Here's a summary of the latest stories in Metro Manila as compiled by the Manila Bulletin's Metro Team:
Man found dead inside car in Tondo
An unidentified man was found dead inside a car that was parked along Padre Algue Street in Tondo, Manila on Tuesday morning, Nov. 19. According to the Manila Police District (MPD), they received a report from a traffic enforcer that there was a man inside a car who appeared to be having a heart attack. The MPD immediately deployed personnel from the Manila Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Office (DRRMO) to verify the information. However, the deployed Manila DRRMO personnel said the man had several stab wounds and was already dead. Based on the initial investigation, the stabbing incident did not occur on the same street but in a different area. Police also said that it appeared that the victim attempted to flee but was unable to get far due to the gravity of his stab wounds, so he pulled over and parked. Authorities said they will review the closed-circuit television (CCTV) devices installed along the roads where the victim possibly passed to track down the suspect. (Diann Ivy C. Calucin)
Robbery suspect arrested in Las Piñas City
Arobbery suspect was arrested during a manhunt operation conducted by members of the Las Piñas City Police Warrant and Subpoena Section and Station Intelligence Section against wanted persons on Monday, Nov. 18. Las Piñas City Police chief Col. Sandro Tafalla said the suspect, identified as alias “Rodney,” 24, was arrested at around 10:40 a.m. in Barangay CAA, Las Piñas City. Tafalla said the suspect, who was placed as Top 2 wanted person under station level, was arrested by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued by Judge Victor Ramirez Aguba of the Las Piñas City Regional Trial Court, Branch 197 on October 16, 2024. He said Aguba recommended a bail of P100,000. The city police chief said the suspect was detained at the Las Piñas City Police custodial facility. (Jean Fernando)
Chinese businessman nabbed after pointing gun at helper’s husband in Kawit
CAVITE – A Chinese national was apprehended by the authorities after pointing a gun, which turned out to be an illegal firearm, at his kitchen helper's husband in Kawit on Sunday, Nov. 17.
A report from Regional Police Office 4A stated that the 35-year-old suspect is a businessman from Jilin, China, who currently resides in Brgy. Samala-Marquez. According to the initial investigation, the victim went to the suspect’s house to pick up his wife. For no apparent reason, however, the suspect reportedly drew his firearm and pointed it to the victim’s head. Following the incident, the victim left the suspect’s house and sought assistance from the police. Authorities arrested the suspect after he failed to present the required documents for his firearm. The Chinese businessman is facing charges of grave threat and violation of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act. (Carla Bauto Deña)
Makati's No. 10 most wanted nabbed for child abuse
A 25-year-old man wanted for child abuse was nabbed by the Makati City Police on Monday, Nov. 18, during the conduct of its Oplan Galugad initiative. The Southern Police District (SPD) identified the suspect as "Adolf" who was arrested on Chino Roces Street. He is tagged as the No. 10 Most Wanted Person under the station level for this month. Adolf was apprehended by virtue of a warrant of arrest for Acts of Lasciviousness under Article 336 of the Revised Penal Code, in relation to Section 5(B) of Republic Act No. 7610 (Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act). The warrant was issued by Judge Jehan Sampao-Hassiman of the Family Court Branch 11 in Pasay City on June 11, 2024, with a recommended bail of P180,000. (Patrick Garcia)