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Bacolod cop surrenders, missing single mother found dead

Published Nov 1, 2025 02:50 pm
IBAY
IBAY
BACOLOD CITY – A police officer assigned to the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) surrendered on Saturday, Nov. 1, leading to the discovery of the body of a missing 42-year-old single mother in Barangay Don Jorge Araneta, Bago City, Negros Occidental.
The suspect, with a rank of police staff sergeant, accompanied by his legal counsel and a colleague, voluntarily surrendered to Police Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay, director of Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) in Camp Alfredo M. Montelibano Sr. here.
In a media interview, Ibay said the suspect called him on Friday night, Oct. 31, expressing his intent to surrender, with the assistance of his legal counsel.
The suspect reportedly confessed his involvement in the disappearance and killing of the victim from Victorias City, Negros Occidental.
The victim went missing after her car was found abandoned with bloodstains beside a sugarcane field in Barangay Gargato, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental on Wednesday, Oct. 29.
Ibay stressed that the surrender of the suspect is a significant breakthrough. He assured the public that there will be no cover-up in the ongoing investigation.
“There will be no cover-up. We will let the evidence speak for itself. The full force of the law will be applied regardless of who is involved. Justice will be served to the victim and her family,” Ibay said.
Authorities are probing the motive of the incident.
The suspect will be transferred to the custody of Talisay City Police Station, as the killing was allegedly committed in the area, according to Police Lt. Joem Malong, PRO-NIR spokesperson.
Ibay directed the conduct of a parallel administrative investigation to ensure transparency and accountability within the organization.
“We assure the public that PRO-NIR is pursuing this case with the highest level of urgency, transparency, and professionalism,” Ibay said, adding that the surrender of the suspect brings them closer to uncovering the truth.
PRO-NIR continues to coordinate with the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office and other concerned units to ensure that all aspects of the investigation are handled thoroughly and objectively.
“We owe it to the public we serve to demonstrate that no one is above the law. We will make sure that this case is pursued with fairness, professionalism, and compassion for the victim’s family,” Ibay said.
He commended the relentless efforts of the investigators and the support extended by the Scene-of-the-Crime Operatives (SOCO) and other specialized units.
Ibay urged the public to refrain from speculation and immediately report any information that may aid in the resolution of this case.

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