Father arrested for raping daughter

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MANILA, Philippines—The long arm of the law finally caught up with a wanted man following his arrest by the police in Bugasong, Antique for allegedly raping her 16-year-old daughter in Pasig City.

The 44-year-old suspect, who is also the third most wanted person of the Eastern Police District (EPD), was arrested on Friday, Dec. 14, after continuous manhunt operation through the help of his relative who gave information on his whereabouts.

The rape allegedly happened last year in Pasig City, according to a report from the EPD on Tuesday.

Police said the suspect will be temporarily detained at the Pasig City Police Station. /jpv