14/08/2026
PNP ACG
SMC NO. 1914
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On August 10, 2026, at about 5:00 PM in Jaro, Iloilo City, operatives of the Iloilo City Cyber Response Team (ICCRT)conducted an entrapment operation that led to the arrest of a 22-year-old woman, alias "Maymay," for offering unauthorized dental services online.
The operation stemmed from the proactive cyber patrolling of ICCRT, where they discovered a social media post by the suspect offering Do-It-Yourself (DIY) complete dental braces for Php3,000.00. The procedure was offered through home service and was found to be unsanitary and unsafe.
Further investigation revealed that βMaymayβ had no formal education, training, or professional license in dentistry, and she only learned the procedure solely through online video tutorials.
"Maymay" is facing charges for violation of Section 33 of RA No. 9484 (Philippine Dental Act of 2007), in relation to Section 6 of RA No. 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012).
The operations were in line with the directive of PGEN Jose Melencio C Nartatez Jr, Chief of the PNP, to strengthen cyber patrolling and take immediate legal action to ensure that cybercriminals do not have a place on social media platforms.
PMGEN Wilson C. Asueta, Director of the ACG, commended the ICCT for the successful operation. "We urge everyone to be cautious when seeking professional services on the internet. Only trust licensed practitioners. If you encounter suspicious or unauthorized dental providers, report them immediately to the nearest ACG office so we can act swiftly to prevent further harm," he said.
