A Catholic priest known for his fight against mining operations in Eastern Samar province reportedly after his motorcycle was hit by a car near the town of Llorente in Samar.
Fr. Alejandro Galo Jr., 66, was riding a motorcycle when he was struck by an oncoming vehicle at the outskirts of Llorente.
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The car driver, a woman, is now in the custody of the Llorente police, according to the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP)..
Galo was a vocal critic of mining operations in the province, actively advocating for environmental protection and the rights of local communities.
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