Former Sultan Kudarat congressman Arnulfo Go surrendered to the Philippine National Police (PNP) on 8 November 2026 at the Mabuhay Road, Barangay San Isidro, General Santos City. The surrender followed the issuance of four arrest warrants by the Sandiganbayan, the anti‑graft court, charging Go with graft and malversation of public funds. Go is one of four co‑accused in a case involving alleged misuse of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) in 2012. The other three accused are former Lebak mayor Dionesio Besana, former Lebak treasurer Mario Labrador, and former Lebak accountant Allan Bayani Gayosa. The warrants were issued for violations of Republic Act No. 3019, the Anti‑Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, and Article 217 of the Revised Penal Code on malversation of public funds. The surrender was carried out by the Lebak Municipal Police Station in coordination with the Sultan Kudarat Police Provincial Office and the General Santos City Police Office. Go was informed of the nature of the warrants and his rights before being taken into custody. PNP Chief PGen Nartatez emphasized that the police must carry out court orders with professionalism and respect for constitutional rights. “Ang batas ay may proseso, at tungkulin nating tiyakin na nasusunod ito nang maayos. Hindi natin tinitingnan kung sino ang isang tao o kung ano ang naging posisyon niya noon. What matters is that we carry out our duty fairly, professionally, and with full respect for everyone’s rights,” he said. He added that public confidence in law enforcement is strengthened when police consistently apply the law and conduct their duties with discipline.
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