ORMOC CITY– A barangay councilor from Naval, Biliran listed as the province’s Rank No. 9 most wanted person turned herself in to authorities on Monday morning, December 1.
PMajor Sherwin Amando Machete, officer-in-charge of the Naval Police Station, identified the suspect as alias “Elena,” 55, married, and a resident of Brgy. Libtong, Naval. She is an elected Sangguniang Barangay Member.
Her surrender came after a warrant of arrest was issued on November 18, 2025, by RTC Judge Luz Petilla Navarrete of the 8th Judicial Region for violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (RA 3019) and Malversation of Public Funds (Article 217 of the Revised Penal Code). Bail was set at P60,000.
Police said the suspect was properly informed of her rights before being brought to the Naval Municipal Police Station for booking. She will be turned over to the court that issued the warrant for further proceedings.
(ROBERT DEJON)
