ORMOC CITY — Police authorities arrested Baybay City’s No. 2 most wanted person for illegal drugs on Monday afternoon, January 26, in Barangay Cogon, Baybay City.

The suspect was identified as Elgin Francis Rosillo, also known as “Elgin,” 33, single, unemployed, and a resident of Barangay Guadalupe, Baybay City.

Operatives of the Baybay City Police Station apprehended Rosillo at around 3:10 p.m. by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued on January 22, 2026, for violation of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

The warrant was issued by Judge Carlos Arguelles of the Regional Trial Court Branch 14 in Baybay City, with no bail recommended.

Police said Rosillo was informed of the nature of his arrest and his constitutional rights before being taken to the Baybay City Police Station for documentation and proper disposition.
(ELVIE ROMAN ROA)