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Philippine Navy continues probe into trainee's death as family seeks NBI help
The Philippine Navy said Wednesday it has not completed its internal investigation into the July death of 25-year-old Officer Candidate Aldwayne Agnaonao Dulnuan. The development comes after the trainee's family approached the National Bureau of Investigation for assistance.
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Philippine Navy spokesperson Marissa Martinez disclosed that the service branch's inquiry into Dulnuan's death remains ongoing, prompting the bereaved family to seek intervention from the NBI.
The 25-year-old Officer Candidate died last July under circumstances that have drawn scrutiny from both military and civilian authorities. Details surrounding the death have not been fully disclosed.
Dulnuan's parents decided to involve the NBI after expressing concerns about the pace and progress of the Navy's internal investigation. The move reflects growing frustration within the family regarding transparency in the case.
The Philippine Navy has not provided a timeline for when its investigation will be concluded. As the case now involves both military and civilian investigative bodies, coordination between the agencies will be crucial in determining the circumstances that led to the trainee's death.