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Suspect in murder of Bulacan ABC president nabbed after year-long manhunt

Published Oct 23, 2025 05:43 pm
Alias ‘Lupin,’ one of the four suspects in the murder of Board Member Capistrano and his driver, Shedrick S. Toribio, on Oct. 3, 2024 was arrested in a joint law enforcement operation on Wednesday, Oct. 22, in Barangay Tangos South, Navotas City. (Photo from PR03)
Alias ‘Lupin,’ one of the four suspects in the murder of Board Member Capistrano and his driver, Shedrick S. Toribio, on Oct. 3, 2024 was arrested in a joint law enforcement operation on Wednesday, Oct. 22, in Barangay Tangos South, Navotas City. (Photo from PR03)
After a year-long manhunt, authorities have arrested one of the suspects in the murder of Bulacan ABC President Ramil Capistrano and his driver, Shedrick S. Toribio, in Navotas City.
The suspect, known by the alias “Lupin,” 35, a fishnet maker and resident of Barangay Tangos South, Navotas City, was apprehended on Wednesday, Oct. 22, in a joint law enforcement operation led by the Tracker Team of the Provincial Intelligence Unit of Bulacan Police Provincial Office (PPO).
The operation was carried out in coordination with the Bulacan 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company and the Navotas City Police Station.
“Lupin” had been under surveillance for over two months prior to his arrest.
He is facing two counts of murder under Criminal Case Nos. 988-M-2025 and 989-M-2025, with a warrant issued by Judge Felizardo Soriano Montero Jr. of the Regional Trial Court Branch 11 in Malolos City. No bail was recommended.
Capistrano and Toribio were gunned down on October 3, 2024, in Barangay Ligas, City of Malolos.
“Lupin” is one of four suspects implicated in the case. Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio I. Peñones Jr., Regional Director of Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3), commended the operatives for their dedication.
“This successful arrest demonstrates the relentless pursuit of justice by our operatives and the effectiveness of our intelligence-led operations,” he said.
Peñones Jr. emphasized that the arrest aligns with the PNP Focused Agenda under Acting Chief, PNP Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., which prioritizes enhanced police operations and professionalism.
“The arrest highlights the continuing efforts of PRO3 to Protect the People, Pursue Peace and Order, and Promote Professionalism,” he added.

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