05/09/2026
EASTERN VISAYASβ 4TH AND 5TH MOST WANTED PERSONS FOR R**E FALL IN LUZON
The Philippine National Police, under the command of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested two Regional Most Wanted Persons of Region 8 for r**e in separate operations conducted in Quezon Province and Caloocan City on September 3, 2026.
First arrested was alias βGino,β a 21-year-old Filipino male construction worker and No. 5 Regional Most Wanted Person of Region 8. He was apprehended at Buenaventura Alandy National High School in Barangay Ibabang Bukal, Tayabas, Quezon Province, by virtue of a warrant of arrest for R**e under Article 266-A of the Revised Penal Code, with no bail recommended.
Later that day, alias βBen,β an 18-year-old Filipino male and No. 4 Regional Most Wanted Person of Region 8, was arrested in Barangay 176, Bagong Silang, Caloocan City. He was likewise apprehended by virtue of a warrant of arrest for R**e under Article 266-A of the Revised Penal Code, with no bail recommended.
The arrests were carried out by personnel of the Regional Intelligence DivisionβRegional Special Operations Unit 8 (RID-RSOU-8), together with the Area Counterintelligence Section of the Regional Intelligence Division, NCRPO (ACS-RID, NCRPO), in coordination with the Biri Municipal Police Station and other concerned police units. Intelligence gathering, verification, surveillance, and sustained information-sharing enabled the police to track and confirm the whereabouts of the two wanted persons despite their presence outside Region 8.
Following their arrest, both individuals were informed of the nature and cause of their arrest and apprised of their constitutional rights in a language known to and understood by them. They were subsequently brought to the ACS-RID, NCRPO custodial facility at Camp Bagong Diwa, Bicutan, Taguig City, for documentation and proper disposition.
The operation supports the PNP Focused Agenda, which strengthens intelligence-led police operations and accountability, particularly under Enhanced Managing Police Operations.
PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the arrests demonstrate the PNPβs firm resolve to pursue wanted persons regardless of where they may hide.
βDistance and jurisdictional boundaries will not deter our law enforcement efforts. We will use every lawful means available to locate wanted persons and bring them before the proper authorities,β PGEN Nartatez said.
He also underscored the importance of securing justice for victims of serious crimes.
βHindi titigil ang PNP sa pagtugis sa mga wanted person, saan man sila magtago. Patuloy nating paiigtingin ang ating mga operasyon upang maibigay sa mga biktima ang hustisyang nararapat sa kanila,β he added.
The arrests of Region 8βs No. 4 and No. 5 Most Wanted Persons for r**e underscore the PNPβs firm pursuit of individuals wanted for serious offenses, even beyond their home region.
As the PNP strengthens its campaign against wanted persons under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it assures the public of βBagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.β
(PNP-PIO)
