Newborn abandoned outside store in Dauis

By Leo Udtohan

A newborn was found abandoned outside a convenience store in Barangay Bingag, Dauis town in Bohol  on early Monday morning, Oct. 10, 2022. Photo courtesy of Odessa Coto

TAGBILARAN CITY- A newborn placed inside an eco bag was found alive after being abandoned in Dauis town in Bohol province on early Monday morning, police said. 

Police Staff Sergeant Ritchel Pabalan, head of the Women And Children Protection Desk at Dauis Police Station, said they were notified around 5:30 a.m. Monday of a baby who had been found apparently abandoned outside a convience store in Barangay Bingag, Dauis town.

Riche Tuades, the son's store owner of 7R Store, found an eco bag when he opened the store. 

Curious what's inside the bag, he opened it only to find an infant inside. 

The baby girl which was three to seven days old has been turned over to the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office.

There were no witnesses when the baby was left in the area. Nonetheless, officials are seeking information about the newborn.

Palban said her team is coordinating with health authorities including nearby towns and city and checking all closed-circuit television footage possible in the area to help identify the culprit.