June 12, 2013
OPLAN PAGLALANSAG OMEGA
On June 11, 2013 at about 6:00 o’clock in the morning, joint elements of Nueva Ecija CIDT and PPSC- NEPPO under the supervision of PCI MARIO O SAGCAL implemented the Search Warrant No. 113-2013 dated June 5, 2013 for Violation of PD 1866 as amended by RA 8294 (Illegal Possession of FAs and Ammunitions) issued by Executive Judge Honorable Angelo C Perez, of RTC, Branch 27, Cabanatuan City which resulted to the arrest of Jacinto CAPINPIN y Medrano and Cecilio CAPINPIN y Medrano at their residence located at Brgy. Imbunia, Jaen, Nueva Ecija.

Confiscated from suspect Jacinto M Capinpin were: One (1) unit of Cal 38 Revolver with markings Armscor 202 with SN: 832086 loaded with six (6) pieces of live ammunitions; One (1) unit of Home Made 12 Gauge Shotgun without serial number and markings and assorted ammunitions for different caliber. Also, Cecilio M Capinpin surrendered to the team one (1) Cal 38 Revolver while the 12 gauge shotgun was seized inside the master bedroom of his residence.

Subject arrested persons together with the seized items were brought to the NECIDT Office for further investigation and documentation. Case for Violation of PD 1866 as amended by RA 8294 is being prepared for filing before the Provincial Prosecutor’s Office, Cabanatuan City.

June 7, 2013
KAMPANYA LABAN SA MGA PIRATED DVDS
Sa mga nakaraang buwan simula ng maupo si Gen Frank Uyami bilang director ng CIDG, ang una niyang inatupag ay ang mga operation laban sa lahat ng klase ng sugal lalong lalo na ang Jueteng, swertres, loteng at masiao… kasama rin dito ang pagkumpiska ng mga video karera machines na lubhang nakababahala sapagkat ang mga kabataan ang karamihan sa mga parokyano nito. Ito ay base n din sa kautusan ni PNP Chief Purisima at SILG Mar Roxas..

Sumunod pa dito ay ang pagasasagawa ng Manhunt Operation laban sa mga Most Wanted Persons na pagala-gala lamang na lubha ring mapanganib sa mga taong bayan. Ito naman ay nagresulta sa pagkakahuli sa ilang mga pinaghahanap ng batas..

Noong nakaraang eleksyon naman ay nkapagtala din ng maraming operayson kontra “Loose Firearms”.. Mayo 21, 24, at June 2, 2013 ang CIDG – AFCCD na pinamunuan ni kernel Esguerra at kernel Denamarca sa tulong ni OMB Director Ronnie Rickets at kanyang mga tauhan ay nagsagawa ng malawakang operasyon laban sa mga nagbebenta at nag rereproduce ng mga pirated CDs at DVDs sa kalakhang maynila at kalapit probinya.. Nagtala ng humigit kumulang sampung (10) milyon piso ang halaga ng nakalap at nakumpiska sa magkakahiwalay na operation na isinaganawa ng mga kapulisan ng CIDG na pinamumunuan ni Gen Uyami.

Ang mga kapulisan po ng CIDG ay nagsasagawa din ng pagsugpo SA dumaraming nabibiktima ng mga Illegal Recruitment sa ating bansa. Isa rin po ay ang pagsagip sa mga biktima ng Human trafficking. Ilan lang po ito sa napakaraming accomplishments na nagagawa ng PNP-CIDG sa pamumuno ng Director ng CIDG na si Gen Frank Uyami, Jr.

May 31, 2013
2 RAPE SUSPECTS ARRESTED BY RCIDG-6
The CIDG operatives of Negros Occidental CIDG led by PCI Fernando Salvatiera conducted police operation on May 30, 2013 at around 4:30 a.m. re service of warrant of arrest which resulted in the arrest of Samuel Villacanas y Arsaga who has been hiding for a year for the crime of rape wherein his victim is a 15 year old girl. He was arrested in the area of Sitio Canlupa, Brgy Tinungan, Isabela, Neg Occ by virtue of Warrant of arrest issued by Judge Nilo Sarsaba of RTC 6. Suspect is now in the custody of Bacolod CIDG prior to his turn over to court concerned.

