The Palawan Police Provincial Office (PalPPO) intensified its campaign against wanted persons, resulting in the service of multiple warrants of arrest and the apprehension of a Most Wanted Person in separate operations conducted on May 29, 2026 in Bataraza, Brooke’s Point, and El Nido, Palawan.
In Bataraza, police personnel served a warrant of arrest against a 41-year-old farmer at the Bataraza Custodial Facility in Barangay Marangas. The suspect, a resident of Barangay Rio Tuba, is facing two counts of violation of Section 5(a) of Republic Act 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004. Bail was set at ₱2,000 per count.
In Brooke’s Point, another warrant was served against a 34-year-old farmer from Balabac. The accused is facing multiple charges under RA 9262, including violations of Section 5(a) and Section 5(i), with bail set at ₱2,000 per count for two charges and ₱72,000 for another count. The suspect remains under the custody of police authorities.
Meanwhile, in El Nido, joint operatives from the municipal police, Provincial Intelligence Unit, 2nd Palawan PMFC, and RMFB 401st MC arrested a 25-year-old male considered a Most Wanted Person in Barangay Villa Libertad.
The suspect is facing rape and rape by sexual assault charges under Articles 266-A of the Revised Penal Code as amended by Republic Act 8353. One of the cases carries no recommended bail.
All arrested individuals are currently under police custody for proper documentation and legal processing.
The Palawan PPO said the series of operations reflects its sustained efforts to strengthen law enforcement and ensure that fugitives are brought to justice, in line with its mandate to maintain peace and public safety across the province.
