Bacolod diocese mourns loss of lives in procession crash

BACOLOD CITY - The Diocese of Bacolod is mourning the death of three individuals in a road accident during a Good Friday evening procession in Barangay Alangilan here.

- By GLAZYL MASCULINO and PNA

The fatalities were identified as Dionelo Soquite, a lay leader; Gilbert Tanique, a barangay tanod; and Dayne Mahinay Plobino, a youth member, all parishioners of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish.

Some 17 others were injured, including 14 who are confined in three private hospitals, and three who sustained slight injuries, among them two police officers.

In a statement Saturday afternoon, Bacolod Bishop Patricio Buzon said the diocese “stands in solidarity with all the affected families, especially those of the deceased.”

“We are deeply grieved by the tragic incident. We are offering our prayers, supports and compassion in this time of mourning. We continue to pray for those who were injured, that they may find healing and quick recovery,” he added.