Police operatives have arrested a man listed as the No. 10 Regional Most Wanted Person of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) in Marabut, Samar, the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) reported.
In a press release, PRO-8 said the 39-year-old suspect, identified only by the alias “Pido,” was arrested in Barangay Logero, Marabut, on November 7, 2026.
The suspect, a resident of Marabut, was apprehended by personnel of the Marabut Municipal Police Station (MPS) through intensified intelligence operations and law enforcement efforts.
Authorities served a warrant of arrest against him for alleged violation of Section 1, paragraphs (b) and (d) of Presidential Decree No. 1829, or the Obstruction of Justice Law.
The warrant was issued on August 9, 2024, and carries a recommended bail of P36,000.
Following his arrest, the suspect was brought to the Marabut MPS for documentation and proper disposition.
PRO-8 Regional Director Police Brigadier General Romano V. Cardiño commended the operating personnel for their efforts in locating and apprehending the wanted individual.
Cardiño stressed that intelligence gathering and coordinated police operations remain essential in tracking down individuals who evade the law.
“Walang lugar para magtago ang mga taong nagtatangkang umiwas sa batas. Patuloy nating paiigtingin ang paghahanap sa mga wanted person upang matiyak na mananagot ang mga ito sa kanilang mga nagawang paglabag,” Cardiño said.
PRO-8 also assured the public that it would continue strengthening intelligence-driven operations and deploying personnel and resources to address criminality and apprehend wanted individuals.
