Feed

Didn't I tell you not to play with the cone?

That time I tried to be Coraline's "Other Mother" and ended up scaring the whole neighborhood

[Warning: Animal deaths/abandonment] Ahjay Paws Aftercare in Bacoor shut down after animal carcasses found in Bulacan

Ahjay Paws Aftercare, a pet funeral and cremation business in Bacoor, has been ordered to stop operating. This came after the carcasses of 29 animals were found dumped in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. According to reports, the owner was unable to provide sufficient proof that the pets entrusted to the business were actually cremated, or that the ashes returned to owners belonged to their pets.

- Friday, October 30, 2026 — Rescuers reportedly found the carcasses of 29 animals in sacks and plastic bags in a vacant lot in Barangay Minuyan Proper, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. Early reports said 26 dogs and 3 cats, and police later said 27 dogs and 2 cats.
- October 30–31 — As the discovery spread online, pet owners who said they had paid Ahjay Paws Aftercare for cremation and funeral services came forward. Some owners said the names and weights written in posts showing the recovered carcasses matched their own pets.
- October 31 — Bacoor Mayor Strike Revilla announced the suspension of Ahjay Paws Aftercare's operations. City hall met with the owner, Jonathan Legaspi, and more than 30 pet owners. (philstar)
- October 31 — The owner reportedly admitted that he sent some of the pets to Calaocan for cremation. However, authorities said he was unable to present enough records or proof that the cremations actually took place. They also said they could not confirm whether the animals in the viral posts were pets that had been entrusted to this business.
- October 31 — The mayor said there was no CCTV footage to confirm the cremations and not enough documentation. The owner also reportedly could not guarantee that the ashes returned to owners belonged to their pets.
- As of November 1, 2026 — Bacoor ordered the business closed and directed the PNP to investigate the owner over possible charges including estafa (fraud) and civil damages. Authorities in San Jose del Monte are also looking into possible violations of sanitation and solid waste management rules.

If you used Ahjay Paws, or know someone who did, keep everything: receipts, GCash/bank transfer proofs, chats, photos, cremation certificates, pet records, dates, and any urns/ashes you received. PAWS has also advised affected pet owners to gather evidence and file a formal complaint.

We hope the affected pet parents can get help. If you have information that could help identify the animals that were found, please report it to the authorities or official channels rather than relying only on screenshots or posts.

Summary: The carcasses of 29 animals were found dumped in Bulacan. Ahjay Paws Aftercare in Bacoor was shut down because the owner could not prove that pets were cremated, or that the ashes returned to owners really belonged to their pets. The PNP is investigating possible violations including estafa.

https://qa.philstar.com/headlines/2026/10/31/2567116/pet-crematorium-shut-down-after-26-dogs-3-cats-found-dumped-bulacan

Authorities arrest an American with 17.46 million pesos' worth of marijuana at NAIA Terminal 3 on Thursday, October 29

Yesterday's Top News from the Philippines (11/02)

📌 Here are 8 important stories from the Philippines on November 2, gathered in one place. Click a title to go to the full article.

1. Angeles Police Arrest 5 Wanted Suspects, Including Pampanga's Top Most Wanted Fraud Suspect
Angeles police arrested 5 wanted suspects, including Pampanga's top most wanted fraud suspect, around All Saints' Day.

2. Pampanga Police Arrest 4 Fugitives on All Saints' Day — Including Province's No. 2 Most Wanted for Rape of a Minor
On All Saints' Day, Pampanga police arrested 4 wanted suspects in a row, including the province's No. 2 most wanted on a charge of raping a minor.

3. Immigration Arrests Chinese Fugitive in Parañaque Over $700K Phone Scam
The Bureau of Immigration said it arrested a 39-year-old Chinese national in Parañaque who is wanted in China over a 4.73 million yuan phone scam.

4. Third-Alarm Fire in Zamboanga City on All Saints' Night — 130 to 500 Homes Burned
On All Saints' night, a third-alarm fire in Tugbungan, Zamboanga City, burned 130 to 500 homes, with the extent of damage varying by report.

