THE Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO 6) arrested 93 wanted individuals in a weeklong manhunt conducted from April 7 to April 13, 2025, across various provinces and cities in the region.
PRO 6 Director Police Brigadier General Jack Wanky commended the personnel for the success of the operations, saying, “These accomplishments show your dedication and unwavering commitment in accounting for the remaining wanted persons in the region.”
Wanky praised the community's support and the local government's unwavering commitment to intensifying efforts against fugitives, stating that they will be relentlessly pursued.
Of the total arrests, 22 were identified as Most Wanted Persons (MWPs) and 71 as Other Wanted Persons (OWPs).
The Iloilo Police Provincial Office (Ippo) recorded the highest number of arrests among all units, accounting for 31 or 33.33 percent of the total apprehensions.
Among the significant arrests were alias Ren-Ren, also known as Maik, 35, who was listed as the region’s top most wanted person for murder. He was apprehended in Barangay Model, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, on April 13, 2025.
Another high-profile capture was alias Jelly, 57, ranked eighth on the regional list of MWPs. He was arrested on April 12, 2025, in Barangay Jawod, San Joaquin, Iloilo.
He faces charges of murder and violation of Republic Act 10591, or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.
All arrested individuals have been turned over to the courts concerned for appropriate legal proceedings. (Leo Solinap)