PNP: No evidence linking Thomas Markle Jr. to child sex abuse case

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The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it has found no evidence linking Thomas Markle Jr., son of Thomas Markle Sr., to the child sexual abuse case involving his father.

“As of now, there is no evidence to show that his son is involved,” PNP chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said at a press briefing.

However, Nartatez said authorities were investigating Markle Sr.'s associates, activities and personal effects, including those of his son.

“But just like what I'm saying, we are investigating kung sino yung associates, his activities and other personal effects na puwedeng ma-imbestighan and that includes his son,” he added.

Earlier, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said authorities were looking into the possible involvement of Thomas Markle Jr., 60, in alleged child sexual abuse activities linked to his father.

On Nov. 6, Markle Sr., 82, was arrested in Florida, United States, on child pornography possession charges. He is the biological father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.

Markle Sr. stayed in the Philippines for approximately nine to 10 months beginning in the second quarter of 2026.

Authorities recovered around 7,500 photographs and one video depicting underage boys and girls of Asian, Latina and European descent from devices linked to Markle Sr. Some of the minors in the recovered materials appeared to be Filipino.

Nartatez said authorities were continuing efforts to establish the identities of Markle Sr.'s associates and examine his activities and personal effects.— MCG, GMA News

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