5. Provincial Most Wanted Arrested in Panukulan, Quezon Over Child Sexual Assault Charge
In Panukulan, Quezon, a man on the provincial most wanted list for child sexual assault was arrested on the evening of All Saints' Day.

6. Police Warn: 'Beware of Investment Pitches by Social Media Celebrities' — Woman Arrested Over 160 Million Peso Fraud
After the arrest of a woman accused of a 160 million peso investment scam, the national police warned people to be careful about investments promoted by social media celebrities as well.

7. Drug Sting in Magalang, Pampanga — 374,000 Pesos Worth of Shabu Seized, 1 Arrested
A drug sting in Magalang, Pampanga led to the seizure of 374,000 pesos worth of shabu and the arrest of 1 person, while another escaped.

8. Dozens of Pet Carcasses Dumped in Bulacan — Cavite Cremation Company Under Investigation
A Cavite cremation company is under investigation over the dumping of dozens of pet carcasses in Bulacan, and the number of people who filed reports has reached 53.

2 Teenage Girls Drown While Swimming in Iponan River in Cagayan de Oro

📌 On the afternoon of Sunday, November 1, All Saints' Day, two girls aged 12 and 13 died while swimming in the Iponan River in Barangay Pagatpat, Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao. The Daily Tribune reported that they were swept away by a sudden surge of water (flash flood) caused by heavy rain upstream.

■ What Happened
· According to GMA, when the girls called for help, residents rushed to the scene first, and rescuers arrived soon after. Rescuers attempted resuscitation and took them to the hospital, but both girls died.
· Citing Nick Jabagat, the city's disaster risk reduction and management officer, the Daily Tribune reported that the two girls were swimming near the riverbank when they were swept away by a sudden rush of water. GMA reported only that they drowned while swimming, so accounts of the cause of the accident differ between reports.

■ Investigation / Current Status
· Barangay officials said they will put up "No Swimming" warning signs at the river (GMA).

■ Notes for Residents and Travelers
· Even if the sky is clear where you are, rain upstream can make river water rise suddenly, so avoid swimming in rivers and streams after it rains.
· Do not let children swim in rivers on their own, and get out of the water right away if the current picks up or the water turns muddy.

■ Sources
GMA (11/2), Daily Tribune (11/2)

■ Photos
· 1. Video still of the swollen, muddy Iponan River — GMA News
· 2. File photo · Illustration of a hand reaching out from the water — Daily Tribune

BCDA Signs 3 Leisure Facility Leases in Clark and Camp John Hay — Minimum of PHP 85 Million in Investment

📌 It was reported on Monday, November 2 that the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has signed 3 lease agreements to bring leisure and tourism facilities to Clark, Pampanga and Camp John Hay in Baguio. The three companies have pledged combined investments of at least PHP 85 million.

■ What's Changing
· Clark: Grace Farm Nature Resort Corp. will build a leisure and recreation resort under a 15-year lease and invest at least PHP 50 million within the first lease period.
· Camp John Hay: The Baguio-based restaurant brand 'Sizzling Plate' will open a 500 sqm outlet (Anrey, Inc., at least PHP 15 million within 1 year of signing the contract), and Zoo and Theme Parks Services, Inc. will build a nature-based family adventure park (at least PHP 20 million within 10 years, applying eco-friendly development principles).
· BCDA President and CEO Joshua M. Bingcang said, "This will create economic activity and jobs and widen the choices for leisure and tourism." The exact contract dates, opening schedules, and number of jobs were not announced.

■ Tips for Residents and Travelers
· The Clark resort is still at the contract stage, so no opening date has been announced. If you want to visit, wait for the operator's official opening announcement.
· Family travelers visiting Camp John Hay in Baguio should note that an experience-based park is set to be added.

■ Source
Daily Tribune (11/2)

■ Photo
· File photo · A Bases Conversion and Development Authority official speaking at a briefing — Daily Tribune

Pampanga Police: Undas "Generally Peaceful" — Angeles Disaster Response Team Deployed at Cemeteries

📌 On Monday, November 2, the Pampanga Police Provincial Office (Pampanga PPO) said on its official Facebook page that this year's Undas (All Saints' Day on November 1 and All Souls' Day on November 2) was observed "generally peaceful" across Pampanga. The Angeles City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (ACDRRMO) also deployed personnel to cemeteries and key points in the city on November 1 to assist visitors paying respects to their departed loved ones.

