Freya Mae Go Case Solved!

Mayor, BCPO offer ₱200,000 reward for information on robbery suspects

The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) announced a major breakthrough in one of the city’s most high-profile criminal cases while reporting significant gains in its anti-criminality and anti-illegal drug campaigns.

During a press conference with Mayor Greg Gasataya, BCPO Director Police Colonel Eugene Rebadomia confirmed that rape and homicide charges were filed on Thursday against two persons of interest in connection with the killing of Freya Mae Go in October 2025.

The 17-year-old victim was found dead in the Reclamation Area of Barangay 12 last year.

“After months of extensive investigation and evidence gathering, rape and homicide charges have finally been filed against the two persons of interest. We can now consider the case resolved,” Rebadomia said.

The development reflects the sustained efforts of investigators who worked on the case for several months.

A reward

Meanwhile, Mayor Gasataya announced a ₱100,000 reward to help authorities identify and locate the suspects involved in the recent robbery of a doctor in Barangay 19.

The Philippine National Police had previously offered a ₱100,000 reward, bringing the total reward to ₱200,000 for information leading to the arrest of those responsible.

Mayor Gasataya appealed for public cooperation in helping law enforcement authorities resolve remaining cases.

“We encourage anyone who may have information regarding these incidents to coordinate with our police authorities. The city government remains fully supportive of the efforts of the BCPO to ensure that justice is served and that our communities remain safe,” the mayor said.

Aside from updates on major criminal investigations, the BCPO also highlighted its accomplishments in the campaign against illegal drugs from January to May 2026.

Data showed that authorities conducted 269 anti-illegal drug operations, resulting in the arrest of 319 individuals and the filing of 451 cases.

Among those arrested were 235 alleged drug pushers, 82 alleged drug users, and two minors. Police also served 62 warrants of arrest and conducted 195 buy-bust operations throughout the city.

The operations led to the confiscation of approximately 11.17 kilograms of shabu and 117.53 grams of marijuana, with a combined estimated street value of nearly ₱76 million.

A substantial portion of the seized illegal drugs came from what the BCPO described as the largest buy-bust operation ever recorded in Bacolod City, resulting in the confiscation of more than 6.8 kilograms of shabu in a single operation.

“Our message is clear: we will continue to intensify our operations against illegal drugs and all forms of criminality. We will not stop until those who violate the law are brought before the courts and our communities remain safe,” Rebadomia said.

Dial 911

To further strengthen the city’s peace and order campaign, Mayor Gasataya and Rebadomia urged residents to immediately report emergencies and criminal incidents through the emergency hotline system, emphasizing the importance of timely reporting in solving crimes.

The mayor announced that Bacolod City is awaiting final clearance for the localized implementation of the Unified 911 Emergency Response System.

The initiative forms part of the Philippine National Police’s efforts to strengthen emergency response capabilities throughout the Negros Island Region through the Unified 911 Hotline.

Gasataya explained that the city has already completed the necessary preparations, including personnel training, communications equipment, information technology requirements, software installation, and the establishment of an operations center.

“We already have the trained personnel, the operations center, the IT requirements, communication equipment, and the software is already in place. What we are waiting for is the certification to go live and the final instruction from the DILG,” he said.

The mayor assured residents and visitors that the city government remains committed to strengthening emergency response services and public safety measures throughout Bacolod.* (BCCO text & photos)