BACOOR, Cavite – A woman was discovered dead in a hotel room in Bacoor City, Cavite province, on Wednesday morning, local police reported.

The victim and a man identified only as “Rommel” checked into the hotel for a 12-hour stay at 1:57 am, according to initial investigations by the Bacoor Component City Police Station (CCPS).

At approximately 6:30 am, the man left the room, telling staff he was going to buy food. When questioned further, he reportedly became agitated and fled the scene.

Hotel employees subsequently found the woman’s body in the room, covered in blood. A knife was recovered at the crime scene.

The suspect left behind a backpack at the reception, allowing police to confirm the identity he used during check-in.

CCPS Chief Lt. Col. John Paulo Carracedo said in a statement that the victim has been identified. Authorities are currently in pursuit of the suspect.