things are here,” he added.
The Philippine officials in Washington, D.C. are coordinating with local police to find Bernas.
Barcelon said, “it’s someone she knows. I don’t want to believe it’s random and she just got kidnapped and picked up and she just disappeared into thin air. I really don’t want to believe that because, but, I don’t know.”
