Statement: On Murder of Filipina in Sweden

30 September 2018 – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has expressed its condolences to and is assisting the family of Mailyn Conde Sinambong, a Filipina mother of two based in Kista, Sweden, who was allegedly murdered by her Swedish actor-husband last week.

Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter S. Cayetano has been informed of the incident and of the request of the mother, Mrs. Maria Monato, for assistance which she personally coursed through the DFA Consular Office in Cebu. Secretary Cayetano has given assurances that all the necessary assistance shall be extended to Mailyn’s family to not only immediately reunite her with her loved ones in the Philippines but also to ensure that justice would be served.

The Philippine Embassy in Norway is in contact with Swedish authorities in connection with the 23 September murder of Mailyn. The Embassy said it is also working with the Swedish government-provided lawyer handling the case.

It was learned that Mailyn’s husband is in the custody of Swedish authorities in connection with her murder. The Embassy is also in touch with Mailyn’s aunt in Norway and her mother in Medellin, Cebu. END