PNP Regional Mobile Force Battalion 8

05/10/2026

05/10/2026

05/10/2026

CARDIÑO’S LEADERSHIP DRIVES INTENSIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS IN EASTERN VISAYAS

Under the leadership of PBGen. Romano Cardiño, Regional Director of the Police Regional Office 8, the Philippine National Police’s law-enforcement campaign in Eastern Visayas continued to gain momentum, with 1,323 individuals arrested in various operations across the region in September 2026.

The figures reflect a broad and sustained enforcement strategy covering illegal drugs, wanted persons, illegal fishing and logging, illegal gambling, loose fi****ms, smuggling and anti-insurgency operations.

Among the significant results were 472 wanted persons arrested, including 60 Most Wanted Persons, along with 143 drug suspects apprehended and more than 367 grams of illegal drugs seized.

Environmental protection was likewise a major focus, with police units conducting 260 anti-illegal fishing operations, resulting in 419 apprehensions, while 137 anti-illegal logging operations led to 52 arrests and the seizure of illegally sourced timber.

The campaign against loose fi****ms and explosives also produced results, with 371 fi****ms and explosives surrendered or confiscated during intensified operations.

These figures underscore Cardiño’s emphasis on focused, intelligence-driven and sustained police operations, coupled with coordination among police units and partner agencies.

More than the numbers, the campaign reflects a leadership approach centered on maintaining peace and order while responding to issues that directly affect communities — from criminality and illegal drugs to environmental violations and wanted persons.

As Cardiño emphasized, the continuing effort is anchored on the commitment of police personnel to suppress criminality and provide responsive service to the people of Eastern Visayas.

Strong leadership is measured not only by directives issued, but by disciplined ex*****on in the field — and by the police organization’s ability to translate strategy into results.

Under Cardiño’s leadership, PRO 8 continues to position itself as a proactive force in protecting communities and upholding the rule of law throughout Eastern Visayas.

05/10/2026

A POLICY is tested not when it is announced, but when danger suddenly enters a classroom. That test came in Catarman, Northern Samar, when a student reportedly brought a fi***rm into a classroom and another student had the courage to speak up. The report moved quickly from student to teacher, from s...

05/10/2026

05/10/2026

RMFB 8 MONDAY FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY

CAPOOCAN, LEYTE – The Regional Mobile Force Battalion 8, under the leadership of PCOL ROMULO C DIMAYA JR, Force Commander, held its Monday Flag Raising Ceremony at the Battalion Headquarters in Brgy. Pinamopoan, Capoocan, Leyte, on October 5, 2026.

The activity was attended by Mr. Arthur Veloso Jr., Security Supervisor-External of the EDC APMD, who served as the guest of honor and speaker for the event. Upon his arrival, he was warmly welcomed by the Force Commander and the key officers of the unit.

Together with the key officers and the guest speaker, the ceremony featured the awarding of a Certificate of Commendation to the 804th Maneuver Company, which was received by PCPT ARBIE P AGUSTIN, Deputy Company Commander. The unit was recognized for ranking Top 1 in the Unit Performance Rating for the month of September 2026, an achievement that reflects their dedication and commitment to excellence in the performance of their mandated duties and responsibilities.


Present during the activity were Deputy Force Commander PLTCOL RANDY N JONGCO, Administrative Officer PCPT JOYCE ANN M KHARIL, and PLT JUNE EARL PUGON, alongside the Officers-in-Charge of the maneuver companies, namely PCPT DOMINIQUE G ORDONIO of the 801st MC, PCPT PATER CHURCH A TUHAO of the 802nd MC, PCPT JORIM M CATULIA of the 803rd MC, PLT MOSES V MEDINA of the 804th MC; PLT JAY STEPHEN T ROSIL, and dedicated men and women of RMFB 8.

PCOL DIMAYA JR emphasized the significance of the activity by stating that the weekly gathering serves as an essential venue to recognize the hard work of their top-performing units, which motivates the entire battalion to sustain their high standards of service and operational readiness.

