Regional EOD and Canine Unit Mimaropa

04/09/2026

PNP, PARTNER AGENCIES ARREST 5 SUSPECTS, SEIZE NEARLY 95 KILOS OF DRUGS WITH P144.7-M SDP IN ONE-DAY OPS

Nearly 95 kilograms of suspected illegal drugs with a combined Standard Drug Price (SDP) of P144.765 million were seized in separate operations conducted by the Philippine National Police (PNP) and its partner agencies in Metro Manila, Western Visayas, and CALABARZON on September 1, 2026.

The biggest seizure was recorded at the Customs Secondary Inspection Area of the Customs International Arrival Area, Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City, where authorities recovered a combined 94.561 kilograms of suspected Ma*****na Kush with an SDP of P141.841 million.

The shipment was initially flagged during X-ray inspection after presenting a suspicious image. A subsequent K-9 screening indicated the possible presence of illegal drugs, leading to a manual inspection and the recovery of the suspected contraband. The seized items were turned over to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Laboratory Service for proper documentation and disposition.

In Western Visayas, a buy-bust operation in Estancia, Iloilo resulted in the arrest of four individuals and the recovery of approximately 230 grams of suspected shabu, with an SDP of P1.564 million. Meanwhile, a separate operation in Batangas City led to the arrest of a 31-year-old male and the recovery of approximately 200 grams of suspected shabu, with an SDP of P1.36 million.

Chief PNP Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. underscored the importance of sustained coordination and vigilance in keeping illegal drugs from reaching communities.

“Malaking bagay ang bawat successful operation dahil bawat nakukuhang droga ay isang pagkakataong hindi na ito makarating sa ating mga kababayan. We will continue working with our partner agencies, always within the bounds of the law and with respect for due process,” PGen Nartatez said.

The operations form part of the PNP’s continuing implementation of its Focused Agenda, particularly under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, which promotes coordinated and responsive police action against threats to public safety.

The PNP continues to support the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in strengthening law enforcement efforts while upholding due process, accountability, and respect for the rights of all persons.

Through sustained operations and close coordination with partner agencies, the PNP remains committed to its mandate and to the “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

04/09/2026

NCR’s NO. 4 MOST WANTED PERSON COLLARED IN QUEZON CITY OVER SEXUAL ASSAULT, STATUTORY R**E

The Philippine National Police, under the command of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested a high-value wanted person in Quezon City on September 1, 2026, strengthening efforts to locate individuals facing serious criminal charges and bring them before the proper judicial authorities.

Operatives of the Quezon City Police District–Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit (QCPD-CIDU), in coordination with the Quezon City District Intelligence and Tactical Unit (QCDIT) and Regional Intelligence Unit-NCR (RIU-NCR), apprehended a 31-year-old male in Barangay Kamuning, Quezon City. He was identified as the No. 4 Most Wanted Person at the regional level and No. 2 Most Wanted Person at the district level.

The arrest stemmed from intelligence information provided by QCDIT and RIU-NCR, which led police operatives to the suspect’s location. He was apprehended by virtue of a warrant of arrest for Sexual Assault under Article 266-A (2) of the Revised Penal Code and Statutory R**e under Article 266-A, Paragraph 1(D), as amended by Republic Acts Nos. 8353 and 11648. The Sexual Assault charge is bailable, while no bail was recommended for the Statutory R**e charge.

Following his arrest, the suspect was brought to the concerned police unit for documentation and proper processing. The warrant of arrest will be returned to the court of origin for appropriate action.

“Wanted persons facing serious criminal charges must be brought before the courts to answer for the allegations against them. We will sustain intelligence-driven efforts to locate and apprehend those sought by the law,” PGen Nartatez said.

“Mananatiling prayoridad natin ang pagprotekta sa mga bata at iba pang vulnerable na sektor laban sa pang-aabuso at karahasan. Sa bawat hakbang ng PNP, sisikapin nating mapanatiling ligtas ang mga higit na nangangailangan ng proteksyon,” he added.

The accomplishment also supports the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations, by strengthening intelligence-driven efforts against wanted persons and ensuring that police operations translate into concrete results.

As the PNP strengthens its efforts to protect vulnerable sectors and uphold the rule of law 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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04/09/2026

PNP ARRESTS THREE, UNCOVERS 10-GUN CACHE IN COTABATO

The Philippine National Police, under the command of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested three men and recovered 10 unlicensed fi****ms after the PNP–Highway Patrol Group (HPG) intercepted three vehicles during an operation in Midsayap, Cotabato, on September 1, 2026.

The Special Operations Team of Regional Highway Patrol Unit 12, together with personnel of the Midsayap Municipal Police Station, was conducting patrol operations in Barangay Poblacion 5 in connection with anti-carnapping efforts when they encountered three vehicles that were illegally parked and causing obstruction.

The vehicles involved were a white Mitsubishi Montero, a gray Toyota Hilux, and a white Nissan Navara. While police personnel were approaching the vehicles for possible issuance of citation tickets, they allegedly spotted a pistol openly placed near the gear shift of one of the vehicles.

