Mexico, Pampanga – The family of 14-year-old Anika Miel Jezca C. Badeo is urgently seeking the public’s help to find her after she went missing on August 19, 2024. Anika, a Grade 9 student at Pampanga High School, was last seen leaving her home in Barangay Masamat, Mexico, before heading to school. She was wearing a black t-shirt and pants at the time.
Her cousin, Louie Jay Macalla, posted on Facebook urging everyone to share the missing person’s notice to increase the chances of finding her. "Please share our post to find my cousin, your cooperation really matters. Thank you!" he pleaded in his post.
Anika’s brother, Argel James, also posted a heartfelt message on Facebook, asking for any information that might lead to her safe return. "Kung sino man po ang naka kita sa kapatid ko na si Badeo, Anika Miel Jezca C., na isang labing apat na taong gulang… ma-aari po kaming tawagan sa dalawang numero na ito… we really don’t know what happened nor her safety but if you do know her or seen her please do call or text us on those numbers," he wrote.
As the search continues, the family is asking anyone with information to contact them immediately at the provided phone numbers, 09777857324 or 09776217349. The community is rallying around the family, sharing the posts to ensure Anika is found safe and returned home soon.