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03/06/2026

PNP INTENSIFIES WV MANHUNT DRIVE, 3 REGIONAL MOST WANTED PERSONS ARRESTED

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported the successful arrest of three Regional Most Wanted Persons in a series of separate operations conducted on June 1, 2026 in Iloilo, Negros Occidental, and Occidental Mindoro, as part of its continuing nationwide drive to locate and bring fugitives to justice.

These coordinated manhunt operations highlight the sustained efforts of police units on the ground, working closely with various support teams to ensure that individuals with standing warrants are properly accounted for under the rule of law.

In Occidental Mindoro, authorities arrested the No. 1 Regional Most Wanted Person in Barangay San Agustin, San Jose. The suspect was apprehended through the implementation of multiple arrest warrants issued by the court for serious criminal cases, including arson and violent offenses. Police ensured a peaceful arrest and immediately informed the suspect of his rights.

In Iloilo, tracker teams successfully served a warrant of arrest against a Regional Most Wanted Person ranked Top 5 in Barangay Tabuc-Suba, Barotac Nuevo. The operation was carried out by local police units with the necessary coordination, resulting in a smooth and orderly arrest.

In Negros Occidental, another Regional Most Wanted Person listed as Top 6 was arrested in Barangay Inapoy, Kabankalan City. The operation was jointly executed by operating units and supporting personnel, ensuring that the warrant of arrest was implemented without incident and in accordance with legal procedures.

All arrested individuals are now under police custody and will be turned over to the proper authorities for documentation and further legal proceedings.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., recognized the efforts of the operating units, noting that sustained field accomplishments reflect a police organization that remains steady in its duty to protect communities while respecting the rights of every individual.

“Patuloy po nating pinapakita na ang PNP ay hindi natitinag sa pagtupad ng tungkulin. We act decisively, but always within the bounds of law and respect for rights. This is the kind of service our citizens deserve,” he said.,” he said.

He also emphasized that these operational gains support the broader direction of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in strengthening public order initiatives and ensuring that law enforcement remains responsive and visible in communities across the country.

This accomplishment aligns with the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, reinforcing a more coordinated and proactive approach in handling wanted persons and other priority police concerns.

As the organization continues to build on its operational momentum, Chief PNP Nartatez reiterated the commitment to a more reliable and people-centered police service guided by the principle of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman, reflecting steady service that the public can truly experience on the ground.

(PNP-PIO)

02/06/2026

PNP ARRESTS WANTED R**E FUGITIVE AFTER NEARLY A DECADE ON THE RUN

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., successfully arrested a 75-year-old male wanted for r**e in relation to Republic Act No. 7610 after nearly a decade of evading law enforcement. The arrest was carried out during a manhunt operation on May 31, 2026, in Barangay Sorioan, Salcedo, Ilocos Sur.

The suspect, a Filipino senior citizen and resident of Allacapan, Cagayan, was apprehended by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued by Branch 33 of the Regional Trial Court in Ballesteros, Cagayan, which carries no bail recommended.

The operation was conducted by the Joint Manhunt Charlie Tracker Team of the Allacapan Municipal Police Station, in coordination with the Salcedo Municipal Police Station, the Provincial Intelligence Unit of the Cagayan Police Provincial Office, the Philippine Highway Patrol Group–Cagayan, and the 2nd Cagayan Provincial Mobile Force Company.

The arrested individual was included in the baseline list of wanted persons of the Cagayan Police Provincial Office and remained a priority target due to the long-standing warrant of arrest.

The PNP Focus Agenda, a reform framework aimed at improving police service delivery and strengthening operational effectiveness, highlights enhanced police operations management as a key priority, particularly in the sustained campaign against wanted persons through intelligence-driven tracking and validation efforts.

PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. stressed the importance of sustained law enforcement action.

“We will continue to pursue individuals with outstanding warrants to ensure that justice is served,” he said.

“Hindi natin pinapalampas ang mga kaso na matagal nang naghihintay ng hustisya; tuloy-tuloy ang aming pagtugon dito,” he added.