Also, on the same date, team of PCI Roger Sebastian of Iloilo CIDG arrested one Steven John Padrones y Labis, 32 years old, married, and a residence of Brgy Poblacion-C, Iloilo. Suspect was arrested on his residence by virtue of Warrant of Arrest for the crime of rape. WOA was issued by Hon. Judge Rene S Hortillo RTC6 with no bail recommended. Arrested suspect is now in the custody of Iloilo CIDG for proper documentation and prior to his turn over to court concerned.

May 27, 2013
BID’s LEGAL OFFICER ARRESTED BY CIDG
Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and NBI 7 operatives jointly arrested Atty. Serafin Araula Abellon-legal officer of the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation after an entrapment operation was conducted by the above mentioned agencies headed by PSSupt Sintin of Anti-Transnational Crime Division (CIDG) last Friday May 24, 2013, inside the immigration office in Mandawe City.

The complainant Mr. Jaimes Samuel Mercier, a retired US Navy alleged that he sought assistance of abellon and requested for the extension of his Visa after Abellon demanded Php.25,000.00 in consideration for the said application to stay in the Philippines which actually legally cost for only Php 2,800.00,. Complainant then gave Php 10,000. to abellon when the remaining Php 15,000. was demanded, complainant asked the assistance of CIDG and NBI hence, this arrest .

Prior to this case, in 2009, abellon was also sued for Graft and Corruption and Grave Misconduct for extorting money from a Japanese National in Tagbilaran, City for the same modus operandi.

A case for violation of RA 3019 (Anti Graft and Corrupt Practices Act) was filed against Atty Serafin Abellon at the Office of Ombudsman.

May 24, 2013
Accomplishment on Campaign against Pirated DVDs
On May 21, 2013 in the afternoon CIDG operatives from AFCCD under the supervision of PSUPT Francisco Esguerra conducted an operation against illegal selling/trading of pirated DVDs in the areas of Metro Manila (Sucat Paranaque and Muntinlupa City) .

This police operation was led by PSUPT Joe Wilson J Denamarca with PSI Nino Lope M Briones together with a team from Optical Media Board led by Chairman RONALD N RICKETTS.

Said operation resulted to the confiscation of one (1) aluminum closed van bearing plate no. ZMJ 897 and Fifty Six (56) boxes of assorted pirated DVDs with a total amount of Php 8 million as per assessment of OMB personnel.

Confiscated pirated DVDs were brought and placed under the custody of the optical Media Board Compound located at Brgy Laging Handa, Quezon City for proper disposition.

May 19, 2013
Campaign against PAGs and Loose Firearms (OPLAN PAGLALANSAG OMEGA)
On May 17, 2013, at Barangay Paagan, Santol, La Union four (4) search warrants were served by combined elements of La Union CIDG, RSOTG, and RPSBI led by PSI Nelson Cortes with the supervision of PSSUPT Felipe Natividad, RC, RCIDU 1 to the subject of said Search Warrants which resulted to the confiscation of three (3) rifles (M16, Baby Armalite Rifle, Carbine) and several pieces of magazines and ammunitions, Honda CRV with Plate # CTF-741, Hyndai Starex Van with Plate # ENB-808, Toyota Hi Lux with Plate # AFA- 659 and Mitsubishi Pajero with Plate # AEP-777.

The search warrants were issued by Hon. Narciso P Mingua of MTC, Santol, La Union for violation of PD 1866 as amended by RA 8294 all dated May 16, 2013.

Prior to the said service of Search Warrants, on May 13, 2013 the Quick Reaction Team of Baloan, La Union responded to a complaint regarding the presence of suspicious vehicles containing the above mentioned firearms and ammunitions while parked unattended at the basketball court. The said team tried to wait the owner but no one came further the team leader decided to cordon the area while waiting for the approval of the Search Warrants.

This police operation is based on the directive of PCSUPT Francisco A Uyami, Jr., the Acting Director of the CIDG re: four (4) major priority thrusts of the CIDG.

May 16, 2013
CIDG BAGS TWO (2) REGULAR ABU SAYYAF MEMBERS AFFILIATED WITH JEMAAH ISLAMIYAH
Two (2) regular member of the notorious Abu Sayyaf Group long wanted for series of kidnapping incidents in Maguindanao province has been arrested by Cotabato-based CIDG operatives over the weekend, PCSupt Francisco A Uyami Jr, CIDG Director said in a report to PNP Chief, PDG Alan LM Purisima today.

Uyami identified the wanted ASG member as Amin Baco alias Reenor Dongon/Codre/Abu Jihad/Johan and Emiahe Acmad alias Imran/Napeh, both subjects of warrants of arrest issued by the NCJR, RTC Br 261, Pasig City and the RTC 9th Judicial Region, Br 16, Zamboanga City, both for kidnapping with serious illegal detention.

