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FOUR TOP WANTED PERSONS ARRESTED IN ONE-DAY PNP OPERATIONS

The Philippine National Police (PNP) arrested four Top 10 most wanted persons in separate operations across Pangasinan, La Union, Rizal, and Laguna on September 10, 2026, reflecting sustained efforts to locate wanted individuals and bring them before the proper authorities.

In Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, personnel of the Urdaneta City Police Station, Pangasinan Police Provincial Office, and Regional Intelligence Division 1 arrested a legal-age Filipino male identified as a No. 10 Most Wanted Person of PRO 1, wanted for r**e. The arrest was carried out by virtue of a warrant of arrest, with no bail recommended. He is currently under the custody of the Urdaneta City Police Station.

In Aringay, La Union, personnel of the Aringay Municipal Police Station, Provincial Intelligence Unit, Provincial Investigation and Detection Management Unit, and 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company of the La Union Police Provincial Office, together with Regional Intelligence Division 1, arrested another legal-age Filipino male who ranked No. 8 among PRO 1’s Most Wanted Persons. He is facing charges for two counts of qualified r**e of a minor, with no bail recommended. He is under the custody of the Aringay Municipal Police Station.

Meanwhile, in Rodriguez, Rizal, personnel of the Rodriguez Municipal Police Station and Rizal Police Provincial Office served a warrant of arrest at about 4:00 PM against a legal-age Filipino male ranked No. 4 among PRO 4A’s Most Wanted Persons. He is facing charges for murder and attempted murder. The warrant for murder carried no recommended bail, while bail of ₱120,000.00 was recommended for the attempted murder charge. He remains under the custody of the Rodriguez Municipal Jail.

In Biñan City, Laguna, personnel of the CIDG Laguna Provincial Field Unit, Santa Rosa City Police Station, Laguna Police Provincial Office, and Regional Intelligence Unit 4A arrested a legal-age Filipino male ranked No. 6 among PRO 4A’s Most Wanted Persons. He is wanted for murder, with no bail recommended, and is currently under the custody of the CIDG Laguna Provincial Field Unit.

The operations form part of the PNP’s continuing implementation of its Focused Agenda, particularly through Enhanced Managing Police Operations, which promotes timely action, coordination, and the effective use of information in addressing wanted-person cases. These efforts are consistent with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen public safety and ensure that law enforcement remains responsive to the people.

Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief of the PNP, said the successful operations show the value of sustained police work and coordination in locating individuals with standing warrants.

“We do not lose sight of wanted persons just because they are not immediately found. Our units continue to work on the information, coordinate, and act when the opportunity comes. Importante na ginagawa natin ito nang maayos—within the law, with respect for due process, and with the safety of our communities always in mind,” PGen Nartatez said.

The PNP reiterated that all arrested individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty by a competent court and that their respective cases will proceed in accordance with law.

With every lawful arrest and every coordinated police operation, the PNP continues to strengthen public safety and deliver its commitment to “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”

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PNP SEIZES P13.16M IN ILLEGAL MINING EQUIPMENT, MINERAL ORES; ARRESTS 3 IN ILIGAN

The Philippine National Police, under the leadership of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., scored a major breakthrough against illegal mining with the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of approximately P13.16 million worth of mining equipment and alleged mineral ores on Wednesday in Iligan City.

The operation was conducted by the Police Regional Office 10 through its operating units, in partnership with DENR-CENRO Iligan and Task Force Kinaiyahan of the Local Government Unit of Iligan, with support from other PNP units and in coordination with Iligan City Police Office Police Station 6, on August 19, 2026, in Sitio Binasan, Barangay Rogongon, Iligan City.

Arrested were “Rom,” 35; “Nel,” 45; and “Andoy,” 61, all males and residents of Cagayan de Oro City. The operation stemmed from information provided by a confidential informant regarding alleged illegal mining activities in the area, prompting authorities and partner government agencies to conduct OPLAN KALIKASAN, an operation against illegal mining.

Upon reaching the area, operating personnel found several individuals allegedly engaged in illegal mining. While some fled, the three suspects were apprehended and brought into custody.

Seized were one heavy-duty backhoe, one crawler excavator, one fire hose, two blue plastic hoses, one bilingan, one improvised separator, eight water pumps of various brands, and one-half sack of alleged mineral ores, with a total estimated value of P13,160,000.00. The inventory was conducted in an orderly manner in the presence of DENR-CENRO Iligan forest rangers and barangay officials.

