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EX-COMMUNIST TERRORIST LEADER, MEMBER WANTED FOR MURDER ARRESTED IN SEPARATE OPS

The Philippine National Police, under the leadership of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested two former Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) members wanted for serious offenses in separate law enforcement operations in Mountain Province and Surigao del Norte on September 24, 2026.

In Mountain Province, a 34-year-old former CTG Squad Leader of the dismantled Kilusang Larangang Gerilya (KLG) Montes/Leonardo Pacsi Command was arrested in Barangay Tanulong, Sagada. He was wanted for Murder, with no bail recommended, and Attempted Murder under warrants issued by the Regional Trial Court Branch 36, Bontoc, Mountain Province, and was listed in the PNP Periodic Status Report Threat Groups (PSRTG) Watchlist for the fourth quarter of 2020.

The operation was led by the 1st Mountain Province Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC) and Sagada Municipal Police Station, with the participation of the 2nd Mountain Province PMFC, Provincial Intelligence Unit, Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit, Provincial Investigation and Detective Management Unit of the Mountain Province Police Provincial Office, Regional Mobile Force Battalion 15, and Regional Intelligence Division of PRO CAR.

In a separate operation in Barangay Mat-i, Surigao City, the CIDG Surigao del Norte Provincial Field Unit, in coordination with the Surigao City Component Police Station, arrested a 35-year-old former CTG member assigned to Sentro de Gravidad 21, Guerrilla Front 16, North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEMRC) of the Communist Party of the Philippines–New People’s Army (CPP-NPA). He was arrested by virtue of a Murder warrant issued by a court in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur on July 20, 2020, with no recommended bail, and was listed in the AFP’s Periodic Status Report of 2020.

The case stemmed from an April 14, 2020 incident in Barangay Magroyong, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, where the arrested accused, together with 12 other individuals, was accused of conspiring in the shooting of a male CAFGU Active Auxiliary (CAA), who sustained fatal gunshot wounds.

The arrests highlight the PNP’s sustained efforts to locate wanted persons through Enhanced Managing Police Operations, a key priority under the PNP Focused Agenda that strengthens police service delivery and operational effectiveness.

“Every arrest of a wanted individual strengthens our efforts to uphold the rule of law and protect communities from threats to public safety. We will remain focused on bringing fugitives to justice through lawful police operations and proper coordination among our units,” PGEN Nartatez said.

“Ang pagkakahuli sa mga dating miyembro ng CTG na may mga warrant sa kasong Murder at Attempted Murder ay resulta ng masusing pagtutok ng ating mga yunit. Ipatutupad natin ang mga kautusan ng hukuman at sisiguraduhing ang bawat suspek ay maihaharap sa tamang proseso ng batas,” he added.

The successful operation demonstrates the PNP’s resolve to pursue wanted persons and address security concerns in the Cordillera through sustained police presence and focused law enforcement efforts.

As the PNP strengthens its efforts to safeguard communities 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)

PNP GMA Municipal Police Station

GUN SAFETY STARTS WITH RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP AS PNP LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE ADVOCACY

Under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), the PNP Civil Security Group (CSG) has launched a Gun Safety Advocacy Campaign to promote responsible firearm ownership, safe handling, proper storage, and the prevention of unauthorized access to fi****ms.

The campaign was launched amid recent firearm-related incidents involving minors in school settings, which brought renewed attention to the importance of preventing unauthorized access to fi****ms and ensuring that legally owned guns are properly secured. Rather than focusing only on enforcement after an incident occurs, the CSG initiative seeks to strengthen prevention by encouraging responsible firearm owners to make safety a continuing practice.

Carrying the official tagline “OWN A GUN RESPONSIBLY. GUN SAFETY IS A CONTINUING DUTY,” the campaign emphasizes that firearm safety goes beyond legal ownership. It encourages firearm owners to consistently practice safe handling, secure storage, and accountability, particularly in ensuring that fi****ms do not become accessible to unauthorized persons.

The campaign also carries the hashtags , , and , encouraging firearm owners, families, shooting clubs, partner organizations, and communities to help amplify practical firearm safety reminders through their respective activities and platforms.

The initiative forms part of the PNP’s continuing preventive efforts to promote the responsible use and safekeeping of fi****ms. Through sustained public education and cooperation with stakeholders, the campaign seeks to reinforce the message that a properly secured firearm helps protect not only its owner, but also the family and the wider community.

“Kapag may baril, may kaakibat na responsibilidad. Hindi lang ito tungkol sa pagmamay-ari; kasama rito ang araw-araw na pag-iingat. Kung ligtas ang pagkakahawak at pagkakatago ng baril, mas napoprotektahan natin ang ating pamilya at komunidad,” PGen Nartatez said.

He emphasized that firearm safety should become part of everyday practice, particularly in ensuring that fi****ms remain properly secured and inaccessible to unauthorized persons.

“Hindi natin kailangang hintayin na may mangyaring insidente bago natin seryosohin ang gun safety. Nasa simpleng pag-iingat ang malaking bahagi ng prevention—sa tamang paghawak, tamang safe keeping, at pagtiyak na hindi ito maaabot ng taong hindi dapat magkaroon nito. Sa ganitong paraan, lahat tayo may kontribusyon sa kaligtasan ng ating pamilya at komunidad,” PGen Nartatez said.

The CSG initiative is aligned with the PNP’s Focused Agenda, particularly its Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), by complementing law enforcement efforts with prevention, public awareness, and stronger community participation in promoting firearm safety.

The campaign also supports the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in advancing public safety through initiatives that encourage responsible practices and active community participation.

The PNP encourages firearm owners, stakeholders, and the public to help amplify the campaign’s safety messages through appropriate community activities, information materials, and social media platforms. Through collective responsibility and sustained awareness, the PNP seeks to advance “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman,” while fostering a culture where gun safety remains a continuing duty.

(PNP-PIO)

PNP GMA Municipal Police Station

PNP GMA Municipal Police Station

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