■ Key Points
· The Pampanga PPO credited the peaceful Undas to stepped-up patrols, security at cemeteries, terminals, and major roads, operation of Police Assistance Desks, and cooperation with local governments and volunteers. It also posted an announcement that there were no major incidents across Central Luzon on the same day.
· Under "Oplan Kaluluwa 2026," the ACDRRMO handled on-site monitoring and emergency assistance at cemeteries and key points in Angeles on November 1, according to the Angeles City Information Office and The Voice.
· The announcement did not include figures such as the number of incidents or the number of people assisted.

■ Tips for Residents and Travelers
· The emergency hotline announced by the Pampanga PPO is 911.
· Even after the holiday ends, keep your bag in front of you and watch your belongings in crowded places such as cemeteries and terminals.

■ Sources
Pampanga PPO (official Facebook, 11/2), Angeles City Information Office (official Facebook, 11/2), The Voice Newsweekly (11/2)

■ Photos
· 1. Pampanga PPO graphic announcing "Undas generally peaceful" — Pampanga Police Provincial Office (official Facebook)
· 2. Disaster response team checking a visitor's blood pressure at a cemetery — The Voice Newsweekly
· 3. In front of the Angeles disaster response team's medical assistance tent — Angeles City Information Office (official Facebook)
· 4. Disaster response team giving first aid to a cemetery visitor — Angeles City Information Office (official Facebook)
· 5. Disaster response team members in front of a cemetery at night — Angeles City Information Office (official Facebook)
· 6. A team member checking blood pressure at a memorial park — Angeles City Information Office (official Facebook)
· 7. "Oplan Kaluluwa" medical assistance station and ambulance — Angeles City Information Office (official Facebook)
· 8. File photo · Central Luzon police Undas assistance tent (kabanatuan) — Pampanga Police Provincial Office (official Facebook)

29-Year-Old Woman Drowns at a Hot Spring Resort in Calamba, Laguna — Man Who Was With Her Arrested

📌 At around 1 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, a 29-year-old woman drowned in the pool of a hot spring resort in Barangay Bagong Kalsada, Calamba City, Laguna. According to the Daily Tribune, a male friend who was with her was arrested, and police are preparing to file a complaint for reckless imprudence resulting in homicide.

■ What Happened
· A witness stated that the man carried the woman on his shoulder and jumped into the pool with her, then dragged the woman, who appeared unconscious, toward the pool steps before throwing her back into the water.
· The witness said that at first they thought the two were just horsing around. The report to police came in at around 9:55 a.m. the same day.

■ Investigation · Current Status
· A barangay tanod (community watch officer) who responded apprehended the man and handed him over to the Calamba City police station.
· The charge is the police's assessment, and it has not been reported whether a complaint was actually filed.

■ Notes for Residents and Travelers
· Avoid swimming in resort pools late at night when no lifeguards are on duty.
· If someone in your group is not moving in the water, don't assume they are joking — pull them out of the water right away and call for help.

■ Source
Daily Tribune (11/2)

■ Photo
· File photo · Underwater view of a pool — Daily Tribune

Robbery of a 14-Year-Old Boy in Payatas, Quezon City — 3 Minors Handed Over to Police

📌 At around 8:45 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, near the basketball court on Lansones Street in Barangay Payatas B, Quezon City, Metro Manila, a 14-year-old boy was threatened with a screwdriver by 3 minors and robbed of his cell phone and cash. The next day, guardians brought the three minors to the police station, and the cell phone was recovered.

■ How It Happened
· According to a Daily Tribune report, the victim was walking with 2 friends when they ran into the three minors, and one of them threatened the boy with a screwdriver and dragged him into an alley.
· He was robbed of a Samsung cell phone worth 16,000 pesos and 500 pesos in cash. The 2 friends who were with him ran away and told their parents, who reported it to the barangay and the Payatas-Batasan police station (Station 13).

