Kierra Apostol

Kierra Apostol was an 18-year-old transgender woman from Peñablanca, Cagayan, and a business management student at Cagayan State University, remembered as a young woman with a bright future ahead.

On June 23, 2025, Kierra was found dead in a local river days after going missing following a sleepover at a friend’s house. Her death sparked grief and outrage among LGBTQ+ advocates, who mourned the loss of a vibrant young life.