Ex-PBA player Alvarez nabbed for hurting wife

BAGUIO CITY – Retired Philippine Basketball Association  player  Paul “Bong” Beleno Alvarez, 48 was arrested here  after his wife filed complaint against him for violation of Republic Act 9262 (violence against women and children) here at police station along Loakan Road.

Mary Anne Dungca Ting, 38, Alvarez’s wife, who lives with him in Valenzuela City, told police she was manhandled by the basketball player here at Purok Cudirao, Loakan Proper that night around 2:15 a.m. on April 23.

Investigation disclosed the couple had a drinking session at Ganza Restaurant, Burnham, Park, when a heated argument ensued between them but was immediately settled so they went home.

While at their billeting area, a heated altercation again ensued wherein the suspect reportedly inflicted injuries on the victim on different parts of her body.

Responding cops of Station 4 arrested the suspect and brought him at their station for investigation.

Alvarez was incarcerated at the city jail but reportedly posted bail and went home to Manila.

It was not known if his wife went along with him.