Caraga Region, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Caraga has announced significant progress in its intensified campaign against the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) from January 1 to 19, 2025. Four wanted CTG members were apprehended, including three individuals listed in the Periodic Status Report (PSR).
High-Profile Arrests
PBGen Christopher N. Abrahano, Director of PNP Caraga, identified the arrested PSR-listed CTG members as:
- Alias Cheryl (28), a former member of Platoon 1, Guerilla Front (GF) 30, Sub-Regional Committee (SRC) Westland, Northeastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEMRC), and a resident of Tandag City, Surigao del Sur.
- Alias Seren (36), a squad leader of the dismantled GF 88, SRC3-Wanas, North Central Mindanao Regional Committee (NCMRC), and a resident of San Luis, Agusan del Sur.
- Alias Makoy (23), a member of Sandatahang Yunit Pampropaganda 16B, dismantled GF16, SRC Northland, NEMRC, and a resident of Prosperidad, Agusan del Norte.
Criminal Charges
Alias Cheryl faces numerous charges, including multiple counts of murder, arson, frustrated murder, and attempted murder. The Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 41 in Cantilan, Surigao del Sur, issued all the warrants of arrest. Among her charges are:
- Murder: Criminal Case Nos. C-1953, C-1988, C-1819, C-1965, C-1957, C-1966, C-1826, and C-1818 (No bail recommended).
- Arson: Criminal Case No. C-1667 (No bail recommended).
- Burning of Property: Criminal Case No. C-1825 (Bail set at PhP24,000.00).
- Attempted Murder: Criminal Case Nos. C-1980, C-1828, and C-2093 (Bail set at PhP100,000.00 each).
- Frustrated Murder: Criminal Case Nos. C-1820 and C-1957 (Bail set at PhP200,000.00 and PhP100,000.00, respectively).
Alias Seren was wanted for murder (Criminal Case No. 6396, RTC Branch 7, Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur) with no bail recommended. The warrant was issued on November 19, 2020.
Alias Makoy’s charges include:
- Murder: Criminal Case Nos. 16296 and 16297 (No bail recommended).
- Attempted Murder: Criminal Case No. 15701 (Bail set at PhP120,000.00).
Non-PSR-Listed Arrest
The fourth arrested individual, Alias Babu (45), was a former full-time member of Squad 2, Platoon 7 (formerly GF19-A), SRC Southland, NEMRC, and a resident of Lianga, Surigao del Sur. Alias Babu’s charges include:
- Murder: Two counts (No bail recommended).
- Frustrated Murder: Two counts (Bail set at PhP200,000.00 each).
- Attempted Murder: Three counts (Bail set at PhP120,000.00 each).
Commitment to Peaceful Elections
“PNP Caraga remains steadfast in its aggressive campaign against the CTG, particularly as we gear up for the upcoming 2025 National and Local Elections. We are committed to eliminating any potential threats to ensure the peaceful and orderly conduct of the elections,” emphasized PBGen Abrahano.
The successful apprehensions underscore the PNP Caraga’s unwavering dedication to maintaining peace and order in the region, particularly during this critical election year.