CLARK FREEPORT, Philippines--A Canadian woman employed as a chef at the Fontana Convention Center here was found dead on Friday.

The body of Eliza Loyo Gutierrez, 26, was discovered by Fontana waiter Erwin Paras and driver Marvin Kim at 8:30 a.m. at the food and beverage storage room, police said.

Senior Supt. Nicanor Targa, chief of the Clark Development Corp. security department, said the foul odor led Paras and Kim to the room.

They found Gutierrez hanging from the ceiling, with a telephone wire looped around her neck, Targa said.

"Bloodstains were observed on the victim's clothing," he said.

Investigators could not say if there was foul play or if Gutierrez committed suicide as was initially reported.

Her body was taken to the Funeraria Pangilinan in Angeles City for autopsy.