ARMM-CIDG chief PSupt Godfrey Convento told Uyami that his men led by PCI Jovit Culaway led the arresting team with the augmentation of PNP SAF, RIU-15, RSGTG-Lanao Sur and PAOCTF. Convento said that at about 4:20 in the afternoon of May 11, the joint team swooped down on Barangay Fort, Marawi City where the duo were cornered in a place believed to be their safehouse.

Convento added that when the team broke through the safehouse, Acmad give in without resistance while Baco, in a bid to escape, jump out of the window at the back of the house and hid among the thickly populated houses nearby. Swift and precise execution of the team’s plan prevented Baco to go farther, thus cornering him after a rigid scouring of the area.

A further search inside the safe house revealed the presence of seven (7) improvised explosive devices which the ASG have assembled and believed to be used in other bombings in target places in Maguindanao. Information gathered also revealed that previous bombing incidents recently and in the past years, were a handiwork of this group, Convento stressed.

A case for possession of explosive devices is being prepared for filing against the duo in Marawi City. (x)

May 15, 2013
(OPLAN PAGTUGIS) Neutralization of Alah Lahay-Lahay y Umalsa, leader of Ozamis Bank Robbery Group and listed as No. 3 Most Wanted Person in Paranaque City

After more than two (2) weeks of intensified surveillance, the leaded of dreaded “OZAMIS GROUP” responsible in the series of Robberies in Metro Manila, ALAH LAHAY-LAHAY Y UMALSA, 39 years old, of Brgy. Capucao, Ozamiz City who is ranked No. 3 MWP in Paranaque City was finally neutralized. Said fugitive was arrested on May 7, 2013 at around 2:55 P.M. at Fait Hospital, Last Aguada cor Bonifacio Street, Ozamis City by joint force of AOCD- CIDG and PPSC, Misamis Occidental PPO under the supervision of PSSUPT ESPINO by virtue of Warrant of Arrest for Robbery (Hold- up) docketed under CC No. 08- 0002 with Php 200, 000 of bail recommended.

Lahay- lahay and his group had been the subject of manhunt operation for several years for committing various criminal offenses in Metro Manila in which Warrant of Arrests were issued against their group.

Arrested suspect is now in the custody of Misamis Occidental PPO prior o his transfer to Manila and be brought to Parañaque RTC.

This police operation is in line with the directive of PCSupt Francisco A Uyami Jr who relentlessly pursue and arrest fugitive and lawbreakers.

May 06, 2013
Pasig Police Arrested by CIDG
PO2 Ryan Concepcion, member of Pasig Community Police Precinct was arrested by operatives of WCPD- CIDG on May 3, 2013 for alleged Violation of RA 8353 (Anti Rape Law) and RA 7610 (Anti-Child Abuse Law).

The operation was stemmed from a complaint of a minor girl @Syrel, 14 years old and a resident of Santolan Pasig City who was allegedly sexually abused by Concepcion last May 2, 2013 at around 3:00 in the afternoon inside the Police Community Precinct 24.

Said police is now detained at the CIDG Detention cell while waiting for the resolution of the case from RTC Pasig City. Further, administrative case is being readied against said erring police man.

May 03, 2013
Neutralization of Batangas Romblon Leyte (BRL) Group
On May 3, 2013 at about 2:30 P.M. joint elements from NCR-CIDG, with the supervision of PSSUPT ROBERTO B FAJARDO, and DID- SPD conducted police operation at the vicinity of Banco De Oro, West Rd Sucat, Paranaque Branch which resulted to the arrest of six (6) persons believed to be a members of the BRL (Batangas Romblon Leyte) Group an organized syndicated robbery holdup group responsible for a series of bank robbery.

Arrested suspects were identified as Rex Saligada,Mario, Mario Ordones, Rolly Flores, Jaylord Fortuna, Rowelito Aranio, and Michael Labtic, who all bore tattoos marked “BRL”. Confiscated from these suspects were four (4) 38 caliber paltik revolver, one (1) 9mm Daewoo pistol, one (1) hand grenade and several ammunitions in different caliber.

A case for violation of PD 1866 as amended by RA 8294 and further amended by RA 9516 (Illegal Possession of Firearms, Ammunitions and Explosives) and PD 1766 (Ominibus Election Code of the Philippines) were filed against suspects at the Paranaque Prosecutors Office docketed under IS XV-12-INQ-13D 00971.

