College instructor in Baguio City accused of kidnapping and raping grade 10 student

Baguio City, Philippines – Baguio City police reported that a student in Baguio City, who was walking to school, was dragged into a car and later woke up at an unknown hotel, is believed to have been sexually assaulted – the suspect, a college instructor.

The incident, according to police report, happened on July 9.

Police authorities saw a drop in rape cases in 2024 in the Cordillera when compared to documented cases in 2023. The Police Regional Office Cordillera, during the Regional Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee meeting in June this year, said 214 rape cases were recorded in 2024, a 13.70% decrease from the 248 in 2023.

Most of the victims in 2024 are minors, aged 13 – 17 years old, followed by 0 – 12 years old.

For 2025, one of the latest cases of sexual violence in the region involved a grade 10 student,  believed to have been taken advantage of by a college teacher in Baguio City. 

According to the Baguio City Police Office, as cited by the Mountain Beacon, the girl was walking to school around 8:20 a.m. on July 9 when a vehicle stopped in front of her. The victim thought the driver might have known her, so she approached the unknown car only to be dragged by the suspect, who then covered her mouth and nose, causing her to lose consciousness.

Two hours later, the student woke up alone and naked inside an unfamiliar room. She managed to dress and leave the place despite the pain she felt coming from her private parts.

The girl later contacted her class adviser, who reported the incident to the police. In response, the authorities launched an operation, which led to the arrest of the suspect.

Formal complaints for rape and kidnapping were filed before the City Prosecutor’s Office on July 14. The accused, whose name was not disclosed, remains in police custody.