Police arrest Region 6’s fifth most wanted in Iloilo

By Jennifer P. Rendon

One of Western Visayas’ most wanted persons was arrested during a police manhunt operation on the morning of Nov. 7.

Alias Ayat, a 39-year-old farmer from Carles town, was apprehended in Barangay Poblacion at around 10:58 a.m. Friday.

Personnel from the Carles Municipal Police Station, in coordination with the 2nd Iloilo Provincial Mobile Force Company, arrested the suspect by virtue of a warrant for two counts of violating Section 10(a) of Republic Act 7610, or the “Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act.”

The warrant was issued by the 6th Regional Trial Court, Branch 66, in Barotac Viejo, Iloilo, on Nov. 6, 2025.

A bail of PHP 80,000 for each count was recommended for the suspect’s temporary release.

Authorities confirmed that Ayat is listed as the fifth most wanted person in Region 6.

Brig. Gen. Josefino Ligan, Western Visayas police director, commended the Carles police and the 2nd Iloilo Provincial Mobile Force Company for their exemplary efforts leading to the suspect’s arrest.

He said the operation demonstrated the Police Regional Office 6’s commitment to pursuing justice and removing individuals who pose a threat to public safety.

Ligan also vowed to continue intensifying police efforts to apprehend other wanted individuals across the region.