BACOLOD City – Charged with child abuse, a man was arrested in Barangay Lantad, Silay City, Negros Occidental.
Resident Armelo Moletin was caught on the strength of an arrest warrant around 1 p.m. on May 20, police said.
Police officers served Moletin the warrant the court issued in relation to a case he faces for violation of Republic Act 7610, or the Special Protection of Children against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act.
The suspect was detained in the custodial facility of the Silay City police station.
The court recommended an P80,000 bail bond for the his temporary liberty./PN