The arrested individuals and confiscated evidence were brought to the CIDG Iligan City Field Unit Office for proper disposition. A case for violation of Presidential Decree No. 705, or the Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines, is being prepared for inquest filing before the Office of the City Prosecutor of Iligan City.

PGEN Nartatez emphasized that the PNP will remain firm in protecting the country’s natural resources and holding accountable those who exploit them through unlawful activities.

“Illegal mining will not be allowed to undermine our laws and damage our natural resources. We will act on credible information and pursue those who violate the law,” the PNP Chief said.

He added: “Hindi natin hahayaang abusuhin ang ating likas na yaman. Mananagot sa batas ang sinumang mapatunayang sangkot sa ilegal na pagmimina.”

The operation supports the PNP Focused Agenda, a framework for organizational transformation that strengthens police operations, particularly through the key priority of Enhanced Managing Police Operations and intelligence-driven action against unlawful activities.

As the PNP strengthens its campaign against activities that threaten the environment and violate Philippine laws 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.”

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TWO CTG MEMBERS ABANDON ARMED STRUGGLE, YIELD FI****MS IN BUKIDNON

The Philippine National Police, under the command of PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., facilitated the voluntary surrender of two members of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) in Talakag, Bukidnon on August 16, 2026, who also turned over fi****ms and live am******on as they chose to return to the fold of the law.

Police Regional Office 10 (PRO 10), through the 1004th Maneuver Company (MC) of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 10, facilitated the surrender of alias “Tagyao,” 35, and alias “Morsid,” 33, both residents of Barangay Lantud, Talakag, Bukidnon. The two were identified as Militia ng Bayan (MB) members of Platoon Fury, Sub-Regional Committee (SRC)-5, North Central Mindanao Regional Command (NCMRC).

Tagyao surrendered one caliber .38 revolver with two live .38 am******on, while Morsid yielded one improvised sh***un with two live 12-gauge am******on. The fi****ms and am******on were turned over along with their decision to sever ties with the CTG.

The two previously served as part of the group’s support structure, providing food and other logistical requirements to CTG members. Their decision to surrender was influenced by former members in their community who had returned to the fold of the law and benefited from government programs and assistance, showing them a viable path toward rebuilding their lives.

PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. emphasized that choosing peace gives former CTG members an opportunity to rebuild their lives while contributing to safer communities.

“Choosing to leave an armed group takes courage, and that decision can help prevent further conflict in the community,” PGEN Nartatez said.

“Kung gusto nilang magbago, may pagkakataon silang magsimula ulit at mamuhay nang tahimik kasama ang kanilang pamilya,” he added.

The surrender reflects the PNP’s Enhanced Managing Police Operations priority under its Focused Agenda, reinforcing operational efforts to encourage the peaceful return of CTG members to the fold of the law and help strengthen security in communities affected by armed conflict.

The two former CTG members, together with the surrendered fi****ms and am******on, are currently under the custody of the 1004th MC, RMFB 10 for custodial debriefing, profiling, and proper documentation.

As the PNP upholds peace and public safety under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it helps communities move toward lasting peace while assuring the public of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”

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PNP ARRESTS NO. 1 MOST WANTED PERSON IN PALAWAN OVER R**E CASES

The Philippine National Police (PNP) arrested the No. 1 Most Wanted Person of Police Regional Office 4B (PRO4B) in Taytay, Palawan, on Tuesday evening, August 11, as police efforts to locate individuals facing serious criminal charges remain underway.

The suspect was arrested in Barangay Talog, Taytay, Palawan, in a joint operation conducted by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Palawan Provincial Field Unit and Taytay Municipal Police Station.

The arrest was made by virtue of a warrant for two counts of Qualified R**e of a Minor, for which no bail was recommended, and two counts of R**e by Sexual Assault, with recommended bail of ₱240,000.00.

The suspect is currently under the custody of the CIDG Palawan Provincial Field Unit for proper disposition.

Chief PNP Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. emphasized that the PNP will remain persistent in locating wanted persons as part of its duty to uphold the rule of law.

“Hindi natin hinahayaan na manatiling pending lang ang isang warrant. We act on it when we locate the person, and we do it within the law. That is our responsibility, and we will continue to carry it out professionally,” PGen Nartatez said.

The operation forms part of the PNP’s implementation of its Focused Agenda, particularly under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, which promotes coordinated and timely police action in addressing criminal cases.

The PNP supports the peace and security priorities of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. by ensuring that police operations are carried out professionally, responsibly, and with full respect for due process.