As the PNP continues its intensified campaign against wanted persons under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it assures the public of: “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong mabilis, tapat, at nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

31/05/2026

FORMER INSURGENT YIELDS TO PNP; FIREARM AND EXPLOSIVE DEVICE RECOVERED

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., facilitated the surrender of a former Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) member and the turnover of a firearm and an explosive device as part of the peace and security efforts of Police Regional Office 8. The activity was conducted at the Headquarters of the 2nd Leyte Provincial Mobile Force Company in Brgy. Cristina, Calubian, Leyte, on May 28, 2026.

The surrenderer, known by the alias “Erik,” a 49-year-old Filipino male from Carigara, Leyte, was formerly affiliated with the Buhawi Platoon under the Eastern Visayas Regional Party Committee, which operated in selected areas of Leyte. His peaceful surrender was achieved through sustained intelligence monitoring and enhanced engagement efforts by personnel from the 2nd LPMFC, Provincial Intelligence Unit, Regional Intelligence Unit 8, 805th Maneuver Company of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 8, and the Calubian Municipal Police Station.

During the turnover, he surrendered one caliber .38 revolver without serial markings, three rounds of ammunition, and one hand gr***de. He likewise expressed his withdrawal from armed participation and his intent to return to peaceful civilian life. The surrendered items and the individual are now under the custody of the 2nd LPMFC for proper documentation, safekeeping, and evaluation for possible enrollment in the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP).

PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. emphasized that sustained engagement and operational initiatives remain essential in encouraging individuals involved in armed movements to abandon violence and reintegrate into society.

“Every successful surrender is a result of continuous effort on the ground to reach those who have long been influenced by armed struggle. We remain committed to bringing peace closer to every community,” said PGEN Nartatez.

“Hindi namin isinasara ang pagkakataon para sa mga nais magbagong-buhay. Ang bawat desisyong magbalik-loob ay mahalagang hakbang tungo sa kapayapaan at kaayusan,” he added.

The development reflects the PNP Focused Agenda, a transformation framework designed to enhance police service delivery and strengthen community trust. Among its key priorities is Enhanced Managing Police Operations, which supports effective operational responses and intelligence-driven actions that contribute to successful peacebuilding efforts, such as the surrender of CTG members.

“We continue to strengthen our operational efforts while maintaining strong community engagement to ensure lasting peace in conflict-affected areas,” PGEN Nartatez said.

“Kapag pinagsama ang malasakit at tamang direksyon, mas nagiging posible ang tunay na pagbabago. Patuloy ang aming panawagan sa lahat na piliin ang mapayapang pamumuhay,” he added.

As the PNP continues to intensify peace and reintegration initiatives under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it assures the public of its commitment to “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong mabilis, tapat, at nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

29/05/2026

PNP-ACG, INTER-AGENCY TEAM SHUT DOWN ONLINE INVESTMENT FRAUD HUB IN PASIG CITY; 63 NABBED

A major cyber enforcement operation led by the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG), in close coordination with the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), Department of Justice – Office of Cybercrime (DOJ-OOC), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Pasig City local government, resulted in the dismantling of a suspected large-scale online investment scam hub operating in Pasig City.

The operation was conducted on May 20, 2026 through the implementation of a Warrant to Search, Seize, and Examine Computer Data, leading to the arrest of 63 individuals, including a 55-year-old foreign national identified by the alias “Boss,” believed to have played a key leadership role in the scheme.

Authorities uncovered an organized online operation that presented itself as a legitimate call center and investment assistance company. Victims were reportedly drawn in through online advertisements and messaging platforms and later encouraged to invest in a trading scheme under the name “XTRADE,” where individuals posing as financial advisers maintained constant communication to sustain deposits and manage account activity.

Further investigation showed that the operation was highly structured, with assigned roles for online promotion, client engagement, and retention efforts, all designed to simulate legitimate investment activity. Verification with regulators confirmed that the entities involved were not registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and had no authority to solicit investments from the public.

The case was triggered by multiple complaints from individuals who reported significant financial losses after being engaged through persistent online messaging and deceptive investment presentations.

Authorities also confirmed that the foreign national tagged as “Boss” has an existing warrant of arrest issued by a Pasig City Regional Trial Court involving multiple tax-related charges. The warrant was served during custodial procedures on May 25, 2026.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., underscored the importance of sustained and coordinated action against evolving cyber fraud schemes.

