Dance instructor arrested for assaulting 13-year-old in Misamis Oriental
- A 38-year-old dance instructor in Opol, Misamis Oriental, was arrested for statutory rape on a warrant dated August 22, 2025.
- Police Major Joan G. Navarro said the suspect, the ninth most wanted person regionally, did not resist arrest
- The victim, who joined the suspect’s dance lessons during the town fiesta in August 2024, was lured to his house and raped
- The case surfaced in February 2025 after the victim confided in her mother, leading to the filing of charges
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Police in Northern Mindanao have arrested a 38-year-old dance instructor accused of raping a woman in Opol town, Misamis Oriental province.
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According to Police Regional Office 10-Regional Public Information Office chief Police Major Joan G. Navarro, the suspect was listed as the ninth most wanted person at the regional level.
He was apprehended on a warrant of arrest for statutory rape dated August 22, 2025. Authorities said no bail was recommended for his temporary release.
“The suspect did not resist arrest when confronted by lawmen,” Navarro confirmed in a statement.
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Investigations revealed that the incident stemmed from the town fiesta in August 2024, when the victim joined dance lessons facilitated by the accused.
The suspect allegedly lured the woman to his residence, where he raped her.
The traumatic experience remained unreported for several months until February 2025, when the victim finally confided in her mother. This disclosure led to the filing of formal charges against the suspect.
Navarro added that the arrested man is currently under the custody of the Opol Municipal Police Station for proper disposition.
Police authorities assured that the case will be pursued to ensure justice for the victim, stressing the importance of reporting such incidents despite fear or stigma.
The arrest highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies in Northern Mindanao to track down wanted individuals, especially those facing serious charges such as sexual assault.
Authorities encouraged other victims of abuse to come forward and seek justice through the proper legal channels.
News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable stories that people could easily understand and relate in their lives.
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