2 PNP informants get P1-M reward from ZamboSur gov’t

By Gideon C. Corgue

PAGADIAN CITY, July 18  —Two (2) informants received their P1-milion cash reward from Governor Divina Grace Yu during a ceremonial hand over led by P/Col. Bonifacio Aranas, Jr., the provincial director of the Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the Provincial Governor's Office.

 

(Photo courtesy: Provincial Press Bureau)

The informants were instrumental in the arrest of three suspects wanted for heinous crimes, the following: Jonathan Bugwak Abayon aka "John-John, Wilfredo Doliente Pamisa aka 'Jongjong', and Jovito Lozano Renposa aka 'Maru' for their involvement on the death of Barangay Captain Raymundo Alviar of Tuburan, Pagadian City on August 25, 2021 and Romie Naong, October 18, 2022 at Farmers Haven, Dao, Pagadian City and the killing of Francisco Maca, Jr., barangay councilor of Poblacion , Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur.

Abayon was arrested by authorities on July 6, 2025 in Iligan City, Pamisa was arrested on July 10, 2025 in Pagadian City , and Renposa was arrested on July 13, 2025, respectively.

Governor Dvina Grace Yu said that informants are very important and have helped solve crimes. “Through them, the most wanted persons in the province and region were arrested.”

"The information from the informants is very valuable and can contribute to knowing the presence of criminals who committed crimes in the province,  Yu said.

The suspects are now in the custody of Pagadian City Jail.

Meanwhile, Arañas  lauded the informants for their cooperation, which led to the arrest of fugitives facing complaints such as murder.

Arañas said that this accomplishment is "a testament to our unwavering commitment to bring wanted criminals to justice and ensure that there is rule of law to prevail."

"We commend our intelligence operatives and all our units involved for meticulous planning and steadfast dedication," Arañas said.

The arrest, Arañas said “sends a strong message that no one can escape the long arm of the law and this also serves as a reminder that justice may be delayed but it will not definitely be denied.”

"To the people Zamboang del sur rest assured that we will continue our intensified campaign against wanted persons, criminal elements and all threats to public safety, Arañas concluded.

For their safety and security, the claimants wore masks to conceal their identity.

The ceremony was witnessed by former Governor Victor Yu and (Ret.) Colonel Oscar Buenaobra ,  head of SSFO/political officer of provincial government. (jcc/KBP-Zamboanga del Sur )

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