“These groups are becoming more sophisticated in how they operate online, but our law enforcement response is also becoming faster, sharper, and more united,” the PGen Nartatez. “Hindi tayo papayag na patuloy na maloko at mabiktima ang ating mga kababayan. The PNP, together with our partner agencies, will continue to act with urgency and resolve.”

Cyber-related cases have been filed against arrested individuals.

The operation supports the PNP Focused Agenda under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, reinforcing intelligence-led coordination and inter-agency convergence in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to intensify efforts against cyber-enabled financial crimes and protect the investing public.

Guided by the principle “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman,” the PNP remains firm in its commitment to disrupt online fraud networks and safeguard the public from deceptive digital schemes.

(PNP-PIO)

29/05/2026

₱162M MA*****NA PLANTS DESTROYED IN ONE-DAY CORDILLERA ANTI-ILLEGAL DRUG OPERATION

The Philippine National Police (PNP) continues to intensify its campaign against illegal drugs as operatives of the Police Regional Office Cordillera Administrative Region dismantled multiple ma*****na plantation sites in Tinglayan, Kalinga, resulting in the destruction of ma*****na plants with an estimated Standard Drug Price (SDP) of ₱162,020,000.

In a one-day operation conducted at Mt. Whatong, Barangay Loccong, combined operatives discovered eight plantation sites spanning around 52,000 square meters. The eradicated plants included approximately 456,000 fully grown ma*****na plants, 338,000 seedlings, and about 477,500 grams of dried ma*****na stalks with leaves and fruiting tops.

The operation was conducted with the coordinated efforts of PDEA Kalinga and various police operational units in the region, with support from drone surveillance that helped locate the hidden plantations in the mountainous terrain.

All discovered ma*****na plants were properly documented and subsequently uprooted and destroyed on site. Authorities are now pursuing leads to identify the individuals or groups behind the illegal cultivation.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., commended the operating units, stressing that the accomplishment reflects the organization’s sustained drive to address illegal drugs at the source.

“Diretso ang ating utos—hanapin at putulin ang supply ng ilegal na droga kahit sa pinakamalalayong lugar. Saludo ako sa ating mga operatives. Tuloy-tuloy lang tayo sa trabaho para sa mas ligtas na komunidad,” he said.

The operation aligns with the PNP Focused Agenda under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, reinforcing field-driven, intelligence-supported interventions, in support of the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to strengthen anti-illegal drug efforts nationwide.

The PNP reaffirmed its commitment to sustained operations and closer inter-agency coordination to prevent the resurgence of illegal plantations in remote areas. It likewise emphasized that these efforts are part of its continuing mission to safeguard communities, with the principle of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman reflected in every operation on the ground.

(PNP-PIO)

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

₱66-MILLION MA*****NA PLANTATION DISMANTLED IN KALINGA JOINT OPERATION

Three ma*****na plantation sites were dismantled in Barangay Loccong, Tinglayan, Kalinga during a joint early morning operation on May 28, 2026, resulting in the destruction of about 300,000 fully grown ma*****na plants and the recovery of around 50 kilograms of dried ma*****na leaves and fruiting tops, with a total estimated value of PhP66,000,000.00.

Joint operatives from RPDEU PRO CAR and supporting units conducted the operation in a communal forest area under a PDEA Coordination Certificate, in line with the PNP Focused Agenda on Enhanced Managing Police Operations.

The operation covered three plantation sites spanning 25,000 square meters: Site 1 with 120,000 plants (PhP24M), Site 2 with 60,000 plants (PhP12M), and Site 3 with 120,000 plants (PhP24M), plus 50 kilograms of dried ma*****na valued at PhP6M. All plants were uprooted, documented, and burned on-site, with samples taken for laboratory examination and proper documentation ensured through alternative recording devices.

PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. praised the operatives, saying, “Patuloy ang ating kampanya laban sa illegal drugs. We remain relentless in protecting our communities, especially in remote areas.”

He added that the accomplishment supports the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to further strengthen anti-illegal drug operations through coordinated and lawful enforcement efforts.

The PNP reaffirmed its commitment to sustained operations under “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”
(PNP-PIO)