TACLOBAN CITY— A retired Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) was arrested by local police in Naval, Biliran on Friday morning, Nov. 21, after a court issued a warrant for his detention.
The suspect, identified only as alias “Andoy,” 65, married, and a resident of Brgy. Catmon, Naval, was apprehended around 10:26 a.m. in Brgy. Smo Rosario, the capital town of Biliran.
The arrest stemmed from a warrant of arrest dated Nov. 17, 2025, issued by the Branch 16, Naval, Biliran, for violation of Republic Act 9262, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004. The law covers physical, sexual, psychological, and economic abuse.
The court recommended bail of P72,000 for temporary liberty.
The arrest was conducted as part of the Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO). Authorities confirmed that the suspect was informed of the nature of his arrest and advised of his constitutional rights in a language he understood.
After being booked at the Naval Municipal Police Station, the accused was prepared for proper disposition and return to the court that issued the warrant.
(ROBERT DEJON)
