Batad Municipal Police Station

07/12/2025

07/12/2025

07/12/2025

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ILOILO CITY – A series of coordinated anti-drug operations conducted by the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit 6 (RPDEU 6) and supporting units resulted in the arrest of several high-value individuals (HVIs) and the confiscation of over 1,500 grams of suspected shabu in Iloilo Province and Iloilo City.

In Iloilo City, at around 8:05 PM on December 5, 2025, the operatives arrested a high-value individual (HVI) and his live-in partner during a buy-bust operation in Brgy. Hipodromo, City Proper.

The arrested suspects were alias “Jun”, 36 years old, male, jobless, resident of the said barangay, and an ex-convict previously charged for the same drug-related offense, having been released after availing of plea bargaining; and alias “Tata”, 26 years old, female, jobless, and the live-in partner of Jun.

Confiscated from the suspects were 10 plastic sachets and 16 knot-tied plastic bags of suspected shabu weighing approximately 1,200 grams, buy-bust money, illegal drug paraphernalia, and other non-drug items.

Four hours later, in Iloilo Province, at around 12:27 AM on December 6, 2025, two high-value individuals (HVIs) were also arrested, and approximately 305 grams of suspected shabu were confiscated in a buy-bust operation in Brgy. Pulo Maestra Vita, Oton, Iloilo.

Arrested were alias “Jun”, 39 years old, married, and a resident of Brgy. Poblacion North, Oton, Iloilo (HVI) and alias “Bads”, 28 years old, single, and a resident of Brgy. Caingin, La Paz, Iloilo City (HVI).

Recovered from the suspects were 16 heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets of suspected shabu, buy-bust money, and several non-drug items.

Police Brigadier General JOSEFINO D LIGAN, Regional Director of PRO6, commended the operating teams for their dedication and teamwork.

“This operation is a strong message to those who choose to return to the illegal drug trade despite previous convictions. PRO6 remains firm and relentless in its campaign to eradicate illegal drugs in Western Visayas. I commend our operatives for their unwavering dedication to protecting our communities. As we move closer to the holiday season, our intensified operations will continue to safeguard the peace and security of our region,” PBGEN LIGAN said.

PRO6 reiterates its commitment to a drug-free Western Visayas through sustained, intelligence-driven, and community-supported operations.

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07/12/2025

MALALAKING TAGUMPAY NAITALA NG PNP ACG SA LABAN KONTRA CYBERCRIME

Ipinahayag ng Philippine National Police, sa pamamagitan ng Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG), ang panibagong hanay ng matitibay na accomplishments para sa buwan ng Nobyembre 2025, bilang patunay ng pinaigting na operasyon alinsunod sa PNP Focus Agenda at direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. na palakasin ang seguridad ng publiko sa digital space.

Mula Nobyembre 1 hanggang 30, nagtala ang ACG ng kabuuang 188 kaso—120 sa regular filing at 68 sa inquest proceedings. Umabot naman sa 106 na indibidwal ang naaresto mula sa serye ng entrapment operations, service of warrants laban sa mga wanted persons, at isang rescue operation.

Nakapagpatupad din ang PNP ACG ng 97 cyber warrants, kabilang ang 89 Warrants to Disclose Computer Data, isang Warrant to Examine Computer Data, at pitong Warrants to Search, Seize, and Examine Computer Data.

Bukod dito, naisagawa ang 2,365 cyber patrolling activities, 68 digital forensic examinations, pagtulong sa 22 convicted individuals, pagligtas sa 18 biktima, at pagkuha sa kustodiya ng 15 na Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL).

Ipinahayag ni Acting Chief PNP, Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., ang kanyang pasasalamat sa patuloy na pagbabantay ng ACG personnel:

“Patuloy nating pinaiigting ang ating laban kontra cybercrime—not only because it is our mandate, but because millions of Filipinos depend on us to protect them in the digital space. These accomplishments show clear progress, but they also remind us that the job is far from over. We are pushing for smarter, faster, and more coordinated cyber enforcement so every Filipino feels safe online.”

Dagdag pa ni PLTGEN Nartatez, ang tuloy-tuloy na mataas na performance ng ACG ay malinaw na sumasalamin sa mga haligi ng PNP Focus Agenda: “Lahat ng ito ay hindi lang numero. These are lives protected, scams prevented, and criminals stopped. This is what the President expects, and this is what the public rightfully deserves.”

