Joavan arrests, settles case with friend

CEBU, Philippines - The controversial Joavan Fernandez Sunday night apprehended his friend for allegedly stealing his motorbike.

Joavan, the adopted son of Mayor Socrates Fernandez of Talisay City, reported to the Talisay City Police Station at 10 p.m. Sunday that one Roberto Ruby, 50, a resident of A. Lopez, barangay Labangon, Cebu City, carted away his Yamaha motorcycle Sunday morning.

Joavan claimed that Ruby, who is reportedly a friend, took his bike from his father's house of prayer in barangay Candulawan, Talisay City. The complainant did not give details of the incident.

But early yesterday morning, after spending a night in jail, Ruby was released after he and Joavan settled the case, said chief inspector Eddie Recamara, the deputy chief of the city police.