■ Investigation · Current Status
· At around 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, the guardians brought the three minors to Station 13 on their own.
· The case will be forwarded to the Quezon City prosecutor's office, which will determine the minors' ages, their discernment, and whether they qualify for diversion under the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, and the minors will also be turned over to the city's social welfare and development department.

■ Notes for Residents and Travelers
· At night, avoid deserted alleys and the areas around basketball courts, and don't walk around with your cell phone out on the street.
· If you are threatened with a weapon, put your physical safety before your belongings, and call 911 or the nearest police station right away.

■ Source
Daily Tribune (11/2)

■ Photo
· File photo · Quezon City Police District logo and headquarters building — Daily Tribune

Dozens of pet carcasses dumped in Bulacan — Investigation into Cavite cremation business

📌 Dozens of dog and cat carcasses in plastic bags were found along a roadside in Barangay Minuyan Proper, San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan, and police and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) are investigating. A pet cremation business in Bacoor City, Cavite, where owners had entrusted their pets for cremation, has been identified, and according to GMA, as of Monday, November 2, 53 owners had contacted Bacoor police.

■ How the incident unfolded
· The number of carcasses varies by report: Philstar and Daily Tribune say 29 (26 dogs, 3 cats), while GMA says more than 20. GMA only said the discovery was made on a "Wednesday."
· According to Philstar, the owners had entrusted their pets for cremation to the Bacoor cremation business "Ahjay Paws Aftercare." The owner said some were sent to another crematorium in Caloocan, but did not provide sufficient proof that they had been cremated.
· An animal welfare group said it found more suspected dumping sites in Barangays Minuyan 4 and 5 in the same city, but authorities have not yet officially confirmed this (Daily Tribune).
· Bacoor Mayor Strike Revilla ordered the business closed (Philstar) and said that on November 2 the owner said he would stop cooperating with the investigation and wait for charges to be filed. The mayor urged 47 victims to cooperate with the police (Manila Bulletin — the number of complainants varies by report).
· Bacoor police are preparing criminal charges including fraud (estafa) and are also looking into the possible involvement of 5 to 7 employees (GMA), and the NBI is conducting a separate investigation. The charges have not yet been finalized.
· Bacoor City is preparing an ordinance to regulate pet crematorium and cemetery businesses.

■ Notes for residents and travelers
· When entrusting a pet for cremation, keep receipts, certificates, and messages exchanged with the business (recommendation from the animal welfare group PAWS).
· If you used the same business, you can bring related documents and photos and report directly to Bacoor police.

■ Sources
GMA (11/2), Philstar (11/2), Manila Bulletin (11/2), Daily Tribune (11/2)

■ Photos
· 1. Plastic bags dumped along the roadside (blurred) — Philstar
· 2. People in protective suits cleaning up the scene — GMA News
· 3. Checking the scene next to dumped bags at night — Manila Bulletin
· 4. A pile of plastic bags in a pit — Daily Tribune

Drug buy-bust in Magalang, Pampanga — P374,000 worth of shabu seized, 1 arrested

📌 At around 10 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, a police drug buy-bust operation at the San Isidro Resettlement Site in Barangay San Isidro, Magalang, Pampanga, led to the arrest of 1 person while another escaped. About 55 g of suspected shabu (methamphetamine), worth P374,000 at the standard market price, was seized.

■ What happened
· The Pampanga Police Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU) carried out the operation together with the Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU), the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Region 3 Pampanga office, and the Magalang police station.
· The arrested suspect and the seized items were brought to the PDEU office, where paperwork is being processed.

■ Investigation / current status
· Police are preparing charges for violation of the Dangerous Drugs Act (RA 9165) and are pursuing the accomplice who escaped.
· Pampanga Provincial Police Director Ricardo David said, "As long as illegal drugs exist, the Pampanga police will not stop."

■ Notes for residents and travelers
· The Philippines punishes drug possession and trafficking severely. Do not accept items or "errands" from strangers.
· If you see suspicious transactions in your neighborhood, do not intervene yourself; report them by calling 911.

