Camp Olivas, April 11 -- A suspect linked to the killing of a barangay official in Bulacan was arrested by joint police operatives during a manhunt operation in Kawit, Cavite on Friday.

According to the Police Regional Office (PRO) 3 (Central Luzon), the 45-year-old suspect was apprehended in Barangay Marulas in Kawit at about 11:30 a.m. by virtue of a warrant of arrest dated Feb. 20, 2025, issued by the Regional Trial Court Branch 11, Malolos City for two counts of murder, with no bail recommended.

The accused is among those implicated in the killing of Ramil Capistrano, the Association of Barangay Captains president of Bulacan, and his driver, Shedrick Toribio, who were shot dead in Barangay Ligas on Oct. 3, 2024.

The Bulacan Provin...