ORMOC CITY– The individual identified as the number one most wanted person by local police was apprehended on Wednesday, May 27, at approximately 7 pm in Brgy. Bato, Biliran, Biliran.
Authorities identified the suspect as a 58-year-old married farmer known by the alias “Bebot,” a resident of Sitio Bantilan, Brgy. Bato.
The arrest was executed under a warrant of arrest dated May 21, 2025, issued by Judge Luz Petilla Navarette of RTC Branch 16, Naval, Biliran, for the crime of statutory rape. The court did not grant bail for the accused’s temporary release.
Upon arrest, the suspect was informed in a language he understands of the nature of the charges and his constitutional rights.
He was then taken to the Biliran Municipal Police Station for booking and subsequent processing before being transferred back to the issuing court and ultimately turned over to the Biliran Sub-provincial Jail.
(ROBERT DEJON)
