THE Palace extends its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Alfredo “Fred” Lobo on his passing.
Fred was a veteran journalist whose beat included Malacanan Palace. He served as President of the National Press Club from 1995 to 1998.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of Mr. Lobo in this period of mourning. May he rest in peace,” said the statement released on June 16.
Veteran journalist and Manila Bulletin columnist Fred Lobo was found dead inside his condominium unit in Manila Monday morning, the Manila Police District (MPD) said on Wednesday.
Based on initial reports, the body of Lobo, former president of the National Press Club of the Philippines was found inside the comfort room of Unit 706 Vista Condominium at 2587 Taft Avenue corner Vito Cruz Street in Malate at around 9:05 a.m. of June 13.
The security guard of the condominium building received a text message from one of the tenants Sunday evening complaining of foul odor emanating from one of the units on the 7th floor.
This prompted the security guard to verify the report but could not locate where the foul odor was emanating. The following morning, the security guard again made an inspection and was able to determine that the odor came from unit 706.
The management immediately contacted the owner of the house by phone but no one was answering the calls. It was later decided to forcibly open the door after which they discovered Lobo dead inside the comfort room.
The management of the condominium building immediately reported this to the Adriatico police station.
According to the MPD, the case is still under investigation pending the result of the autopsy.
