By Arra B. Francia
Parents of UP Diliman (UPD) Industrial Engineering freshman Ian Jasper Calalang have yet to find a lead on the whereabouts of their son, who reportedly went missing on January 12 while on his way to enroll for the second semester of academic year 2015 to 2016.
Last heard from at 8:23 AM on January 12, Calalang was supposed to enroll but failed to even undergo pre-advising. His mother, Nenette Calalang, last received a text from Ian at 8:22 AM, informing them of his arrival in campus. Ian then contacted a friend to ask him where he was.
At around 11:45 AM, Nenette texted Ian regarding his enrolment but received no reply. Nenette repeatedly tried to contact her son throughout the day but his number could no longer be reached.
“Napaka-systematic na tao niyan ni Ian, nagtetext siya kung anong oras siya uuwi, kung pasakay na ba ng jeep, kung kakain muna ng lunch. Kaya very unusual na hindi siya sumagot sa mga text ko,” said Nenette.
Separate blotter reports have already been filed at the UPD Police and Station 9 of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) on January 13, at Cainta Police on January 14, and at Camp Karingal, the QCPD’s main headquarters today.
The UPDP has refused to provide further information on his case until concrete findings on Ian’s location have been found.