7 prisoners escape from CDO jail

MANILA, Philippines – Authorities are now conducting a hot pursuit operation against inmates who escaped prison Tuesday dawn in Cagayan de Oro City.
Jail Warden Dominador Tagarda said seven inmates initially bolted out of the Misamis Oriental Provincial Jail and Rehabilitation Center located in the city, but 2 were immediately arrested.
The inmates allegedly escaped by destroying the roof of their prison cells past 2 a.m.
The Philippine National Police’s Special Weapons and Tactics Unit are assisting jail guards in locating the remaining prisoners