Iloilo’s No. 3 Most Wanted Nabbed for Rape

By Jennifer P. Rendon

A teenage fugitive listed as the third most wanted person in Iloilo province was arrested shortly after midnight on July 1 in Janiuay town.

The suspect, identified only as alias Ric, 18, was apprehended at his home in Barangay Abangay, Janiuay, at around 12:37 a.m. Tuesday.

He was arrested by virtue of a warrant for rape by carnal knowledge.

The warrant was issued on June 26, 2025, by the Assisting Judge of the Regional Trial Court Branch 76 in Janiuay.

No bail was recommended for his temporary release.

Ric ranks third on Iloilo province’s list of most wanted individuals.

Col. Roland Bulalacao, officer-in-charge of the Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO), commended the Janiuay Police Station for arresting the young fugitive.

“The IPPO is dedicated to ensuring community safety and delivering justice to victims and their families,” Bulalacao said.

He added that the arrest reflects the commitment of Ilonggo police to building a secure environment where everyone can thrive.

“We will aggressively pursue justice for all who have been wronged,” he added.