Construction worker arrested in Iloilo City homicide case

By Jennifer P. Rendon

A construction worker accused of homicide was arrested on the evening of November 5 in City Proper, Iloilo City.

Alias Kevin, 29, a resident of Barangay San Felix, was apprehended in nearby Barangay Tanza-Esperanza.

Members of the Iloilo City Police Station 7 carried out the arrest based on a warrant issued by Judge Larnie Fleur Bedania Palma-Kim of the Regional Trial Court Branch 26 in Iloilo City.

A bail of PHP 120,000 was recommended for his temporary release.

Kevin is listed as the fourth most wanted person in Iloilo City.

The suspect is now in the custody of Police Station 7 for proper disposition pending his turnover to the issuing court.

Colonel Kim Legada, Iloilo City police chief, said Kevin’s arrest demonstrates the ICPO’s unwavering commitment to ensuring justice and holding fugitives accountable.

“We will continue to pursue all wanted individuals to maintain peace and order in Iloilo City,” he said.

Legada added that, in line with the Philippine National Police’s campaign Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman, the ICPO reaffirms its dedication to community safety through proactive law enforcement.