A 66-YEAR-OLD Roman Catholic priest and a native of Maydolong, Eastern Samar died in a vehicular mishap in Llorente, Eastern Samar on January 15, 2025.

Accordingly, the victim, Fr. Alejandro “Alex” Galo, was heading towards Barangay Sto. Niño, Giporlos, Eastern Samar, to preside over a holy mass. Unfortunately, he was hit by a sports utility vehicle (SUV) while riding his motorcycle on the highway to Barangay Naubay in the municipality of Llorente.

The priest sustained multiple injuries that resulted in his death at the scene of the accident. The SUV lady driver was detained and is now in the custody of the local police.

Fr. Galo was the head of the commission on church properties and the commission on church cemeteries in the Diocese of Borongan. (By Gwen Maurillo / EV Mail JAN. 13-19, 2025 issue)