30/08/2026
NVPPO STATEMENT ON THE KASIBU POLICE RESPONSE
Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya — The Nueva Vizcaya Police Provincial Office (NVPPO), under the leadership of PCOL PAUL T BOMETIVO, Provincial Director, issues this statement regarding the police response conducted in Barangay Paquet, Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya on August 28, 2026.
The Kasibu Municipal Police Station (MPS) responded to an emergency call received through 911, the national emergency reporting system. The call was made by a Barangay Chairman reporting that three (3) vehicles carrying fuel and supplies were being blocked at an anti-mining barricade along a public road in Barangay Paquet.
The call through the national 911 emergency system immediately alerted the police organization, particularly the NVPPO, and required an immediate and appropriate response. The situation was also closely monitored due to the presence of several persons at the barricade and the potential for further escalation.
Upon arrival of the Kasibu MPS personnel at the area, peaceful dialogue was immediately initiated and police intervention was undertaken as necessary. As the situation involved an increasing number of persons at the barricade and a human barricade of about 400 persons thereby preventing the passage of the vehicles, additional PNP personnel, including Civil Disturbance Management (CDM) contingents, were deployed to reinforce the local police force.
Police personnel made repeated efforts to peacefully dialogue with the group and requested the voluntary clearing of the public road, as certified by the Municipal Mayor. Despite these efforts, the group refused to comply and continued to obstruct the passage of vehicles.
The police intervention resulted in the arrest of eleven (11) individuals for violations of Article 151 Resistance and Disobedience to Agent of Person in Authority.
During the operation, five (5) PNP personnel sustained minor injuries while performing their sworn duties.
The NVPPO emphasizes that the police response was prompted by an emergency call through 911 and was undertaken to maintain peace and order, protect public safety, and ensure the lawful passage along public roads, while respecting the rights of all concerned. The arrested individuals were brought to the Kasibu MPS for proper documentation and appropriate legal proceedings. # # #
NVPPO PRESS RELEASE
Authority: PCOL PAUL T BOMETIVO
Provincial Director, NVPPO
PMAJ FE CORAZON B OPILAS
Public Information Officer
page: Nueva Vizcaya Police Provincial Office