Suspects are now detained at the Southern Police District CIDG while waiting for the resolution from Prosecutors Office.

April 29, 2013
CIDG STRENGTHENS MANHUNT OPERATIONS VS COUNTRY’S TOP WANTED CRIMINALS
The CIDG announced today in a seminar on search, tracking and manhunt operations of Most Wanted Persons at the PNP Training Service, the list of top most wanted persons nationwide together with their updated photos and rewards as approved by the Department of the Interior and Local Government.

PCS Francisco Uyami , Director of the CIDG said the seminar is aimed at pursuing the objectives of CIDG’s Oplan Pagtugis, a flagship project designed to launch manhunt operations through a comprehensive and integrated system in the arrest/apprehension of local and international fugitives.

Uyami noted that with the way criminals easily slip out from one place to another, arrestors will find it taxing and very hard to track their quarry. To address this, Uyami said he thought of coming out with a program of instruction to revitalize CIDG’s effort in the search, tracking and manhunt operations against the country’s top most criminals.

April 23, 2013
CIDG COLLARS REGION 1’s MOST WANTED CRIMINAL WITH PHP140,000 HEADPRIZE; ARRESTS FAKE SEAMAN’S BOOK SUPPLIER
After almost ten (10) years of hiding, rape suspect Armando Garcia y Romerona fell into the hands of dedicated CIDG manhunters in Taytay, Rizal last April 18, PCS Francisco Uyami Jr, CIDG Director said.

In his report, PSSupt Felipe Natividad, CIDG regional chief based in San Fernando, La Union, said Garcia, who has been eluding arrest since he took by force and molested a 13-year old lass in Bauang, La Union, was arrested at his hideout in Sitio Simona, San Isidro, Taytay, Rizal. Together with operatives of the 1RCIDU, Taytay Police Office, Ilocos Sur and La Union CIDTs, the lead team Pangasinan CIDT cornered Garcia at around 9:45 in the evening in the remote sitio of Simona.

Natividad said the drive against wanted persons, especially like Garcia who is listed in the DILG Memo Circular with a PhP140,000 reward, has been his top priority since he assumed the post late in February.

Meanwhile, operatives of the Anti-Organized Crime Division, CIDG led by PSSupt Jose Mario Espino arrested Aurelio Bautista y Molina @ Amang along Doroteo Jose St, Sta Cruz, Manila last April 22, in an entrapment operation for selling fake seaman’s passbook.

Espino told Uyami that Bautista, 64 years old and resident of 746 Banal Street, Gagalangin, Tondo was arrested after selling twelve (12) pieces of fake Seafarer Identification and Record Book (SIRB) or popularly known as seaman’s passbook to a CIDG poseur buyer.

Espino added that the operation stemmed from a request for police action from Atty Nicasio Conti, OIC/Administrator of MARINA earlier complaining the proliferation of said seaman’s passbook believed to have been easily sold by unscrupulous persons in Metro Manila.

Espino said Bautista is facing charges for violation of Article 172 of the Revised Penal Code for Falsification of Private Individuals and Use of Falsified Documents.

April 17, 2013
CIDG La Union strikes again the suspected “JUETENG den”
The CIDG La Union led by PSI Nelson Cortez strikes again the suspected “JUETENG den” (Bolahan) in the area of Barangay Legleg, Bacnotan, La Union which ensued in the arrest of six (6) personnel (Rebisador and Kubrador) while in the act of revising jueteng paraphernalia. Also, members of said team was able to confiscate the cash bet money in different denominations amounting to One Hundred Five Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Seven (Php. 105,837.00) as well as the confiscation of jueteng paraphernalia like, papelletos, ballpen, rubber stamp and one box or rubber band which can be used as evidence in filing case against the arrested suspects.

A case for violation of PD 1602 has been filed against Pedro Salazar, Analiza Mendoza, Aldrin Acosta, Joebert Asillio, Eric Manansala and Alexander Noble at the office of Provincial Prosecutor San Fernando City La Union Prosecutors Office before the sala of Associate Provincial Prosecutor Christian Gregory O Follosco with recommended bail of Twenty Thousand Pesos (Php20,000.) each.

The said operation is the result of intelligence gathering which exerted by the joint force of CIDG San Fernando, La Union and Bacnotan Police Station led by PSI Joy Alqueza with the support of RCIDU1 in compliance with the campaign of the CPNP and SILG to eradicate all forms of Illegal Gambling.

