MANILA, Philippines - Angelica Jane Yap, also known as "Pastillas Girl" mother was shot dead on Sunday evening at the corner of Tagaytay Street and Cabatuan Street in Barangay 131, Caloocan City.
A Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) camera of the barangay captured the killing of Maria Teresa Yap also known as "Teteng," who sustained a gunshot wound in the back of the head.
According to ABS-CBN News report, the 43-year-old barangay kagawad was with one of her daughters and her niece and was about to eat at a roadside eatery when an unknown man suddenly approached her from behind, shooting her at proximity.
Yap was taken to the Chinese General Hospital, but was pronounced dead at 9:20 p.m. Angelica went to the hospital after she learned about the incident.
On Twitter, the former It's Showtime darling shared her emotion. Condolences and sympathy to her family poured in immediately.
ABS-CBN also reported that Yap has received a lot of death threats via text messages saying she would be finished before Christmas but she just ignored it.
Police officials recovered 9mm shells from the incident. They are now investigating about the crime scene.
Pastillas Girl Angelica Jane Yap and her mother Maria Teresa. Photo Credit: It's Showtime |
A Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) camera of the barangay captured the killing of Maria Teresa Yap also known as "Teteng," who sustained a gunshot wound in the back of the head.
According to ABS-CBN News report, the 43-year-old barangay kagawad was with one of her daughters and her niece and was about to eat at a roadside eatery when an unknown man suddenly approached her from behind, shooting her at proximity.
Yap was taken to the Chinese General Hospital, but was pronounced dead at 9:20 p.m. Angelica went to the hospital after she learned about the incident.
On Twitter, the former It's Showtime darling shared her emotion. Condolences and sympathy to her family poured in immediately.
Pain demands to be felt.
— Angelica Yap (@angelicaj__) November 29, 2015
Pag pray po natin ang mommy at pamilya ni angel. Sana mabigyan ng sapat na hustisya ang nang yari kay tita. God bless you YAP FAMILY 🙏🏼
— Richard Parojinog (@mrparojinog) November 29, 2015
Saddened to hear of your recent loss, @angelicaj__ . May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
— ItsShowtimeNa (@itsShowtimena) November 29, 2015
Our sincerest condolences to Pastillas Girl and her family. Ctto pic.twitter.com/za2N53IiUP
— SIR BANATERO QUOTES (@SirBanatero) November 30, 2015
#Aldubnation Lets say condolence to the Family of Pastillas Girl. It was so shocking! As her mom shot dead at the back of her head😇😕
— Joyce Mendoza (@H0ney_Joyce) November 29, 2015
We want to send our condolences to the family of Miss Pastillas Girl @angelicaj__. Stay strong.
— THE ALDUB BOYS (@AldubBoys) November 29, 2015
ABS-CBN also reported that Yap has received a lot of death threats via text messages saying she would be finished before Christmas but she just ignored it.
Police officials recovered 9mm shells from the incident. They are now investigating about the crime scene.