For police assistance, inquiries, or reports, contact us through the following channels:

• Hotline: RMFB 8 HQ, Brgy. Pinamopoan, Capoocan, Leyte - Hotline Number: 0998-598-6474
801st MC, Brgy. Garden, Arteche, Eastern Samar - Hotline Number: 0928-915-8195
802nd MC, Brgy. Canticum, Calbiga, Samar - Hotline Number: 0906-465-9130
803rd MC, Brgy. Imelda, Mondragon, Northern Samar - Hotline Number: 0977-006-6760
804th MC, Brgy. Urdaneta, Lavezares, Northern Samar - Hotline Number: 0917-986-9836
805th MC, Brgy. 97, Cabalawan, Tacloban City – Hotline Number: 0995-759-0864
• page: Regional Mobile Force Battalion 8
• Email: [email protected]

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04/10/2026

04/10/2026

130 FOREIGN NATIONALS ACCOUNTED FOR IN ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY FORCED-LABOR PROBE AMID ARMED CLASH

The Philippine National Police, under the leadership of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., backed a government operation in Zamboanga Sibugay that accounted for 130 foreign nationals amid an armed encounter on October 2, 2026.

The operation was conducted in Barangay Tandiong Muslim, Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay, by personnel of the Bureau of Immigration (BI), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and the Police Intelligence Unit and Alicia Municipal Police Station of the Zamboanga Sibugay Police Provincial Office. It stemmed from allegations of forced labor and the employment of foreign nationals without the required visas or immigration documents.

An armed encounter transpired between the operating government personnel and unidentified armed individuals during the operation. Two Chinese nationals were wounded and immediately brought to Alicia District Hospital for medical treatment before being referred to Zamboanga Medical Center for further medical attention.

A total of 130 foreign nationals were accounted for, consisting of 120 Chinese, four Indonesians, three Malaysians, and three Myanmar nationals. They were placed under the custody of the BI and NBI and subsequently brought to Purok 2, Barangay Kimos, Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay, for consolidation and proper disposition.

Their immigration status, individual circumstances, and possible involvement in any unlawful activity remain subject to verification and investigation by the competent authorities. Meanwhile, the identities, whereabouts, and subsequent status of the unidentified armed individuals involved in the encounter remain subject to further investigation.

“This operation highlights the importance of decisive law enforcement action when there are indications of exploitation and immigration violations. Our personnel must remain alert, disciplined, and committed to protecting people while carrying out their lawful duties,” PGEN Nartatez said.

“Hindi tayo magpapabaya sa mga sitwasyong maaaring maglagay sa panganib sa buhay at seguridad ng mga tao. Sisiguraduhin nating naaayon sa batas ang ating mga hakbang at mananagot ang sinumang mapatutunayang lumabag sa batas,” he added.

The PNP Focused Agenda provides a framework for strengthening police service and translating priorities into concrete results, particularly through Enhanced Managing Police Operations, which reinforces lawful and sustained law enforcement efforts.

As the PNP strengthens law enforcement efforts and safeguards communities 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)

04/10/2026

SWISS FUGITIVE, 17 MOST WANTED NETTED IN MASSIVE PNP SWEEP

The Philippine National Police, under the command of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested 18 wanted persons, including 17 Regional Most Wanted Persons and a Swiss national, in separate warrant operations across the country on October 2, 2026.

In Region 2, police arrested two Regional Most Wanted Persons in Isabela. A 63-year-old man ranked Regional No. 9 was arrested in Echague for r**e by sexual assault, with bail, while a 29-year-old man ranked Regional No. 3 was arrested in Benito Soliven for four counts of qualified r**e of a minor, with no bail.

In Region 5, four Regional Most Wanted Persons were arrested. These included a Regional No. 3 wanted for qualified r**e in Camarines Norte; a Regional No. 6 wanted for three counts of statutory r**e in Camarines Sur; a Regional No. 10 wanted for violations of Republic Acts Nos. 9165 and 10591 in Camarines Norte; and a Regional No. 4 Most Wanted Person of PRO 3 arrested in Sorsogon for five counts of r**e. All four cases were with no bail.

In Region 6, police arrested three Regional Most Wanted Persons: a Regional No. 5 wanted for r**e in Iloilo City; a Regional No. 8 wanted for statutory r**e in Aklan; and a Regional No. 6 wanted for qualified r**e of a minor in Iloilo. All three were with no bail.