April 16, 2013
CIDGS NETS MORE THAN PHP600 THOUSAND PESOS BET MONEY IN 23-DAY ANTI-GAMBLING OPERATION NATIONWIDE
A total of 91 police operations have been conducted by the CIDG nationwide netting PhP622,760.00 cash bets from 277 collectors, bettors and financiers, said CIDG Director PCS Francisco A Uyami.

Banking on instructions from DILG Secretary Mar Roxas and CPNP DG Alan LM Purisima in early March this year, Uyami intensified CIDG’s Oplan Bolilyo in the most illegal gambling-prone areas. In a span of 23 days starting March 15 till April 8 (just last week), 68 cases have been filed before the different courts.

In Manila, raids on horse race bookies in Tondo and Tayuman, resulted in the arrest of Nonilon Avila, a table manager and twelve others. In the Visayas, Arnel Mahagay, manager of Swertres in Ormoc City and six (6) others were also arrested and charged in court.

Uyami added that as of April 1 to 8, he has rendered an executive summary report to Purisima stressing that “ a total of 38 police operations were conducted against illegal gambling and out which, 29 cases were filed and nine (9) cases were still pending investigation.”

Uyami also said in his report that in April 2013 alone, 128 persons were arrested and a total of PhP347,072.25 cash bets were confiscated.

CIDG has adopted a “no take policy” from gambling operators everywhere in the country and Uyami has steadfastly ordered his officers and men that a violation of this policy will be dealt with corresponding stringent sanction.

11 YEARS OF HIDING, A MURDER SUSPECT WAS ARRESTED BY CIDG
Camp Crame, Quezon City - Last November 12 ,2002 a loving father from Lupao Nueva Ecija was stabbed to death.

The victim was identified as LEO RAMOS y LANTANO, 31 years old, married, high school graduate and a mere tricycle driver. Based on the sworn statement of the complainant, Mrs. Marivel Ramos y Valdez( wife of the victim) heard a man shouting outside their house along the hi-way .She saw the commotion involving his husband Leo Ramos , his brothers and Roland Salazar . As a result Roland Salazar was physically hurt. Salazar went home and returned carrying a pointed bladed weapon and all of the sudden attacked and stabbed Leo Ramos in the chest and left arm causing his instantaneous death.

Several weeks ago, the case was referred to Police Chief Superintendent Francisco Uyami, Director of CIDG and was subsequently referred to the Chief of Detection and Special Operation Group (DSOD) headed by Police Senior Superintendent Harris R Fama. “ CIDG Oplan Pagtugis” composed of DSOD CIDG trackers team led by Police Superintendent Joel Q Quintero was immediately organized . The trackers team head and his men developed the case and made several coordination and employment of asset . After several days of information gathering there was a good tip on the location of the wanted person and immediately a daily surveillance and police operation was initiated.

After weeks of contenous police operation Roland Salazar, who work as construction worker in Quezon City, wanted person for 11 years was finally arrested in a house located at Roubles Street ,North Fairview, Quezon City by operatives of Criminal Investigation and Detection Group.

The arrest is based on Alias Warrant of arrest issued by Honorable Joselito Cruz Villarosa, Presiding Judge of Regional Trial Court 3rd Judicial Region, Branch 39, San Jose City, Lupao Nueva Ecija for a crime of Murder .

Police Chief Superintendent Francisco Uyami, the Director of Criminal Investigation and Detection Group and the relatives of the victim commended the CIDG operatives for a professional manhunt operation and a job well done.

April 02, 2013
JOINT CIDG-RSOTG SEIZES ARMS CACHE IN LANAO DEL SUR RAID
An arms cache consisting of high powered weapons enough to be considered military hardware have been seized by a joint CIDG-RSOTG team from the residence of Marantao, Lanao del Sur Mayor Mohammad Ali Abohabinal over the weekend (March 30), said CIDG Director PCS Francisco Uyami.

“Our intensified campaign on our flagship project: OPLAN PAGLALANSAG OMEGA all over the country is our way of contributing to the PNP’s SAFE ELECTION 2013 and the raid through a search warrant on Abohabinal’s residence is purely a police work”, added Uyami.

PSupt Godfrey Convento, CIDG ARMM chief said the raid was conducted jointly with the RIU-ARMM, RSOTG-Lanao Sur and Task Force Ranao and was witnessed by Atty Alex Alamada and Dalidig Sumndad. “The raid was done in an orderly and peaceful manner,” Convented added.

