3 nabbed for Camp Aguinaldo burglaries

MANILA, Philippines - Three men have been arrested in connection with the recent rash of burglaries at Camp Aguinaldo, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said yesterday.

AFP spokesman Col. Arnulfo Burgos Jr. identified the suspects as Jerry Molina Cawilan; his brother, Daniel Molina; and Norman Garcia.

Cawilan was seen breaking into the quarters of military personnel, while Molina is believed to be working with his brother.

Garcia is reportedly involved in the theft of a car owned by military dentist Col. Nelson Chedrome last June 16. The vehicle was recovered in Angat, Bulacan three days later.

“Reports on their contacts inside Camp Aguinaldo are also being investigated,” Burgos said.

At least 15 incidents of theft have been recorded in Camp Aguinaldo since January. Among the items stolen in the camp are laptops, cash, wallets, camera, and a desktop computer.

The thefts prompted the AFP to impose stricter security measures in the camp, including setting up a checkpoint to screen visitors from 10 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

Brig. Gen. Remigio de Vera, commander of Camp Aguinaldo, appealed to visitors and residents of the military headquarters to bear with the security measures they are implementing.