THE Southern Police District (SPD), through the Taguig City Police Station, apprehended a 32-year-old female suspect in San Luis, Aurora, for alleged violations of anti-human trafficking laws and child protection statutes.
The suspect, identified through the alias “Risa,” was arrested at approximately 11:20 p.m. on October 19, 2026, at Barangay 2 by personnel from the Taguig City Police Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD), in close coordination with local law enforcement and social welfare workers from both Taguig and Aurora.
The investigation ignited when the maternal grandmother of eight-month-old twin boys sought police intervention regarding the unauthorized transfer of custody to a woman the children’s mother met via Facebook.
Initial findings revealed that the suspect allegedly sent ₱27,000 electronically and ₱3,000 in cash to the mother.
Following a Warrant to Disclose Computer Data, the mother positively identified the suspect.
On October 19, authorities raided the suspect’s residence.
Although the twin babies were not found, operatives successfully rescued two other minors—a 10-year-old and a 6-month-old infant—who were immediately placed under the protective custody of the San Luis Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office.
During interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to involvement in child trading, claiming she had passed the twins to a couple in Bulacan.
Authorities are actively pursuing leads to locate the infants and identify the alleged recipients.
The suspect faces complaints for violating Republic Act No. 9208 (Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act, as amended) and Republic Act No. 7610 (Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act).
Southern Police District Director Police Brigadier General Rodel A. Pastor highlighted that the swift cross-regional arrest was made possible through the district’s “Timpuyog” Borderless Policing System, which emphasizes inter-unit cooperation and intelligence-sharing.
“Strong coordination among police units and partner agencies allows us to pursue suspects wherever they may be and act swiftly to protect children from exploitation,” PBGEN Pastor stated.
“We will continue working with concerned authorities to locate the twins, identify all persons involved, and hold those responsible accountable,” Pastor concluded.
