American nabbed for child abuse

CEBU, Philippines - An American national wanted for child abuse was arrested Tuesday afternoon in Barangay Ibabao, Cordova town.

Maurice Bass, 54, did not resist arrest when the operatives of Cordova Police Station served him the warrant of arrest at 4 p.m. at his residence in Sitio Son-ok.

The arrest warrant for violation of Republic Act 7610 or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act was issued by Regional Trial Court Branch 11 Judge Ramon Daomilas in Cebu City.

Cordova police chief Senior Inspector Jomar Medil said they have yet to know the details of the case against Bass.

Bass is currently detained at the police station pending the commitment order from the court. (FREEMAN)