LOCAL law enforcement successfully apprehended the city’s No. 3 station-level Most Wanted Person for October 2026 during a manhunt operation conducted late Saturday night on October 17, 2026.
The operation, carried out under a synchronized SACLEO / Oplan Galugad / Bulabog sweep, was executed at approximately 10:10 P.M. inside the Pasay City Public Cemetery along Sgt. Mariano Street in Barangay 148.
The suspect, identified as 42-year-old “Lauro” and a resident of Barangay 191, was cornered by operatives acting under the directive of Southern Police District (SPD) Director Police Brigadier General Rodel A. Pastor.
Authorities arrested the accused by virtue of a warrant issued on October 6, 2026, by Family Court Branch 11 in Pasay City. He faces multiple serious charges under Criminal Case Nos. R-PSY-26-02288-CR, R-PSY-26-02289-CR, and R-PSY-26-02290-CR, which include two counts of rape under Article 266-A(1)(a) of the Revised Penal Code (as amended by RA 8353 and RA 11648), as well as acts of lasciviousness.
The court recommended no bail for the rape counts, while bond for the lasciviousness charge was set at ₱
In strict compliance with Supreme Court guidelines (A.M. No. 21-06-08-SC) regarding the recording of warrant executions, officers utilized an alternative recording device due to the unavailability of body-worn cameras.
The suspect was properly apprised of his constitutional rights in a language he understood, choosing to exercise his right to remain silent.
The accused is currently detained at the Pasay City Police Station Custodial Facility Unit pending further judicial disposition and the formal return of the warrant.
Southern Police District Director PBGen. Rodel A. Pastor commended the operating team, emphasizing the relentless drive of local police to track down fugitives.
“This operation reflects our continuing efforts to apprehend wanted persons, enforce court-issued warrants, and ensure the safety and security of our communities,” PBGen. Pastor stated.
“We will continue to strengthen police operations to uphold the law and bring those wanted by the courts to justice,” added Pastor.
