ILOILO – Police in Balasan town have arrested Iloilo Province’s Top 8 most wanted person in a manhunt operation carried out around 12:18 p.m. on September 1 in Barangay Poblacion Sur.
The suspect, identified as alias “Buknoy,” 19, of Barangay Poblacion Norte, Balasan, was served a warrant of arrest for violation of Republic Act 10883, or the New Anti-Carnapping Act of 2016. The warrant was issued on August 26, 2025 by the Regional Trial Court Branch 66 in Barotac Viejo, Iloilo.
Police Brigadier General Josefino D. Ligan, Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) director, lauded the Balasan Municipal Police Station and the Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) for their swift action.
“The arrest of a provincial-level most wanted person reflects our commitment to pursue law offenders and bring them before the court of law. This serves as a warning to those who continue to evade justice — the PNP will not stop until all wanted persons are accounted for,” Ligaya said.
Authorities said the suspect was apprised of his rights and is now under police custody, awaiting turnover to the court./PN
