Summary of "WANTED SA RADYO FULL EPISODE | MARCH 27, 2026"

Wanted sa Radyo — March 27, 2026

Main topics and findings

Confusion and delays in government cash aid and fuel subsidy for transport workers

Issue: Mass payout of cash assistance (DSWD Php5,000 “AEX”) and DOTR fuel subsidies (Php1,500) to public transport drivers/operators (jeepneys, tricycles, taxis, TNVS/riders, buses) caused long lines, complaints, and people turned away for missing or incomplete records.
Roles:
- DSWD acts as paymaster and releases cash to names submitted by LGUs (for tricycle drivers) or the LTFRB (for TNVS and other network lists).
- DOTR handles fuel-subsidy disbursement (cards, e-wallets).
Problems identified:
- Master lists from LTFRB contained duplicates and incomplete data (missing birthdates, middle names, etc.), forcing DSWD to return names for deduplication.
- Some eligible drivers were left out or queued for hours due to incomplete or erroneous records.
Remedies promised:
- DSWD and LTFRB will run additional deduplication and schedule a “special payout” after Holy Week to include omitted but eligible drivers.
- DOTR and LTFRB to continue regional submissions for provincial payouts.
Contested policy choices:
- Large discrepancies in support amounts for operators vs. drivers were raised (examples: Php10,000 for some operators vs. low amounts for drivers; different splits for modernized vs. traditional jeepneys).
- DOTR/LTFRB acknowledged complaints and said they would review allocation rules and consider increases for drivers.
Communications advice:
- Hosts urged agencies to use traditional mass media (radio, TV, newspapers), not only social media, to announce payout schedules to avoid confusion and fake reports.
Broader note:
- DOTR said fare adjustments remain pending with the President and experts; officials were urged to present timely, sound recommendations.

Allegation of police abuse and discrimination — Talisay, Batangas complaint

Complainants: Family members of Abner Abdullah alleged that during a March 19 incident at Talisay police station, officers cursed them, used an anti‑Muslim threat, confiscated phones and deleted video evidence, forcibly detained and mistreated detainees (including an allegation that a young man was stripped and beaten), and allowed a 3‑year‑old child to be taken/kept in custody without immediate MSWD/DSWD intervention.
Alleged threat (on-air quote):

“I killed many Muslims.”
Police response:
- Major LC Villanueva denied some allegations but admitted the child was brought into custody and said MSWD coordination followed; he said a CCTV exists.
- Colonel Marlon Rufo (Batangas PNP provincial director) ordered an investigation, promised to secure CCTV footage, assigned investigators, and encouraged the complainants to file formal complaints; he warned of sanctions if wrongdoing is substantiated.
Program action: The radio station pressed for copies of CCTV footage and for formal administrative/criminal review; the complainants were offered accompaniment to file complaints.

Abused OFW in Riyadh — rescue and repatriation

Case summary: Filipina worker Helen Orata reported abuse, poor feeding, body bruises, and alleged she was being “sold”/transferred against her will despite promises of an exit visa/homecoming.
Government response:
- OWWA/POLO (represented by Attorney Sherilyen Malonzo) and the Philippine welfare officer coordinated rescue efforts.
- The OFW was to be taken to the embassy shelter and included in a group repatriation scheduled March 30–31.
- The foreign recruitment agency/employer was criticized for alleged negligence and was told to cooperate; authorities warned of escalation if the agency proved negligent.

Death of school maintenance worker in Imus, Cavite — possible cover-up

Incident: Arturo Coma, a 61‑year‑old maintenance worker, reportedly died when a basketball board/ring collapsed on March 5 at Academia de Julia Victoria (private school). Family alleges the school cleaned the scene, did not call police, and CCTV footage is missing/edited.
Authorities’ responses:
- Police investigator (Sgt. Jessie Villanueva) confirmed problems with CCTV angles and delayed reporting.
- DepEd Undersecretary Malcolm Garma pledged to coordinate with regional DepEd and the PNP for a full probe.
- ECC (Attorney K. Velasquez) noted that the family can claim ECC burial benefit (Php30,000) and SSS benefits if the deceased was a member.
- Possible administrative and criminal liability for the school depending on findings (negligence, failure to report, tampering with evidence).
Next steps: Formal investigation, evidence preservation demands, DepEd/PNP/ECC coordination, and a likely Senate hearing were announced; the family will pursue benefits and accountability.

Other segments

Public service notices, program promotions, and advertisements were interspersed.
Separate radio feature: “Bardulan” segment (talk on friendship, “forgive vs. forget”) hosted by Fred Pumuseno and Junard Principyo with listener interactions.

Key presenters and contributors (as named on the program)

Senator Raffy Tulfo (main host, “Idol”/public-service anchor)
Sherie / Sherry (co‑host)
Irene Dumlao (Asek, DSWD spokesperson)
Tere Rose Lumawig (DOTR project manager, service contracting)
Lumer Bernabe (Executive Director, LTFRB)
Major LC Villanueva (Chief of Police, Talisay, Batangas)
Colonel Marlon Rufo (Provincial Director, Batangas PNP)
Abner Abdullah, Queenie Abdullah, Vinal/Vinny (complainants re: police incident)
Attorney Sherilyen Malonzo (OWWA/operations / 247 Ops Center)
Sherry Guiao (welfare officer / agency representative)
Francis/Francisco Angel and Grace (callers/OFW relatives)
Helen Orata (OFW complainant)
Jensen Cloma and Matt Lawrence Cloma (family representatives for deceased worker)
Sergeant Jessie Villanueva (Investigator, Imus PNP)
USEC Malcolm Garma (DepEd Undersecretary for Operations)
Attorney K. Velasquez (Executive Director, ECC)
Fred Pumuseno and Junard Principyo (hosts, Bardulan series)