■ Sources
Pampanga Police Provincial Office (official Facebook, 11/2), Punto! Central Luzon (11/2)

■ Photos
· Seized items and suspect (face covered) from the Magalang buy-bust — Pampanga Police Provincial Office (official Facebook)

PNP Warns: "Be Careful With Investment Pitches From Social Media Celebrities" — Woman Arrested on Suspicion of PHP 160 Million Scam

📌 On Monday, November 2, the Philippine National Police (PNP) warned people to be careful even with investments recommended by well-known figures on social media. The warning came after a female businesswoman who built an online name through a food business was arrested at a casino in Pasay City on suspicion of taking PHP 160 million from investors.

■ What Happened
· According to police, the woman gathered investors by guaranteeing a 5% return every month if they put money into her food business.
· Because it was an actually operating business, more than 100 people are reported to have been drawn into investing. The date of the arrest and the woman's identity have not been disclosed.

■ Investigation and Current Status
· PNP Chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said, "Online popularity or having a real business is no guarantee that an investment is safe," and stated that intelligence gathering and enforcement will be stepped up.
· The Daily Tribune reported that the crackdown followed instructions from President Marcos, passed down through Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla.
· The fraud allegation is the police's claim and will be determined at trial.

■ Notes for Residents and Travelers
· Be suspicious of any investment pitch that promises a fixed return, such as "guaranteed X% per month."
· Before investing, check with authorities such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to confirm the company is authorized to raise investment funds.
· The PNP urged anyone who has been victimized to report to the police right away.

■ Sources
Manila Bulletin (11/2), Daily Tribune (11/2)

■ Photos
· 1. File photo · Keyboard with the word SCAM on it — Daily Tribune
· 2. File photo · PHP 1,000 bill — Manila Bulletin

Wanted Man in Panukulan, Quezon Province Arrested on Child Rape Charges

📌 At around 5:50 p.m. on Sunday, November 1 (All Saints' Day), a man on the province's wanted list for child rape was arrested in Barangay San Juan, Panukulan, Quezon, in southern Luzon. According to a Daily Tribune report, Panukulan police served the warrant together with the barangay captain (purok leader).

■ Details of the Case
· The charges are rape by sexual assault under Article 266-A, Paragraph 2 of the Revised Penal Code and violation of Section 5(b) of the Child Abuse Prevention Law (RA 7610).
· The warrant was issued on Friday, October 16, 2026 by Infanta Regional Trial Court Branch 65, and bail was set at 120,000 pesos.

■ Investigation and Current Status
· The man is being held at the Panukulan police station awaiting the next steps in the process. The charges will be decided at trial.
· To protect the child victim, police have not disclosed the identities of the suspect or the victim.

■ Notice for Residents and Travelers
· If you suspect child sexual abuse, report it right away to 911 or your nearest police station.
· If a child avoids a particular adult or says they feel uncomfortable, don't brush it off—calmly check in with them.

■ Source
Daily Tribune (11/2)

■ Photos
· File photo · Blurred indoor video still — Daily Tribune

Level 3 Fire in Zamboanga City on the Night of All Saints' Day — 130 to 500 Houses Burned

📌 At around 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 1 (All Saints' Day), a Task Force Bravo...

Level 3 Fire in Zamboanga City on the Night of All Saints' Day — 130 to 500 Houses Burned

📌 At around 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, All Saints' Day, a Level 3 alarm fire broke out in Bagong Dalan, Barangay Tugbungan, Zamboanga City, Mindanao, burning down a large number of houses. The city government said about 500 houses were burned and about 1,000 families were left homeless, while Philstar reported 130 houses and 140 families, so the scale of the damage differs between reports. No deaths or injuries have been reported.

■ How It Unfolded
· The fire started at around 8 p.m. and escalated to a Level 3 alarm. According to the city fire department, it was placed under control at 9:57 p.m. Philstar reported that it was fully extinguished about two hours later, around midnight.
· According to Philstar, the fire broke out in an area packed with houses built from light materials.

■ Investigation and Current Status
· Philstar reported that an initial investigation pointed to a candle left burning unattended in one house as the cause, while GMA and DZRH said the cause is still under investigation.
· Mayor Khymer Olaso is leading the response, and the City Social Welfare and Development Office and the barangay are surveying affected households and compiling a list.

