ANTIQUE – The Tracker Team of Antique Police Provincial Office (APPO) arrested the province’s No. 9 most wanted person in Sitio San Juan, Barangay San Roque, Libertad town.
The accused, identified only by the alias “Ser,” 34, married, and a resident of the same town, was arrested on January 28 by virtue of a warrant of arrest for the crime of four counts of acts of lasciviousness in relation to Section 5(b) of Republic Act 7610, issued and signed by the Regional Trial Court, Sixth Judicial Region, Branch 13 in Culasi, Antique on January 22, 2026.
The operation was executed by elements of the Libertad Municipal Police Station (MPS), APPO’s Provincial Intelligence Unit, and 2nd Antique Provincial Mobile Force Company.
The suspect was detained at Libertad MPS pending turnover to the issuing court.
Police said the court recommended a bail amounting to P180,000 for each of four counts of acts of lasciviousness.
“The successful arrest is a clear manifestation of our police officers’ unwavering commitment to uphold the rule of law and protect our communities. This accomplishment reflects the dedication, discipline, and teamwork of our personnel, as well as the strong support of our partner agencies and the community,” said Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) director Brigadier General Josefino D. Ligan.
He added: “We assure the public that the PRO-6 remains steadfast in pursuing those who evade justice and in maintaining peace, order, and public safety across Antique./PN
