Photo # 1 – Child abuse (RA 7610/VAWC); economic abuse on women and

children; abandonment; child adoption

In the small town of Lopez, Quezon, there is an incident on the evening of June 16,
2023, a 9 year old girl named Alyana in distress. The matter was reported the next
morning at 7:00 AM when Ricco, the 18 years old brother of the victim, along with
Alyana and Arlen, a family member and witness, walked into the local police station to
narrate a physical abuse happened.
The victim, Alyana, born on October 30, 2009, was a Grade 3 student residing in Brgy.
Rosario, Lopez, Quezon. The suspect, Ricco, a student and residing in the same
barangay, was born on March 20, 2005.
One night, at around 8:30 PM, inside their home, a dispute arose as Alyana used her
cellphone. Suddenly, Ricco, her brother, took the device from her. Get angry as Alyana
accused by her brother of taking pocket money. The situation leads to a violent action
from Ricco. He allegedly slapped and punched Alyana's face.
The distressed child seeks for help, as Janrick, the another sibling, called the Barangay
Tanod for assistance. The local authorities responded, bringing the suspect, Ricco, to
the police station.
As a result of the incident, Alyana was left injured, a victim of domestic abuse. Ricco, on
the other hand, found himself arrested and facing potential legal consequences for his
actions.
Photo # 2- Ejectment; demolition of informal settlers, squatting syndicates.
In the city of Lucena, on May 18, 2022, there are incident led to the arrest of a group of
individuals involved in illegal squatting. The victim and complainant, Adrian Lozano,
represented by Rodel Klano, discovered the illegal construction activity on Mr. Lozano’s
land at Brgy Hilagang Maya, Lucena City.
Adrian Lozano, a 57-year-old engineer residing at Brgy. Poblacion 4, Sariaya Quezon,
had become aware of the illegal construction on his property. In response, Rodel Klano
and Jayson Padillo conducted an inspection of the said land at around 9:30 AM on the
same date.
During their inspection, they saw a group of suspects engaged in the illegal construction
of a house on Mr. Lozano's land. The suspects were identified as Nonito, Bonggot Jr.,
Edilito, Allan, Carlito, Berlito, Norma, and Risalyn.
Upon confronting the suspects, Rodel Klano and Jayson Padillo ask for documents or
authorization for building a house on the property. However, none of the suspects could
provide. In connection with this the representatives called for police assistance.
The suspects were apprehended and turned over to the police station. The arrest was
made under the charges of violating RA 8368, also known as the "Anti-Squatting Law
Repeal Act of 1997."
Photo #3 Robbery, rape, physical abuse, domestic violence by partner
In Municipal of Infanta, Quezon, there was a domestic dispute between two partners,
Daven and Ethel.
Days before the incident, the couple engaged in a heated argument over their tricycle.
The quarrel quietly stops, but the dispute escalated into a violent confrontation on the
morning of January 12, 2024. The situation reached a breaking point as Daven, a 27-
year-old unemployed college graduate, physically assaulted Ethel Joy Esteban Solano,
a 26-year-old storekeeper with a vocational degree.
It was revealed that this was not the first instance of abuse. The night before, on
January 11, 2024, a similar incident occurred, but Ethel chose not to report it, hoping
that the issue would resolve itself. However, same situation of violence repeatedly
happened, that’s why she seeks help from the authorities.
On January 12, 2024, at 12:30 in the afternoon, Ethel personally appeared at the
Infanta MPS to file a formal complaint against Daven. It was being reported in the
morning when their argument led into physical violence. Daven's aggression left Ethel
with visible bruises.
Now as status of the case it’s now preparing a filed case against Daven for the violation
of RA 9262 (Physical Abuse). The Infanta Municipal Police Station vowed to file the
case at the office of the Assistant Provincial Prosecutor in Infanta, Quezon.
Photo # 4- Syndicated estafa; robbery; smuggling
On November 12, 2023, Layka, a 25-year-old resident of Tagaytay, Cavite, engage in
online transaction. Roy, a high school graduate currently jobless, was tempted by an
online seller named Garry, a 29-year-old residing in Brgy Norte, Candelaria, Quezon.
Garry, using her charm, convinced Layka to enter into an agreement to buy an iPhone
worth Php 18,000. As a down payment, Layka agreed. However, this wasn't the end of
their connection.
Garry, taking advantage, also borrowed money from Layka, promising to repay the
amount within one week. The money amounted to about 35,000.00, with an additional
8,000.00 as interest. The agreement, after a week, Garry would both send the ordered
iPhone and settle her debt to Layka.
However, Layka received it without the ordered iPhone and without the promised
payment. Despite Layka’s efforts to resolve by sending a demand letter, Garry has no
reply.
That’s why Layka decided. On January 16, 2024, she appeared at the local police
station and filed a complaint of Estafa against Garry. The case details were
documented, and a criminal complaint for the crime of Estafa was duly prepared by the
police station.
As of the latest update, Garry, along with three other individuals involved in the
syndicated estafa, is currently arrested.
PHOTO # 5 – illegal drug-pot session; illegal gambling; gang war
In the dawn of January 27, 2024, the quiet Brgy. Lusacan, Tiaong, Quezon, became the
setting for a planned Drug Buy-bust Operation led by the Drug Enforcement Unit of
Tiaong Municipal Police Station, under the command of PMAJ AGAHAN, Chief Intel.
The operation focused on High Value Target, Reynaldo Karisa, also known as Rey,
residing in Brgy. Amparo, Tiaong, Quezon. Rey, aged 31, a married helper with a high
school level education, had become a main target in the illegal drug trade and other
involved personalities.
As of 1:00 in the morning, the law enforcement officers closed in on their targets. Rey
was apprehended in the act of selling a heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet
containing shabu.
The arrest was carried out professionally. The confiscated items included the marked bill
and the suspected shabu. The arrestees, including Rey and other involved
personalities, were informed of their constitutional rights, including the Miranda Doctrine
and Anti-Torture Warning, before being taken into custody of the Police Station.
The recovered evidence, including the seized shabu and marked money, is slated to be
turned over to the Quezon Provincial Forensic Unit for further laboratory examination,
solidifying the case against the accused and reinforcing the pursuit of justice in the
ongoing battle against illegal drugs.