Authorities arrested Bicol’s Rank 5 Regional Most Wanted Person, a 47-year-old man, in Bacacay, Albay, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

He was wanted for seven counts of rape.

The Legazpi City Police Station and Albay Police Provincial Office launched the operation at around 5:35 p.m. in Barangay Sugod, leading to the suspect’s capture.

He is now detained at the Legazpi City Police Station (CPS), awaiting trial.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) Region 5 sees the arrest as a significant step in the campaign against violence against women and children, especially as the country observes National Women’s Month this March.

"Patuloy na pinaiigting ng PNP-PRO5 ang kampanya upang maprotektahan ang mga kababaihan laban sa pang-aabuso at upang matiyak na makakamit ng mga biktima ang hustisya," it said.

Police urged the public to continue cooperating and reporting criminal activities to ensure justice for victims and hold perpetrators accountable.

"Ang laban kontra krimen at karahasan sa kababaihan ay responsibilidad ng bawat isa sa atin," it added.