In Region 11, three Regional Most Wanted Persons were arrested, including a Regional No. 2 wanted for murder in Davao del Sur, a Regional No. 7 wanted for qualified r**e in Davao Oriental, and a Regional No. 8 wanted for r**e in Davao de Oro. All were with no bail.

In Region 4B, police arrested a Regional No. 6 wanted for statutory r**e in Marinduque and a Regional No. 10 wanted for two counts of violation of Republic Act No. 10883 in Palawan. Both cases were with no bail.

In the National Capital Region, police arrested a Regional No. 7 Most Wanted Person in Quezon City for qualified r**e, sexual assault, and two counts of acts of lasciviousness. The qualified r**e charge was with no bail, while the other charges were with bail.

In Region 12, a 17-year-old CICL ranked Regional No. 10 for r**e in Sultan Kudarat was taken into custody, with no bail.

In Region 13, police arrested the Regional No. 1 Most Wanted Person in Agusan del Sur for nine counts of qualified r**e of a minor, with no bail.

Meanwhile, in the Negros Island Region, police arrested a 48-year-old Swiss national in Larena, Siquijor, for adultery, with bail. The suspect was placed under the custody of Larena Municipal Police Station.

The arrests demonstrate the PNP’s sustained pursuit of wanted persons through focused warrant operations conducted by police stations, intelligence units, mobile forces, CIDG, PNP SAF, and other operating units across the country.

“We will sustain our focused pursuit of wanted persons and ensure that those with standing warrants are brought before the proper courts. Every lawful arrest strengthens accountability and advances the justice process while respecting due process and the rule of law,” PGEN Nartatez said.

“Hindi titigil ang ating kapulisan sa paghahanap sa mga wanted persons. Patuloy nating ipatutupad ang mga warrant of arrest nang naaayon sa batas at sisiguraduhin nating maihaharap sa tamang proseso ng hustisya ang mga taong hinahanap ng hukuman,” he added.

The arrests reflect Enhanced Managing Police Operations, a key priority under the PNP Focused Agenda that reinforces focused and lawful police action against wanted persons and other threats to public safety.

As the PNP strengthens its law enforcement efforts 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)

04/10/2026

SWIFT RESPONSE DURING ROUTINE CHECKPOINT: RMFB 8 TROOPS PROVIDE IMMEDIATE MEDICAL AID TO MOTORCYCLE CRASH VICTIM

CAPOOCAN, LEYTE – The Regional Mobile Force Battalion 8, under the leadership of PCOL ROMULO C DIMAYA JR, Force Commander, delivered prompt medical assistance to a motorcycle rider who crashed along the national highway in Brgy. Pinamopoan, Capoocan, Leyte, on October 4, 2026.

While the troops were conducting a checkpoint in front of the RMFB 8 headquarters, a motorcycle rider hit a pothole while approaching the installation. The impact caused the rider to crash onto the cemented portion of the highway, sustaining minor injuries to different parts of his body. Upon witnessing the incident, the personnel stationed at the checkpoint swiftly responded and administered immediate on-scene first aid to the victim.

PCOL DIMAYA JR commended the troops for their alertness and swift intervention. He emphasized the critical importance of consistent police presence in the area, noting that strategically placed personnel are essential both for enforcing the law and for immediate response to any incidents, accidents, or emergencies that threaten the safety of the public.

For police assistance, inquiries, or reports, contact us through the following channels:
• Hotline: RMFB 8 HQ, Brgy. Pinamopoan, Capoocan, Leyte - Hotline Number: 0998-598-6474
801st MC, Brgy. Garden, Arteche, Eastern Samar - Hotline Number: 0928-915-8195
802nd MC, Brgy. Canticum, Calbiga, Samar - Hotline Number: 0906-465-9130
803rd MC, Brgy. Imelda, Mondragon, Northern Samar - Hotline Number: 0977-006-6760
804th MC, Brgy. Urdaneta, Lavezares, Northern Samar - Hotline Number: 0917-986-9836
805th MC, Brgy. 97, Cabalawan, Tacloban City – Hotline Number: 0995-759-0864
• page: Regional Mobile Force Battalion 8
• Email: [email protected]

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