A sustained manhunt operation by the Southern Police District led to the capture of Taguig City’s Top 7 Most Wanted Person at the station level on Wednesday afternoon, October 7, 2026, in Barangay Western Bicutan.
Operatives from the Warrant and Subpoena Section of the Taguig City Police Station successfully arrested the 36-year-old suspect, identified under the alias “Darwin,” at around 2:30 PM.
The suspect was wanted for violations of Republic Act No. 7610 (Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act) and related offenses under Republic Act No. 9262 (Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004).
The arrest was executed pursuant to a warrant issued by the Regional Trial Court Branch 163 in Taguig City under Criminal Case Nos. 5777, 5778, and 5779, carrying a total recommended bail of ₱188,000.
During the operation, arresting officers strictly adhered to Supreme Court Resolution A.M. No. 21-06-08-SC, utilizing body-worn cameras and alternative recording devices.
The accused was duly informed of his constitutional rights and the nature of his arrest in a dialect he understood, opting to remain silent.
Following the apprehension, he was taken to the Taguig City Health Office for a mandatory physical and medical examination.
Southern Police District Director PBGen. Rodel A. Pastor commended the operating units, underscoring the vital role of persistent manhunt operations in bringing fugitives to justice.
“We will sustain our manhunt operations to locate wanted persons and ensure that they face the proper legal process. Every warrant served brings us closer to accountability and a safer community,” PBGen. Pastor stated.
The suspect is currently detained under police custody pending the official return of the warrant and subsequent court proceedings.
