14/10/2026
24-HOUR POLICE OPERATIONS NET SIX MOST WANTED PERSONS NATIONWIDE
Under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), six wanted persons were arrested in separate police operations across the country on October 12, including individuals listed among the most wanted in their respective areas.
In Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, a 42-year-old man ranked No. 2 among the most wanted persons was arrested in Barangay Salvacion on a murder charge. The operation involved Police Station 4 and the City Intelligence Unit of Puerto Princesa City Police Office, El Nido Municipal Police Station, the 401st Maneuver Company of Regional Mobile Force Battalion 4B, and Regional Intelligence Unit 4B. He is under the custody of Police Station 4.
In Candoni, Negros Occidental, a 20-year-old man ranked No. 9 among the most wanted persons was arrested on a statutory r**e charge. Personnel of Candoni Municipal Police Station, Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office, and the Regional Intelligence Unit of the Negros Island Region carried out the operation. He is under the custody of Candoni Municipal Police Station.
In Barangay Garangan, Calinog, Iloilo, a 32-year-old man ranked No. 4 among the most wanted persons of the National Capital Region was arrested by personnel of Calinog Municipal Police Station and Iloilo Police Provincial Office. The warrant involved a violation of Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, for service of sentence.
In Manlawaan, Tabango, Leyte, a 34-year-old man ranked No. 4 among the most wanted persons of Police Regional Office 4A was arrested on a murder charge. The operation involved Tabango Municipal Police Station and the 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company of Leyte Police Provincial Office, in coordination with San Andres Municipal Police Station of Quezon Police Provincial Office and Regional Intelligence Unit 4A.
In La Union, a 46-year-old woman listed among the Top 10 most wanted persons was arrested in Barangay Aroo Magsaysay, Tubao, in connection with eight counts of qualified theft. The operation was conducted by the La Union Provincial Highway Patrol Team, Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group, and San Fernando City Police Station. The warrant carried a recommended bail of ₱2 million.
In Valenzuela City, a 44-year-old man ranked No. 8 among the most wanted persons of Police Regional Office 8 was arrested along Tatalon Street, Barangay Ugong, on a charge of r**e in relation to Republic Act No. 7610, or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act. The operation involved personnel from the National Capital Region Police Office, Biri Municipal Police Station of Northern Samar Police Provincial Office, and Regional Special Operations Unit 8.
Chief PNP PGen Nartatez emphasized the importance of coordination and proper implementation of court-issued warrants in ensuring that wanted persons are brought before the appropriate judicial authorities.
“Importante na tuloy-tuloy ang ating koordinasyon para mahanap ang mga wanted person at maipatupad ang mga warrant. We have to do this properly, follow the law, and ensure that those facing charges are given their day in court,” PGen Nartatez said.
The operations support the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), which promotes coordinated and effective police action. These efforts also align with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to public safety and the rule of law.
The PNP will continue to work with partner units and the courts to serve outstanding warrants and bring accused individuals before the proper authorities, consistent with its commitment to Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.
(PNP-PIO)