Seized were one (1) cal. 7.62 (M60) machine gun, one (1) cal. 7.62 rifle (H&R), one (1) cal. 5.56 rifle (Colt), one (1) cal. 5.56 rifle (Elisco), one (1) cal. 45 pistol (Para Ordnance), one (1) cal .357 magnum revolver (S&W), one (1) cal.22 magnum rifle (Marlin), one (1) tripod for cal.50 machine gun, two (2) cal.50 gunner shields and various ammos for high powered firearms.

Hon Bernelito Fernandez, Executive Judge of Quezon City Regional Trial Court issued the search warrant on application of the CIDG team.

The arrested mayor was charged with violation of RA 8294 and the seized arms cache were brought to the custody of Task Force Ranao for safekeeping.

February 22, 2013
CIDG CAPTURES ESCAPEE WITH PHP170,000 BOUNTY IN MISAMIS ORIENTAL
An escapee from the Bohol District Jail last May 17, 2012 has been arrested by a joint tracker team from the 7th and 10th RCIDUs in a remote place in Sitio Man Iso, Barangay Mandangao, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental, CIDG Acting Director PCSUPT FRANCISCO UYAMI JR said today.

The escapee, Exequiel Aniscal, is listed in the National/Regional Most Wanted Persons with a monetary reward of Php 170,000 for murder and robbery holdup crimes. He is known as a henchman of the dreaded Alferez robbery holdup group which operates in Metro Manila and the Visayas.

Armed with a warrant of arrest penned by Tagbilaran RTC Presiding Judge Andres Santos, the CIDG operatives pounced on Aniscal at his lair and seized from him two (2) caliber .45 pistols, one (1) .357 revolver and assorted ammunitions. Aniscal did not resist his arrestors.

Uyami said Aniscal’s capture was part of CIDG’s Flagship Project “OPLAN PAGTUGIS”, an intensive campaign against wanted persons on the roam, nationwide. He is considered as one of the trusted men of Diosdado Alferez alias Boy Picot.

Charges for violation of RA 8294 and COMELEC ELECTION CODE (Gun Ban) have been filed against Aniscal at the Misamis Oriental Provincial Prosecutor’s Office.

February 20, 2013
CIDG SOLVES 2-YEAR OLD SLEX MURDER CASE, CHARGES KOREAN NATIONAL
Considered a “cold case”, the murder of Camille April Manaclay, also known as Kim, whose butchered body was found at the vicinity of the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) Calamba exit in Laguna, was finally solved by seasoned investigators led by PSSupt Pedro Austria, head of the CIDG Criminal Investigation and Detection Division.

Acting CIDG director, PCSuperintendent Francisco Uyami Jr, said a case for murder which is punishable under Article 248 of the Revised Penal Code, was filed against BYUNGHUK KIM, a Korean national, before the Manila City Prosecutor’s Office last February 13, 2013, docketed under IS no. 13B-01143.

Manaclay’s case has been dormant for almost 22 months, due to absence of witnesses, since her mutilated body was found at the exit toll gate in Calamba, Laguna last Apri 1, 2011. Manaclay, a guest relation officer, was last seen leaving Manila Bay Café in Ermita, Manila in the morning of March 31, 2011 boarding a taxi with a Korean national companion.

Head investigator PSSupt Austria told Uyami that his team of investigators gained headway when last January 31, 2013, a Korean national named Byunghuk Kim alias Nick, was detained at the Manila Police District for frustrated murder, serious illegal detention with rape and violation of RA 9165.

His complainant, a certain April Pactao, told PSSupt Austria in an interview at the Manila Police District that her Korean tormentor, after consuming drugs, abused her and wanted her dead and told her that “she will suffer the same fate as what he did to a lady whom he butchered and dumped somewhere in Laguna sometime ago.”

With dedication and nose for investigation, PSSupt Austria followed this revelation of Pactao and sought another involuntary witness in the person of Shirley Villanueva, who happened to be another victim of Byunghuk Kim. Villanueva told Austria the same story and treatment she suffered from the Korean.

Last February 11, 2013, PSSupt Austria called for a coordinating case conference with the Calamba City Police and the Manila Police where all documents related to the cases of the Korean were forwarded to CIDG, which now heads the follow-up investigation of the Manaclay gruesome murder, hence, two days after, the CIDG the prime investigating arm of the PNP, filed the murder case in Manila where Manaclay was last seen.