THE local pageant community is mourning the tragic passing of beauty queen Marielle Angelyn Valler, Mutya ng Rizal 2026 2nd Runner-Up, while grieving friends and loved ones urge authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
Initial information circulating online indicates that Valler died following a fall from a condominium unit in Mandaluyong City.
However, the Mandaluyong City Police Station has yet to release an official report regarding the incident.
Amid the tragedy, online posts from Valler’s inner circle have raised concerns about potential foul play, with friends alleging that she had been experiencing personal difficulties involving her partner, who is also a model.
Adding to the growing tension, social media reports claim that relatives locked the viewing room at a Pasig City funeral home after the first night of her wake, allegedly barring friends from paying their final respects.
The move sparked an outcry among those close to her, who are calling for transparency and accountability rather than secrecy.
“This is not about meddling. This is about a human being who deserves to be treated with dignity—even in death,” one widely shared post read. “Marielle deserves to rest in peace, her loved ones deserve answers, and if there are questions that need to be answered, let the truth come out and let justice take its course.”
As tributes pour in across social media, colleagues and pageant enthusiasts remember Valler for her warmth, grace, and poise on stage.
Friends continue to appeal to her family to allow those whose lives she touched a final chance to say goodbye, while emphasizing that mental health and transparency must remain at the forefront.
PulisReporter.com remains open to official statements from Valler’s relatives and police authorities to help clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.
READ: Mandaluyong City Police Station press statement (click this link)
READ: Official statement of Funeraria Quiogue (click this link)
