Navy reservist arrested in Marikina over obscenity charges
A 41-year-old Philippine Navy reservist listed among Marikina City's most wanted persons was arrested over three criminal cases involving alleged violations of the Revised Penal Code's provisions on obscene publications and indecent shows, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported Wednesday, 11 November.
PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the female reservist was arrested on 9 November at the Marikina Justice Hall in Barangay Santa Elena.
Personnel from the Marikina City Police Station's Warrant and Subpoena Unit carried out the arrest based on a warrant issued by Branch 165 of the Marikina City Regional Trial Court.
The warrant covers three cases under Article 201 of the Revised Penal Code, as amended by Presidential Decrees 960 and 969, which penalizes certain acts involving immoral doctrines, obscene publications and exhibitions, and indecent shows.
Police said the court recommended bail totaling P216,000.
The suspect was ranked ninth on the Marikina police station's most wanted persons list for November 2026.
Following her arrest, she underwent a medical examination at Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center before being transferred to the Marikina City Police Station's custodial facility.
Nartatez said the arrest demonstrated the PNP's commitment to enforcing court-issued warrants and ensuring that individuals facing criminal charges are brought before the proper authorities.
“Every warrant served reinforces the rule of law and demonstrates that the PNP remains committed to bringing individuals facing criminal charges before the proper judicial authorities,” Nartatez said.
“Hindi dapat balewalain ang anumang paglabag sa batas, anuman ang katayuan o posisyon ng taong sangkot. Mahalaga na ang bawat kasong inihahain ay dumaan sa tamang proseso at masusing pagsusuri ng hukuman,” he added.
The PNP did not disclose further details about the specific acts allegedly committed by the reservist.
The suspect remains entitled to the presumption of innocence unless proven guilty in court.