Manila, Aug. 23 -- A national-level most wanted bombing fugitive and a Lanao del Sur vice mayor facing murder charges have been arrested in separate operations.

In a news release over the weekend, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced that Joher Sapalon (alias Tarzan/Tarsan), who is linked to the 2023 Isulan public terminal bombing, was arrested in Sultan Kudarat on Friday with a gunshot wound to the leg after a brief shootout.

Aside from the bombing, Sapalon faces two murder charges for the 2021 killings of two village security officers in Lambayong town.

Following the shootout, police seized a 9mm pistol from the suspect before hospitalizing him under tight guard prior to his court presentation.

Meanwhile, Marantao, Lanao ...