AFP reports colonel found dead in Camp Aguinaldo quarters

MANILA, Philippines – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday, November 24, said the body of one of its military lawyers was found lifeless at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City.

In a brief statement, the AFP said Colonel Rolando Escalona Jr. was found dead in his quarters “in the early hours” of Friday, November 22.

Escalona was among the military officers whose nominations were approved by the Commission on Appointments in March 2021. He held the rank of Colonel of the Judge Advocate General Service, which forms the legal counsels of the AFP.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Colonel Escalona during this difficult time,” AFP spokesman Colonel Francel Margareth Padilla said on Sunday.

Specifics on the circumstances of Escalona’s death remain unknown.

“The AFP is committed to ensuring a complete and impartial investigation to shed light on this matter,” she added.

The AFP said it is working with the Philippine National Police and Scene of the Crime Operatives for the probe.

No further details were provided. – Rappler.com