Police arrested the fifth most wanted person in the Bicol Region during a joint manhunt operation in Sitio Umalag, Barangay Quezon, Bulan, Sorsogon, on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
The suspect, identified only as alias “Naldo,” 46, was apprehended at around 7:45 a.m. by personnel of the Sorsogon 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company, in coordination with intelligence units, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), local police, and Philippine Army personnel.
According to Police Regional Office 5 (PRO 5), the arrest was carried out on the strength of a warrant issued on September 27, 2022.
Naldo faces charges of statutory rape and qualified rape in relation to Republic Act No. 7610, or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act. No bail was recommended for the rape charges.
He also faces two counts of acts of lasciviousness under the Revised Penal Code in relation to Section 5(b) of RA 7610, with recommended bail of Php 108,000 for each count.
PRO 5 Regional Director Brig. Gen. Randy Glenn Silvio said the arrest marked another step toward securing justice for the alleged victim and holding individuals accused of serious crimes accountable.
“The arrest of this wanted person brings us one step closer to achieving justice for the victim. We will not allow individuals who commit these reprehensible acts to remain at large and evade accountability,” Silvio said.
He emphasized that the Philippine National Police would continue using lawful measures to track down fugitives, particularly those facing charges involving crimes against children and other vulnerable individuals.
Police said the operation demonstrated the importance of intelligence-driven law enforcement and coordination among police and military units in locating wanted individuals.
PRO 5 also vowed to intensify manhunt operations across the Bicol Region as part of the PNP’s Focused Agenda on enhanced police operations.
The suspect is expected to face judicial proceedings over the charges filed against him. His arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