The discovery prompted police to ask for the pertinent documents for the firearm, but the driver allegedly failed to present the required documents. The three male occupants were subsequently apprehended, and the vehicles were secured for further investigation.

The arrested suspects were three male drivers aged 31, 28, and 22, all residents of Nabalawag, SGA-BARMM. The 31-year-old and 28-year-old suspects are residents of Barangay Kadigasan, while the 22-year-old suspect is from Barangay Kadingilan.

A total of 10 unlicensed fi****ms were recovered, consisting of four Cal. .45 C**t pistols, three Cal. .45 Armscor pistols, one Cal. .45 Infinity Fi****ms GPTX USA pistol, one Cal. .45 Re*****on pistol, one Elisco M16A1 rifle, and one Cal. 5.56 Re*****on Arms rifle, along with several magazines and assorted ammunition.

The three suspects are facing proceedings for alleged violations of Article 151 of the Revised Penal Code and Republic Act No. 10591, or the Comprehensive Fi****ms and Ammunition Regulation Act. The recovered fi****ms, ammunition, magazines, and vehicles were secured for proper documentation, ballistic examination, verification, and appropriate legal proceedings.

PGEN Nartatez underscored the importance of vigilance during routine police activities, noting that encounters initially involving traffic violations can also uncover more serious threats to public safety.

“Our personnel must remain alert even during routine patrols because seemingly ordinary encounters can reveal serious threats. This operation demonstrates the importance of vigilance, sound judgment, and decisive police action in keeping our communities safe,” PGEN Nartatez said.

“Ang pagkumpiska sa mga ilegal na baril ay mahalagang hakbang upang maiwasan ang krimen at maprotektahan ang ating mga komunidad. Mananagot sa batas ang sinumang lalabag sa mga patakaran sa pagmamay-ari at pagdadala ng armas,” he added.

The operation supports the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations, through proactive enforcement against threats to public safety.

The recovered fi****ms, ammunition, magazines, and three vehicles remain secured as authorities undertake the necessary documentation, ballistic examination, verification, and legal proceedings.

The successful arrests and recovery of illegal fi****ms underscore the PNP’s vigilance in keeping communities safe. 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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04/09/2026

13 MOST WANTED PERSONS ARRESTED IN ONE-DAY NATIONWIDE OPERATIONS

The Philippine National Police (PNP) arrested 13 wanted persons, including several regional most wanted individuals and one national most wanted person, in separate operations conducted across the country on September 2, 2026.

Among the significant arrests was a national most wanted person with a ₱50,000 reward who was apprehended in Upi, Maguindanao del Norte in connection with a murder case. The operation involved police units from Isabela, South Cotabato, and Maguindanao del Norte, together with CIDG and intelligence personnel. The arrested individual was placed under the custody of the CIDG Isabela PFU.

In Iligan City, police arrested a No.1 Most Wanted Person in the region in connection with four counts of r**e. In another operation in Jimenez, Misamis Occidental, a No. 2 Most Wanted Person was apprehended over four counts of statutory r**e. Meanwhile, a No. 3 Most Wanted Person was arrested in Asuncion, Davao del Norte for cases involving statutory r**e, r**e by sexual assault, and acts of lasciviousness.

In other operations, police arrested two No. 10 Most Wanted Persons in Malapatan, Sarangani Province, both in connection with murder cases. Another wanted individual listed among the region's No. 9 was apprehended in Pigcawayan, Cotabato for r**e, while a No. 10 most wanted person was arrested in Senator Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat for violation of Republic Act No. 10883.

Other arrests were made in New Bataan, Davao de Oro, where a No.7 Most Wanted Person was apprehended for parricide; Pulilan, Bulacan, where a No.5 Most Wanted Person was arrested in connection with 30 counts of r**e by sexual assault in relation to Republic Act No. 7610; Esperanza, Agusan del Sur, where a No. 7 Most Wanted Person was arrested for statutory r**e; and Davao City, where a No. 3 Most Wanted Person was apprehended for syndicated estafa.

Another wanted person was arrested in Braulio E. Dujali, Davao del Norte, in connection with cases involving qualified statutory r**e, acts of lasciviousness, sexual assault, and qualified r**e through sexual assault. All 13 arrests were carried out by virtue of warrants of arrest, with the arrested individuals turned over to the appropriate police units or custodial facilities for proper disposition.

Chief PNP Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the latest arrests show the importance of sustained intelligence work and coordination in locating wanted persons.

“Kapag may warrant, hindi ito dapat natatabunan ng panahon. We have to keep looking, keep coordinating, and make sure that every arrest is done properly and within the law. That is the kind of police work we want—focused, disciplined, and accountable,” PGen Nartatez said.

The operations are part of the PNP’s Focused Agenda, particularly under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, which supports coordinated and intelligence-led police action while ensuring that the rights of all persons are respected and legal procedures are observed.

The PNP will continue working with police units and partner agencies nationwide to locate wanted persons and support the judicial process, consistent with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s emphasis on public safety and the rule of law.

These continuing efforts form part of the PNP’s commitment to the “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman,” delivering responsive and lawful police service to communities across the country.

