Ardot Parojinog’s sibling Melodia died due to ‘cardiogenic shock’ — PNP chief Cascolan

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Camilo Pancratius Cascolan on Monday said Melodina "Apyat" Parojinog-Malingin, sister of the late former Ozamiz City councilor Ricardo "Ardot" Parojinog, has died over the weekend.

At a press briefing, Cascolan cited an initial investigation that showed Parojinog-Malingin died due to ardiogenic shock secondary to intractable cardiac arrhythmia Atrial Fibrillation to Ventricular Tachychardia secondary to massive gastrointestinal bleeding secondary to Uremic Gastropathy.

Parojinog-Malingin died at the Mayor Hilarion A. Ramiro Sr. Medical Center in Ozamiz City on Sunday morning. At the time of her death, she was a co-accused in the same case of her brother for alleged violation of Republic Act No. 9165 and Republic Act No. 10591.

Cascolan said Parojinog-Malingin was under detention while awaiting trial for her drug case along with her husband, Gaudencio.

Meanwhile, Cascolan said the remains of Parojinog had already been turned over to his family.

Parojinog, who is the brother of former mayor Reynaldo Parojinog Sr., was found dead inside the detention cell of Ozamiz City Police Station on Friday.

He was in the city because he was about to attend a hearing, according to PNP spokesman Police Brigadier General Bernard Banac.

Police Regional Office X chief Police Brigadier General Rolando Anduyan earlier said Parojinog had died of heart attack and probable COVID-19.

Probe is still ongoing as regards his death, Cascolan said. — Anna Felicia Bajo/RSJ, GMA News