SAN ANTONIO, ZAMBALES – Three Japanese nationals and 14 Filipinos were caught attempting to dig in Capones Island in Zambales province at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday(May 31), police said. The Japanese did not explain what they were excavating. They were assisted there by Morie Eizo, Lloyd Marlo Cerezo, Arnold Argel, Rexy Maycong, Gregorio Domingo, Effer Tolentino, and Rodrigo Castro, who were detained. ADVERTISEMENTAlso arrested were Luis Cerezo, Lymar Cerezo, Reggie Maycong, Noel Flores, Jason Ebalane, Espiridon Gumacao, and Ronald Gonzales. The municipal government said it did not issue the group any permit to excavate in the area./lb

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 31, 2018 09:22 UTC