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04/09/2026

ANTI-DRUG OPS IN PAMPANGA, ILOILO, BATANGAS NET ₱18.5M SHABU, FIVE ARRESTED

The Philippine National Police (PNP) seized more than 2.7 kilograms of suspected shabu with an estimated standard drug price of ₱18.5 million in three separate anti-illegal drug operations conducted on September 2, 2026 in Pampanga, Iloilo City, and Batangas.

The largest recovery came from a drug interdiction operation at the UPS Cargo Area of the Clark Freeport Zone in Mabalacat City, Pampanga, where joint law enforcement personnel intercepted an inbound parcel containing approximately 1,573 grams of suspected shabu valued at ₱10.69 million.

In Iloilo City, an operation in Barangay Igcocong, La Paz resulted in the arrest of four suspects and the confiscation of approximately 152 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated value of ₱1.03 million. In Batangas City, authorities likewise arrested a suspect and recovered approximately 1,000 grams of suspected shabu valued at ₱6.8 million during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Balagtas.

All recovered substances were placed under proper custody for examination and disposition, while appropriate cases will be filed against the arrested suspects in accordance with law. One individual identified in the Iloilo operation remains at large.

Chief PNP Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the results reflect the importance of sustained coordination and timely action against the illegal drug trade.

“Hindi lang dami ng nakukuhang droga ang mahalaga. Ang mas importante, napipigilan natin itong makarating sa communities and, at the same time, we make sure every operation is done properly and within the law. That is the standard we expect from our police officers.”

The operations form part of the PNP’s continuing implementation of its Focused Agenda, particularly under Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), through coordinated and intelligence-driven law enforcement efforts. These efforts are aligned with the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in strengthening public safety and protecting communities from threats that affect their security and well-being.

The PNP will continue to work with partner agencies and local communities to disrupt the movement of illegal drugs while upholding due process and the rights of all persons involved. Through the “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman,” the PNP remains committed to delivering lawful, accountable, and responsive police service to the Filipino people.

(PNP-PIO)

04/09/2026

PNP STATEMENT ON THE SANDIGANBAYAN ORDER FOR THE RELEASE OF SEC. MANUEL “MANNY” BONOAN

The Philippine National Police (PNP) acknowledges the Resolution issued by the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division on September 3, 2026, ordering the release of former Secretary Manuel “Manny” Bonoan from detention.

The order follows the Court’s earlier grant of the prosecution’s motion to file amended Informations, which excluded Sec. Bonoan as an accused in the cases. As a consequence, the Court recalled the Commitment Orders previously issued against him.

The PNP respects the authority of the Sandiganbayan to evaluate the evidence and circumstances presented before it and to issue appropriate rulings based on the merits of the cases.

In keeping with its mandate and respect for judicial processes, the PNP will faithfully comply with the Court’s order. Accordingly, the PNP Health Service General Hospital has been directed to facilitate the release of Sec. Bonoan, unless he is being detained for other lawful reason, as stated in the Court’s order.

The PNP remains committed to upholding the rule of law and faithfully carrying out lawful orders of the courts.

PGEN JOSE MELENCIO C. NARTATEZ, JR.
Chief, Philippine National Police

04/09/2026

JUSTICE PREVAILS: PNP ARRESTS 7 MOST WANTED SUSPECTS IN SEXUAL CRIMES, VAWC CASES

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the command of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested seven Most Wanted Persons in separate operations across the country on September 2 and 3, 2026, involving serious sexual crimes and violations of Republic Act No. 9262, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act.

On September 3, police arrested four Most Wanted Persons in Isabela, Agusan del Sur, Valenzuela City, and Zamboanga del Sur. The arrests involved a No. 4 Most Wanted Person at the provincial level of Police Regional Office 2 (PRO 2) for violation of RA 9262, a bailable offense; a No. 6 Most Wanted Person of Police Regional Office 13 (PRO 13) for two counts of Statutory R**e, with no bail recommended; a No. 8 Most Wanted Person of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) for seven counts of RA 9262 violations and service of sentence; and a No. 8 Most Wanted Person of Police Regional Office 9 (PRO 9) for R**e, with no bail recommended.

Separately, Police Regional Office 10 (PRO 10) arrested three Regional-Level Most Wanted Persons on September 2: alias “Arlie,” 21, No. 9, for R**e in Valencia City; alias “Sidro,” 56, No. 2, for four counts of Statutory R**e in Jimenez; and alias “Van,” 29, No. 1, for four counts of R**e in Iligan City, all with no bail recommended.

The seven arrested persons are now under police custody for documentation and proper legal disposition following the implementation of warrants of arrest issued by the courts.

The arrests reinforce the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations, by strengthening efforts to locate wanted persons and bring them before the law.

“We will remain relentless in pursuing individuals wanted for serious crimes. Our police units will work within the law to locate them and ensure that they face the proper judicial process,” said PGEN Nartatez.

“Patuloy nating tututukan ang mga kasong kinasasangkutan ng karahasan at pang-aabuso. Ang bawat warrant ay ipatutupad at ang mga akusado ay haharap sa proseso ng batas,” he added.

As the PNP strengthens its pursuit of wanted persons and protection of victims of serious crimes 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)

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