An 8-year-old girl was rushed to the hospital with a head injury after a piece of concrete was thrown at the tricycle she was riding in along M.L. Quezon Extension, Barangay Dalig, Antipolo City. The two suspects, identified by police as Jayvee Aduque and Shyrie Recto Morta, remain at large and are now the subject of a manhunt after fleeing their rented apartment with their own 1-year-old child. If you’ve come across the viral video circulating on Facebook, here’s the complete, verified account of what happened.
What Happened on M.L. Quezon Extension
The incident occurred around 5 p.m. on September 21, 2026, near Nayon Silangan in Barangay Dalig. A mother and her young daughter were attempting to board a bajaj — a three-wheeled vehicle similar to a tricycle — when they found a motorcycle blocking their way. The child reportedly said “Excuse me po” to ask the rider to move, but he allegedly responded rudely, sparking a heated argument between the adults.
The bajaj driver eventually repositioned his vehicle so the mother and daughter could board and leave. According to viral footage, the couple on the motorcycle then followed them, with the male rider filming the mother and child with one hand while driving with the other, shouting, “Hindi kami bastos, may anak din kami.”
Moments later, a hard object described as a piece of concrete was allegedly thrown at the tricycle, striking the child on the forehead. She suffered a bleeding wound that required stitches.
Who Are Jayvee Aduque and Shyrie Recto Morta?
Through cyberpatrolling and verification with their landlord, authorities identified the suspects as Jayvee Aduque, the motorcycle’s driver, and Shyrie Recto Morta, the backrider. The pair had been renting an apartment on Sampaguita Street, Sitio Dalig 1, Barangay Dalig.
Still at Large: How the Couple Evaded Police
The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Antipolo has confirmed the couple has not yet been apprehended. When officers first went to the suspects’ rented apartment, the landlord confirmed their identities but said the couple never returned there after the incident: “Hindi na umano sila bumalik sa kanilang inuupahang lugar matapos ang insidente.”
Police then traced the female suspect’s relatives to Barangay Dela Paz, but by the time officers arrived, the couple had already left — and had picked up their 1-year-old child, who had briefly been left with a relative, before disappearing. This corrects earlier information circulating online suggesting police had recovered the couple’s child; in reality, the couple took their baby with them when they fled.
PNP Antipolo’s Official Statement
Antipolo police issued the following statement regarding the ongoing investigation:
“Patuloy ang masusing imbestigasyon at paghahanap sa mga indibidwal na sinasabing sangkot sa insidente. Tinitiyak ng Antipolo PNP na ang lahat ng nararapat na hakbang ay isinasagawa alinsunod sa batas at due process.”
Police are now coordinating with the child’s mother to help her file a formal complaint for physical injuries and a violation of Republic Act 7610, the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse law.
LTO and Local Government Response
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a Show Cause Order set for September 29, suspended the motorcycle rider’s license for 90 days, and placed the vehicle under alarm status. The rider faces additional charges for reckless driving, violation of the Anti-Distracted Driving Act, and failure to use a standard helmet and side mirrors.
Antipolo Mayor Jun Ynares has ordered assistance for the injured child and issued a public reminder about road behavior: “Sa kalsada, disiplina at respeto ang dapat manaig. Hindi init ng ulo.”
How to Help
The search for Jayvee Aduque and Shyrie Recto Morta continues. Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to contact the Antipolo Component City Police Station or call 911.
