A 58-year-old man was detained by police authorities for allegedly harassing his personal live-in companion in Barangay Punta Princesa in Cebu Metropolis. | contributed picture by way of Paul Lauro
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A 58-year-old man was detained early Saturday, July 5, in Barangay Punta Princesa, Cebu Metropolis, for allegedly harassing his live-in companion regardless of having a safety order towards him.
The suspect, recognized as Diego Quirido Cenita, was taken into custody round 1 a.m. by barangay authorities after his live-in companion, 54-year-old Rosita Fernandez Bendanillo, reported that he got here to their residence on F. Pacaña Avenue and harassed her.
In accordance with the official police report, the incident occurred between 11:00 p.m. and 11:50 p.m. on Friday night, July 4, 2025. The sufferer alleged that Cenita shouted outdoors their residence and threw a cooking pot.
This occurred regardless of Cenita having an energetic Barangay Safety Order (BPO) issued towards him in reference to a previous case below Republic Act 9262, also called the Anti-Violence In opposition to Ladies and Their Youngsters Act of 2004.
For context, a BPO is a authorized treatment issued by a barangay captain or out there barangay official to guard victims of home violence — particularly girls and their kids — below the Anti-Violence In opposition to Ladies and Their Youngsters Act of 2004. The order prohibits the offender from harassing, threatening, or approaching the sufferer.
Following the report, barangay public security officers from Brgy. Punta Princesa in Cebu Metropolis responded and arrested the suspect. Cenita was then delivered to Labangon Police Station 10 for reserving and correct disposition.
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He could face imprisonment and/or fines relying on the severity of the violation and any additional authorized actions pursued below the Anti-Violence In opposition to Ladies and Their Youngsters Act. /csl
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