Claim: Jovelyn Galleno was recently found alive and well at a resort in Rizal, Palawan, almost three years after she was reported missing and later confirmed dead.
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FALSEWhy we fact-checked this:
A viral Facebook post from a page named Entertainment News falsely claims that Jovelyn Galleno has resurfaced alive in Rizal, Palawan. The post includes edited or misleading photos, emotionally charged captions, and links to an unfamiliar website, typical red flags of disinformation and clickbait.
Palawan Daily News previously covered Galleno’s case and monitored its developments in 2022. We are fact-checking this claim to prevent the spread of false hope and misinformation.
What we verified:* Jovelyn Galleno was confirmed deceased in 2022.
* She was reported missing on August 5, 2022, after leaving her workplace in Puerto Princesa.
* Skeletal remains and personal belongings were discovered around August 23, 2022, in a forested area in Barangay Santa Lourdes.
* On August 30, 2022, police announced that DNA testing confirmed a 99.99% match between the remains and her mother’s DNA.
* The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) later affirmed the match, confirming that the remains were indeed Jovelyn’s.
* Investigation findings: A relative surrendered and confessed involvement in the crime. The case was treated as a rape with homicide, and charges were filed.
* No credible update confirms she is alive.
As of July 2025, no law enforcement agency or legitimate news outlet has issued any statement supporting the claim that Galleno is alive or was seen in Rizal, Palawan. The viral post links to a suspicious website, a known tactic used in fake news propagation.
Her death was established through forensic science and corroborated by both the PNP and NBI. There has been no reversal or dispute of these findings.
The bottom line:
The claim that Jovelyn Galleno is alive and was recently found in Rizal, Palawan, is false. Her death was forensically confirmed in 2022, and the case was subject to police investigation and public scrutiny. The viral post exploits public emotion and spreads baseless disinformation.
Editor’s Note:
Palawan Daily News covered the disappearance and death of Jovelyn Galleno extensively in 2022. We continue to uphold our commitment to truthful, responsible journalism, especially in sensitive cases involving victims and their families.
If you see similar misleading posts, report them or contact us at info@palawandailynews.com.
