Ex-PBA player na si Mark 'Macmac' Cardona, arestado sa Taguig

• Former professional basketball player Mark 'Macmac' Cardona was recently arrested following an incident at a bar in Taguig City
• The former 'PBA' athlete is facing complaints regarding alleged harassment and physical assault against another 21-year-old individual
• A video released by the Taguig City Police shows Cardona being read his Miranda rights in Filipino while he was in handcuffs
• The arrest was recently reported by GMA News through their "Unang Balita" segment

Former PBA star Mark Cardona is currently making headlines on social media, but this time for legal trouble.

According to a report from GMA News, the athlete was recently arrested after being implicated in an 'acts of lasciviousness' concerning a 21-year-old college student inside a nightclub in Taguig City in the early hours of March 28, 2026.

Initial reports indicate that Cardona was taken into custody due to allegations of harassment and physical injuries as well. While details regarding the specific victim have not been fully disclosed, the Taguig City Police confirmed that the arrest was made shortly after the incident took place.

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Police reports state that the victim’s boyfriend confronted the former PBA player after the young woman disclosed what had happened. The situation escalated when the player reportedly became aggressive toward the boyfriend, prompting a security guard to intervene.

Other women also came forward, claiming they had experienced similar behavior from the suspect.

Cardona was subsequently brought to the Women and Children Protection Desk for documentation and the filing of appropriate charges.

Meanwhile, in a video provided by the Taguig City Police, Cardona was seen standing in a police station while an officer read him his rights. The former player, who appeared calm while in handcuffs, listened as the officer explained that he has the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.

This is not the first time the basketball player, popularly known as "Captain Hook" during his peak years in the PBA, has faced legal or personal challenges. As of this writing, Cardona remains under the custody of the Taguig City Police while the investigation continues.

As previously reported by KAMI, The Bureau of Immigration arrested Estonian vlogger Siim Roosipuu on January 15 following complaints of harassment and illegal filming of residents in Dumaguete. The local government of Negros Oriental declared the foreigner persona non grata, meaning he is no longer welcome in the area due to his inappropriate behavior. The Bureau of Immigration also warned that the country is not a playground for foreign content creators who exploit Filipinos merely to gain views and profit. The vlogger has since apologized for his actions and is currently cooperating to expedite his deportation back to Estonia.

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Meanwhile, in 2024, Pasig police arrested John Wayne Sace, a former actor and dancer, after he allegedly shot a man named Eugenio using a .45 caliber firearm. According to investigators, there had reportedly been a long-standing conflict between Sace and Eugenio, which may have led to the crime. Before his arrest, Sace posted statements on social media that reflected intense tension between him and the victim. He went to The Eastern Police District headquarters for a paraffin test, while authorities continued their investigation.

Source: KAMI.com.gh