TACLOBAN CITY — A 66-year-old priest, Fr. Alejandro ‘Alex’ Galo Jr., was killed in a vehicular accident in Llorente, Eastern Samar, on Wednesday, January 15, at around 8:45 a.m.
According to the Llorente municipal police, Fr. Galo died on the spot after the motorcycle he was riding was hit by a sports utility vehicle (SUV) driven by a woman.
The incident occurred along a sharp curve in Barangay Naubay, a known accident-prone area in Llorente.
The woman driver, whose identity has not been disclosed except to say she was from Tacloban City and works in a nongovernment organization, is currently under the custody of the Llorente police.
The Diocese of Borongan expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of Fr. Galo, who served as the head of the Commission on Church Properties for the diocese.
“We ask for your prayers during this difficult time as we honor the life and legacy of a remarkable servant of God. Let us come together in prayer, remembering Fr. Alex in our hearts and asking for God’s comfort for all who mourn his loss,” the diocese said in a statement through its chancellor, Fr. James Abella.
The diocese also assured the faithful that details regarding the wake, funeral masses, and burial arrangements will be announced soon.
Fr. Galo, a native of Maydolong, Eastern Samar, had been a priest for 39 years. He was known for his strong anti-mining advocacy in Eastern Samar, a stance that earned him both respect and recognition within the community.
(JOEY A. GABIETA)
