Below is a practical, no‑lawyer‑ese road map for finding out whether you (or someone else) have an outstanding warrant of arrest in the Philippines, with notes tailored to Cauayan City, Isabela. This is general guidance only—if a warrant turns up, get a lawyer right away.

1 Understand the landscape first

There is no single public website that lists every active warrant. Records sit in three separate repositories:

The issuing court’s docket (Office of the Clerk of Court)
The Philippine National Police (PNP) Warrant Management System—visible to warrant & subpoena sections in police stations and regional offices
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) criminal database, which is what produces a “HIT” when you apply for an NBI Clearance. citeturn0search2turn0search5turn0search4

Because the systems are siloed, you usually have to check at least two of them.

2 Go straight to the court that could have issued the warrant

Identify the likely venue (where the incident happened, where a complaint may have been filed, or where you live).
Contact the Clerk of Court. For Cauayan City the main trial court offices are:

Court	Address / Hotline	E‑mail	What to do
RTC Branch 19, Cauayan	Don Jose Canciller St., Cauayan City • +63 917 592 7710	rtc2cau019@judiciary.gov.ph	Ask in writing for “verification of any pending criminal case and outstanding warrant in my name,” attach a valid ID.

If the docket is electronic (e‑Court pilot courts in Metro Manila and some cities) the clerk can search it in seconds; elsewhere they check the manual docket. Bring or attach a government‑issued ID and be ready to pay ₱50‑₱100 certification fee.

3 Ask the PNP Warrant & Subpoena Section

Local station – Walk in with ID and a request letter; stations can query the PNP Warrant Information System.
Regional Office (PRO 2) – Hotline +63 78 304 4402 (Camp Marcelo Adduru, Tuguegarao). They can check region‑wide entries and confirm if a warrant has been served or recalled. citeturn11search3turn11search0
Cyber‑warrants – If your worry involves online libel, hacking, etc., call the PNP Anti‑Cybercrime Group Warrant Section (24/7 hotline 0998‑598‑8116) or visit Camp Crame. Cyber warrants are routed there under A.M. No. 20‑06‑07‑SC. citeturn7search2

4 Pull an NBI Clearance (quick screening)

Apply online at clearance.nbi.gov.ph or through MYEG, then appear for biometrics.
A “HIT” means a name match; you will be told to return after 8–15 days so the NBI can verify whether the hit is an active warrant, a dismissed case, or a namesake.
Good news for Cauayan residents: an NBI Clearance Satellite Office opened on 28 Nov 2024 at Talavera Square Mall, Maharlika Hwy—no more trip to Tuguegarao or Santiago. citeturn8search1turn8search7turn0search4

5 Optional public lists (not exhaustive)

PNP “Wanted Persons” pages of regional offices list only high‑profile fugitives. citeturn0search8
Interpol Red Notice site shows international warrants that the Philippines helped circulate. citeturn0search7

A clean result here does not guarantee you are warrant‑free.

6 If a warrant is confirmed—act fast, not rash

Call a lawyer immediately (IBP‑Isabela Legal Aid Desk or Public Attorney’s Office 078‑652‑0482).
Voluntary surrender through counsel often lets you post bail the same day and avoids a dramatic arrest.
Your lawyer can file:
- a Motion to Post Bail (for bailable offenses),
- a Motion to Recall/Quash the warrant (if the warrant is void), or
- negotiate for recognizance if allowed.
Keep bail money and valid IDs ready when you appear.

7 Know your rights when the police arrive

The officer must show the original warrant stating your name, the offense, the issuing judge, and the court docket number (Rule 113, Sec 7).
Since July 2021, service must be captured by a body‑worn camera under A.M. No. 21‑06‑08‑SC. citeturn2search8

8 Common myths to ignore

Myth	Reality
“An NBI clearance with no hit means I’m 100 % clear.”	New warrants may take up to a week to propagate. Re‑check if you suspect a very recent case.
“Paying a fixer can erase my warrant.”	Only a judge’s signed recall order, duly returned to the court and police, removes it from the databases.
“Once the case is dismissed, the warrant disappears automatically.”	Not until the court issues (and the sheriff submits) a separate Order of Recall.

Quick checklist before you visit any office

Two valid IDs (at least one government‑issued with photo).
Affidavit or letter‑request stating full name, aliases, DOB, place of birth, and purpose (“warrant verification”).
Small cash for certification fees or photocopies.
Smartphone or USB to keep scanned copies of any certifications you receive.

Need help?

IBP‑Isabela Chapter – Free legal consultation for indigents.
Public Attorney’s Office (PAO), Cauayan – Tel. 078‑652‑0482.
PNP PRO 2 Hotline – +63 78 304 4402 (24/7).
NBI Cauayan Satellite Office – 2/F Talavera Square Mall, Maharlika Hwy (Mon–Fri 8 am‑5 pm).

Handle the matter promptly, document every step, and stay proactive—ignoring a warrant only compounds the problem. Good luck, and stay safe!