Habang papalapit ang holiday season, panahong karaniwang tumataas ang mga online scam, inaabisuhan ng PNP ang publiko na maging mas mapanuri lalo na sa online shopping, pagtanggap ng mga kahina-hinalang mensahe, at pakikipagtransaksyon sa digital platforms.

Binigyang-diin ni PLTGEN Nartatez na kadalasang sinasamantala ng mga kriminal ang Christmas rush: “Masaya ang Pasko, pero dapat mas maging maingat tayo. Think twice before clicking, sharing personal information, or dealing with suspicious offers.”

Ipinakita rin sa ulat ng ACG para sa Nobyembre ang mas pinalakas na koordinasyon nito sa iba’t ibang law enforcement agencies at private-sector partners upang matunton ang mga online fraud syndicates, online sexual exploitation cases, at iba pang lumalabas na banta sa cyberspace.

Samantala, binigyang-diin ng PNP Public Information Office Chief at PNP Spokesperson, PBGEN Randulf T. Tuaño, na ang momentum ng ACG ay malinaw na palatandaan ng direksiyong tinatahak ng PNP sa ilalim ng kasalukuyang liderato:

“Our message is clear: walang puwang sa ating komunidad ang mga cybercriminal. As long as they continue to prey on the public, the PNP—especially the ACG—will be relentless in pursuing them.”

Tiniyak ng PNP sa publiko na mananatiling pangunahing prayoridad ang cybercrime prevention, digital security, at victim protection lalo na ngayong papalapit ang Kapaskuhan—panahong madalas samantalahin ng online scammers.

07/12/2025

PNP BOLSTERS INTER-AGENCY SECURITY MEASURES FOR ASEAN SEOM IN BORACAY

As the Philippines prepares to host the ASEAN Senior Economic Officials Meeting (SEOM) Retreat 2026 from December 10 to 13, 2025, the Philippine National Police, under the leadership of Acting Chief PNP, Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., has heightened its security posture on Boracay Island through full-scale inter-agency contingency planning, tabletop exercises, and communication drills with both local and national partner agencies.

The activity held on December 4, led by the ASEAN Site Task Group “Boracay” under Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6), is part of the PNP’s early and intensified preparations to ensure that all security, safety, and emergency-response mechanisms are fully synchronized ahead of the international gathering.

It also reflects the PNP’s ongoing commitment to its mantra of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas—Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman, where the agency not only provides security but also ensures that every visitor genuinely feels safe, cared for, and supported.

The event gathered key officials from the Provincial Government of Aklan—including Governor Jose Enrique Miraflores and Malay Mayor Frolibar S. Bautista—alongside Site Commanders for Security, Peace and Order, and Emergency Preparedness and Response. Representatives from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the host agency, also participated.

Members of the Committee on Security, Peace and Order, and Emergency Preparedness and Response (CSOEPR) were likewise present, including the DILG, 3ID Philippine Army, PCG, BFP, NICA, DICT, OCD, DOH, OTS, CAAP, BI, and PAF, together with focal persons from Ciriaco S. Tirol Hospital, the Safety and Security Office of Caticlan Airport, and Transaire Malay.

Acting Chief PNP Lieutenant General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. commended the unified effort and underscored the importance of early coordination. “From day one of our preparations, our priority is clear: we will deliver an environment where every delegate feels safe, secure, and well-supported. This exercise shows that our agencies are aligned and ready to perform as one cohesive team.”

He further emphasized the value of practical simulations in enhancing operational readiness, stating: “Tabletop discussions allow us to plan, but simulations allow us to test ourselves. What we practiced today strengthens our real-world response and ensures we are prepared for any scenario during the SEOM Retreat.”

PLTGEN Nartatez also highlighted that the PNP’s responsibility extends beyond providing security presence. “Hindi lang pagbabantay ang trabaho natin. Dapat maramdaman din ng mga bisita na ligtas at panatag sila. The world will be watching Boracay, and it is our responsibility to show that the Philippines can host with professionalism, discipline, and genuine hospitality.”

The Acting Chief PNP PLTGEN Nartatez expressed appreciation to all partner agencies, noting: “The success of this mission depends on our unity. I thank our local governments, national agencies, and community partners for standing with us. Together, we will make the ASEAN SEOM Retreat 2026 a model of effective inter-agency cooperation.”

The PNP, through PRO6’s ASEAN Site Task Group “Boracay,” affirmed that it will continue to enhance its security and emergency plans in close coordination with all stakeholders to ensure a smooth and secure hosting of the ASEAN SEOM Retreat 2026 in Boracay, Aklan.