BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — A manhunt is on for five inmates who bolted a jail in Manjuyod, Negros Oriental on Monday.
The escapees were identified as Joseph Casido, who was charged with murder; Janly Canlao, Julan Paculanang and Lito Pedro, who were charged with rape, and Ronnie Flores for illegal possession of firearms.
Initial investigation showed the inmates escaped by destroying the wall of the detention facility.