Senior vendor found dead in Quiapo

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MANILA, Philippines — A 70-year-old vendor was found dead in Quiapo, Manila, on Saturday afternoon, according to police.

In a report on Sunday, the Manila Police District (MPD) identified the vendor as Jopra Domingo, who allegedly died due to lingering illness in front of a general merchandise store on Quezon Boulevard.

Police said they responded after they received information from witness Antonieta Gainsan — who discovered the lifeless body of Domingo within the area.

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Citing other witnesses, MPD said the vendor was last seen alive while sitting down on a monoblock chair.

The case is still under investigation.

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