ORMOC CITY– A 70-year-old farmer, listed as Rank No. 8 on Biliran’s most wanted list, was apprehended by local authorities in Sitio Upper San Agustin, Barangay Uson, Caibiran, Biliran at 11:00 am on March 19.
Caibiran Chief of Police, PCpt. Teofilo Gervacio III, identified the suspect as alias “Eriano”, a resident of Sitio Upper San Agustin, Brgy. Uson.
The arrest was carried out based on a warrant of arrest issued on March 18, 2025, by Judge Constantino Esber of RTC Branch 37 (Caibiran), 8th Judicial Region, Naval, Biliran, for the crime of statutory rape.
Authorities informed the suspect of his arrest and constitutional rights under the Miranda Doctrine in a language he understood. He was then transported to the Caibiran Municipal Police Station for booking and proper disposition before being turned over to the issuing court.
(ROBERT DEJON)
