Trillion Peso March 'gang leader' nabbed for robbery, homicide in Nueva Ecija

An alleged gang leader linked to the 2025 Trillion Peso March riots was arrested in Nueva Ecija over separate criminal charges.

According to a "24 Oras Weekend" report by Jun Veneracion, the suspect, known as “Alyas Primo,” is believed to be the leader of the Temple Street Gang, whose members were among those arrested for inciting unrest during the protests.

“Ang possible role niya, of course, siya kasi yung lumalabas na leader doon sa gang na iyon. Wala kasi kaming nakalap na ebidensya na nandoon siya mismo sa lugar,” said NCR Police Office (NCRPO) Regional Director Police Major General Anthony Aberin.

(His possible role is that he appears to be the leader of the gang. However, we have not gathered evidence that he was physically present at the scene.)

“Pero bilang leader, dapat accountable siya sa actions ng kanyang grupo, at pinaniniwalaan naming may kaalaman siya sa mga pangyayari noong September Trillion Peso March,” he added.

(But as leader, he should be accountable for his group’s actions, and we believe he had knowledge of what transpired during the September Trillion Peso March.)

Aberin clarified that Alyas Primo was arrested by virtue of a warrant for robbery with intimidation and homicide, and not directly for his alleged involvement in the protest riots.

Police said the suspect had been in hiding for 12 years before his arrest in Guimba, Nueva Ecija.

“Napakahalaga ng pagkakaaresto sa kanya dahil isa siyang lider ng isang gang at may kinalaman sa iba’t ibang kaso,” Aberin said.

(His arrest is significant because he is a gang leader and is involved in multiple cases.)

The NCRPO said Alyas Primo is now in custody as authorities continue to gather evidence that may link him to the Trillion Peso March riots.—Jiselle Anne C. Casucian/MCG, GMA News