ILOILO. Police officers from the Balasan Municipal Police Station arrested alias “Del,” Iloilo’s fourth most wanted person on June 18, 2025, in General Santos City for multiple charges including rape and child abuse. (Photo courtesy of Balasan MPS)

4th most wanted in Iloilo arrested in General Santos City

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Jun 21, 2025, 5:50 am

THE Balasan Municipal Police Station (MPS) arrested alias Del, the fourth most wanted person (MWP) in Iloilo Province in Barangay Tinagacan, General Santos City, South Cotabato at 4:30 p.m. on June 18, 2025.

Police Colonel Roland Bulalacao, officer-in-charge of the Iloilo Police Provincial Office (Ippo), commended the Balasan MPS for the successful arrest.

“The Ippo stands unyielding in its vital mission: not only to keep our communities safe, but to relentlessly pursue justice for every victim and their grieving loved ones,” Bulalacao said.

Del, 59, widowed and a resident of Purok 4, Barangay Mamhut Norte, Balasan, Iloilo, was apprehended by the Balasan MPS Tracker Team led by Police Captain Renzo Martinez, officer-in-charge.

The arrest was made under a warrant issued on March 20, 2025, by the presiding judge of Branch 66, Regional Trial Court, 6th Judicial Region, Barotac Viejo, Iloilo.

Del is facing the following charges:

– Rape by Carnal Knowledge (Article 266-A, Paragraph 1 in relation to Article 266-B of the Revised Penal Code) – no bail recommended

– Violation of Section 5(b) of Republic Act (RA) 7610 (Child Abuse) – P200,000 bail

– Acts of Lasciviousness in relation to RA 7610 – P200,000 bail

Following his arrest, police officers informed Del of his rights under the Miranda Doctrine and the Anti-Torture Law. He is now in the custody of Balasan MPS for proper disposition and further legal proceedings. (Leo Solinap/SunStar Philippines)