■ Tips for Residents and Travelers
· Always put out candles used for visiting graves or praying when you leave the room, and keep them away from flammable items such as curtains.
· If you are staying in an area with many wooden or lightweight houses, check the locations of evacuation routes and fire extinguishers in advance.

■ Sources
GMA (11/2), DZRH (11/2), Philstar (11/3)

■ Photos
· 1. Fire scene in a burning residential area — DZRH
· 2. Houses engulfed in flames — Philstar
· 3. Debris of burned houses and smoke — GMA News

Immigration Bureau arrests Chinese fugitive wanted for $700,000 phone scam in Parañaque

📌 The Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced on Monday, Nov. 2 that it arrested a 39-year-old Chinese man in Parañaque City, Metro Manila, who is wanted in China for taking part in a phone scam syndicate that swindled victims out of more than 4.73 million yuan (about $706,000). The arrest was made on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The man had entered the country as a tourist and had overstayed.

■ Details of the case
· The BI's Fugitive Search Unit (FSU) arrested the man in Parañaque City on Wednesday, Oct. 14, under a mission order issued following a deportation request from the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines.
· According to Chinese authorities, from 2023 to 2024 the syndicate approached victims overseas through random phone calls (voice phishing) and by exploiting romantic feelings, then had them send gold to designated "recharge points" and put money into a fake investment platform claimed to be linked to a Shanghai gold exchange.
· The Xinzhan Branch of the Hefei City Public Security Bureau in China has issued a criminal detention warrant.

■ Investigation and current status
· According to BI records, the man last entered the country as a tourist in June 2018 and had overstayed at the time of his arrest.
· He is currently detained at the Parañaque City jail. A separate murder case is pending before a regional trial court, and that trial will proceed separately from the deportation proceedings.
· BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said, "The Philippines must not become a hideout for foreign fugitives."

■ Tips for residents and travelers
· If a call from an unknown number, or a romance or investment offer that started online, asks you to send gold or money, suspect a scam.
· Overstaying makes you a target for BI enforcement, so be sure to check your visa extension dates.

■ Sources
Philippine Bureau of Immigration (11/2), GMA (11/2)

■ Photo
· BI agents arresting the Chinese fugitive — Bureau of Immigration

Pampanga Police Arrest 4 Wanted Persons on All Saints' Day — Including No. 2 Most Wanted for Rape of a Minor

📌 On All Saints' Day, Sunday, November 1, the Pampanga Police Provincial Office (Pampanga PPO) arrested four men on the provincial wanted list in quick succession in Guagua, San Simon, Mexico, and Quezon City, Metro Manila. Among them was a 42-year-old man, the province's No. 2 most wanted, who is accused in four counts of qualified rape of a minor.

■ What Happened
· At around 10:30 a.m., a 42-year-old man, the province's No. 2 most wanted, was arrested in Barangay San Antonio, Guagua on a warrant for four counts of Qualified Rape of a Minor. The warrant was issued by Guagua Regional Trial Court Branch 53, and no bail was recommended.
· At around 2 p.m., a 33-year-old man, the province's No. 8 most wanted and the town's No. 1 most wanted, was arrested in Barangay San Isidro, San Simon for violating the Anti-Carnapping Act (RA 10883). The warrant was issued on Tuesday, October 27 by San Fernando Regional Trial Court Branch 46, and bail is set at 300,000 pesos.
· At around 1 a.m., a 59-year-old man, the province's No. 5 most wanted, was arrested in Barangay Parian, Mexico on a warrant for service of sentence in cases involving violations of the Drug Law (RA 9165) and firearms law (San Fernando Regional Trial Court Branch 41, issued Tuesday, March 10, 2026).
· At around 9:15 a.m., a 33-year-old man, the province's No. 10 most wanted, was arrested in Pasong Putik, Quezon City on a robbery charge. The warrant was issued on Thursday, June 18, 2026 by Angeles Regional Trial Court Branch 117, and bail is set at 100,000 pesos.

