Palawan’s regional Top 4 most wanted arrested

ROXAS, Palawan — Police arrested the fourth most wanted person at the regional level and the top most wanted person in Roxas, Palawan, on Sunday, 8 November 2026, over two counts of qualified rape of a minor.

The Palawan Police Provincial Office (PPO) identified the suspect only as alias “Vic,” 48, a self-employed resident of Barangay 4, Roxas.

According to police, the suspect was arrested at approximately 8:10 a.m. in Barangay Malcampo during a joint manhunt operation conducted by personnel of the Roxas Municipal Police Station, Provincial Intelligence Unit, Provincial Investigation and Detective Management Unit, 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company, and 401st Maneuver Company of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion.

Authorities served a warrant of arrest issued on 14 October 2026 by Judge Emmanuel Quial Artazo of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 14, in Taytay, Palawan.

The warrant covers two counts of qualified rape of a minor, with no bail recommended.

The suspect is currently detained at the Roxas Municipal Police Station for documentation and proper disposition.

Palawan PPO Provincial Director PCOL Joel D. Casupanan said the arrest reflects the police force's continuing efforts to locate individuals facing serious criminal charges, particularly those involving children.

“We will relentlessly pursue individuals who prey on the innocent, especially children. Let this serve as a clear warning that no one is beyond the reach of the law,” Casupanan said.

He reiterated the provincial police's commitment to strengthening intelligence-driven operations and protecting vulnerable members of the community.