Twins’ suspected trafficker nabbed in Aurora; but abducted kids are missing

Inquirer.net - Oct 20, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — A 32-year-old woman suspected of trafficking children was arrested in San Luis, Aurora. However, the two eight-month-old twins from Taguig she allegedly abducted are missing. The report comes from National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) in a statement on Tuesday. The female suspect was apprehended in Barangay 2, San Luis town at

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