■ Investigation and Current Status
· The four are being processed at the Guagua, San Simon, and Mexico police stations and at Quezon City Police Station 16. The charges are those stated in the warrants and will be decided at trial.
· Pampanga Provincial Police Director Ricardo M. David said, "Crimes that harm the rights and safety of children have no place in society," and vowed to continue pursuing wanted persons.

■ Notes for Residents and Travelers
· If you suspect child abuse or a sexual crime, report it immediately to 911 or the nearest police station.
· If you see someone who appears to be a wanted person, do not approach them yourself — report it to the police.

■ Sources
Pampanga Police Provincial Office (official Facebook, 11/2), The Voice Newsweekly (11/2), Punto! Central Luzon (11/2)

■ Photos
· 1. Graphic announcing the arrest of the No. 2 most wanted in Guagua — Pampanga Police Provincial Office (official Facebook)
· 2. Graphic announcing the arrest of the No. 8 most wanted in San Simon — The Voice Newsweekly
· 3. Graphic announcing the arrest of the No. 5 most wanted in Mexico — Pampanga Police Provincial Office (official Facebook)
· 4. Graphic announcing the arrest of the No. 10 most wanted — Pampanga Police Provincial Office (official Facebook)
· 5. Arrest scene in Guagua (face blurred) — Pampanga Police Provincial Office (official Facebook)
· 6. Identification photo of the suspect arrested in Guagua (face blurred) — Pampanga Police Provincial Office (official Facebook)
· 7. Warrant service scene in San Simon (face blurred) — Pampanga Police Provincial Office (official Facebook)
· 8. Identification photo of the suspect arrested in San Simon (face blurred) — Pampanga Police Provincial Office (official Facebook)

Angeles Police Arrest 5 Wanted Persons, Including Pampanga's Most Wanted Fraud Suspect

📌 The Angeles City Police Office (ACPO) announced on its official Facebook page on Monday, November 2, that operations conducted on Thursday, October 22 and Sunday, November 1 resulted in the arrest of 5 wanted persons, including a man wanted for fraud (estafa) who was Pampanga's Most Wanted Person. Four of them were arrested or served warrants on November 1 alone, which was All Saints' Day, and one of them was arrested at the Angeles City Public Cemetery.

■ Incident Details
· At around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 22, the Station 1, the ACPO Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU), and the Regional Investigation Unit 3 (RIU3) Angeles team arrested "Mark" (alias), the province's Most Wanted Person, on an arrest warrant for fraud. The warrant was issued on Monday, January 19, 2026 by Regional Trial Court Branch 8 in La Trinidad, Benguet, and no bail was recommended.
· On Sunday, November 1, Station 6 served warrants for fraud cases on "Cat" and "June" (aliases), who were already detained at the Angeles City Jail (Barangay Santo Domingo) (bail of 48,000 pesos each, per The Voice).
· The same day, Station 3 and the tracker team arrested "Karen" (alias) at the Angeles City Public Cemetery and Crematorium in Barangay Sapalibutad for violating the Anti-Carnapping Act (RA 10883) (bail of 300,000 pesos).
· A warrant for a violation of the Dangerous Drugs Act (RA 9165) was served on "Oliver" (alias) at the Tarlac City Jail (bail of 200,000 pesos).

■ Investigation and Current Status
· All 5 will go through processing and proceed to court. The charges are those stated in the warrants, and no guilty verdict has been issued.
· The ACPO (headed by Acting Director Police Colonel Robert Domingo) said it will continue to intensify its operations to arrest wanted persons.

■ Notes for Residents and Travelers
· If you have been a victim of fraud, keep your money transfer records and chat logs, and report to the Angeles City Police Office or 911.
· Police arrest operations may also take place in crowded places such as cemeteries and terminals, so carry your ID with you.

■ Sources
Angeles City Police Office (official Facebook, 11/2), The Voice Newsweekly (11/2)

■ Photos
· 1. Graphic announcing the Angeles City Police Office's arrest of 5 wanted persons — Angeles City Police Office (official Facebook)
· 2. File photo · Handcuffed hands — The Voice Newsweekly

The conversation feels kind of choppy

Awesome new shoes