DECEMBER 30, 2025 — Authorities confirmed there is still no evidence pointing to foul play in the case of Sherra De Juan, the bride-to-be who vanished weeks before her scheduled wedding and was later found in Pangasinan.

Quezon City Police District spokesperson Police Major Jennifer Gannaban said investigators are cautious in drawing conclusions. 

“Sa ngayon, dahil wala pa tayong nakukuhang ibang evidence na nagkaroon nga po ng crime, ay hindi pa po natin masasabi,” she explained. 

(For now, since we have not obtained evidence that a crime occurred, we cannot say yet.)

She added that De Juan’s fiancé, Mark Arjay Reyes, was initially considered a person of interest only because of the information he provided. 

“Sa ngayon po wala namang evidence na nagpapakita na siya nga po 'yung may gawa kaya hindi po natin siya maituturing na suspect,” Gannaban clarified. 

(At present, there is no evidence showing he was responsible, so we cannot consider him a suspect.)

De Juan told police she boarded a van on December 10 to buy bridal shoes at a mall in Fairview. She later transferred to an SUV, where she recalled being with two other men aside from the driver. 

“Ang salaysay niya is nung magising siya, or nung matauhan siya, nasa Pangasinan na siya,” Gannaban said. 

(Her account is that when she woke up, she was already in Pangasinan.)

Investigators are retracing the vehicle’s route to determine how she ended up far from Quezon City.

De Juan was reunited with her family on December 29 and underwent medical evaluation. Police reported she suffered nausea after surviving mostly on just water for several days. Doctors noted her condition was consistent with acid-peptic disease or dyspepsia caused by irregular eating. She was prescribed medication and advised to rest.

Reyes expressed relief over her safe return but emphasized her recovery. 

“At this time, we are still not fully aware of everything that happened, as my fiancée is not yet able to clearly remember the entire incident. We respectfully ask for understanding as we allow her the time and space to recover,” he said.

He added, “Her health is our top priority, especially as she has lost a significant amount of weight and needs proper care, rest, and healing — both physically and emotionally.”

Acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. earlier ordered police units across Metro Manila and nearby provinces to coordinate search efforts and pursue all angles. Authorities maintain that while no crime has been established, the investigation remains active.

Beyond the missing-person case

Sherra’s disappearance didn’t just worry practically the entire nation — it got everyone talking about how stressful weddings have become. She and Mark were supposed to tie the knot on December 14, but instead of excitement, the whole thing turned into worry and confusion when she went missing just days before.

A lot of people are saying that the pressure of planning these big, elaborate ceremonies often takes away from what really matters — the marriage itself. Imagine all the expectations, the family demands, the social media hype — it’s no wonder couples feel overwhelmed. 

Mental health advocates are even pointing out that this should be a wake-up call: health and peace of mind should come first, not the spectacle.

Maybe it’s time we ask: Are we celebrating love, or just putting on a show?

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