These efforts are part of the Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman, delivering police service that is responsive, accountable, and felt by the communities it serves.

(PNP-PIO)

PSR-LISTED REBEL OPERATIVE CAPTURED OVER MURDER CASE

The Philippine National Police, under the leadership of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested a Periodic Status Report (PSR)-listed rebel operative wanted for murder and three counts of frustrated murder during a joint counterinsurgency operation in Barangay Giubonon, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur on July 31, 2026.

The operation was conducted by the 1304th Maneuver Company, Regional Mobile Force Battalion 13, with personnel of the 1st Special Action Battalion, Special Action Force (1SAB, SAF) providing tactical support, alongside other PNP units. It resulted in the arrest of the suspect, known only by the alias “Kamandag,” who is listed under the Sub-Regional Committee 1, North Central Mindanao Regional Committee in the 2nd Quarter CY 2022 Periodic Status Report (PSR).

The suspect was arrested by virtue of standing warrants issued by the Regional Trial Court Branch 7 in Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur. Following the operation, the arrested individual was turned over to the Esperanza Municipal Police Station, Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office, for documentation and proper disposition.

“Our sustained counterinsurgency operations remain focused on protecting communities and ensuring that individuals who evade the law are brought before the courts. We will remain relentless in preserving peace, upholding public safety, and enforcing the rule of law,” said PNP Chief PGEN Nartatez.

The accomplishment reflects the PNP Focused Agenda—a strategic framework for organizational transformation designed to make police service more responsive, professional, and trusted by the public. At the heart of this agenda are key priorities that define the course of the PNP, with this operation reinforcing Enhanced Managing Police Operations through sustained counterinsurgency efforts and the effective enforcement of lawful court orders.

“Malinaw ang ating paninindigan—walang puwang ang karahasan sa ating mga komunidad. Patuloy nating ipatutupad ang batas nang may katatagan at pananagutan,” PGEN Nartatez said.

As the PNP intensifies its campaign against insurgency-related criminality and other 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)

₱22-M ILLEGAL DRUGS WIPED OUT IN ONE-DAY NATIONWIDE PNP OPS; HIGH-VALUE DRUG SUSPECT NABBED

The Philippine National Police, under the leadership of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., dealt another significant blow to the illegal drug trade through one-day nationwide anti-illegal drug operations on July 31, 2026, resulting in the confiscation and destruction of illegal drugs with a total standard drug price of PhP22,068,800.00 and the arrest of one High-Value Drug Suspect.

The largest accomplishment came from separate ma*****na eradication operations in Barangays Loccong and Buscalan, Tinglayan, Kalinga, where joint operations involving the PNP and partner government agencies led to the discovery, uprooting, and on-site destruction of approximately 94,500 fully grown ma*****na plants (FGMJPs) valued at PhP18,900,000.00. Although no cultivators were apprehended, the operations prevented the illegal crops from entering the supply chain and curtailed ma*****na production in the area.

In Barangay Lilod Baklayan, Ditsaan Ramain, Lanao del Sur, a buy-bust operation resulted in the arrest of a male High-Value Drug Suspect and the confiscation of approximately 466 grams of suspected shabu with a standard drug price of PhP3,168,800.00. During the operation, an armed confrontation ensued after an armed cohort identified only by the alias “Alnor” engaged the operating personnel. The suspect sustained gunshot wounds and was later declared dead on arrival at a medical facility.

The nationwide accomplishments underscore the sustained implementation of the PNP Focused Agenda, a strategic direction for organizational transformation that strengthens the organization’s capability to address evolving peace and order challenges. Anchored on the key priority of Enhanced Managing Police Operations, the PNP remains committed to sustaining intelligence-driven and results-oriented operations against illegal drugs.

“Illegal drugs remain a serious threat to public safety, and we will relentlessly pursue those who profit from this criminal enterprise. Every successful operation strengthens our resolve to protect Filipino communities from the harmful effects of narcotics,” said PGEN Nartatez.

“Walang puwang ang ilegal na droga sa ating mga komunidad. Patuloy nating hahabulin ang mga sangkot at pananagutin sila ayon sa batas,” PGEN Nartatez added.

PGEN Nartatez likewise commended the operating units and partner agencies whose collective efforts contributed to the successful operations, emphasizing that sustained collaboration and intelligence-sharing remain vital in dismantling illegal drug networks and denying criminals the opportunity to thrive.

As the PNP intensifies its nationwide campaign against illegal drugs and other forms of criminality 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)