MANILA, Philippines–Two robbers were killed following an encounter with police officers in Calamba, Laguna early Saturday. Initial investigation by the Calamba police showed that the incident happened after several police officers were conducting patrol in Barangay Makiling in Calamba to conduct a follow-up investigation regarding a vehicular accident. ADVERTISEMENTHowever, while conducting their follow-up, Fidel Urutia Jimenez approached the patrol car of the policemen and asked for assistance. According to Jimenez, two armed male robbers on board of a color orange motorcycle forcibly took his cash and personal items before speeding away. The police officers then launched a hot pursuit operation leading them to the whereabouts of the robbers.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 15, 2018 07:41 UTC