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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)

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

03/09/2026

GUNMAN IN BACOLOD FATAL ATTACK NABBED AFTER HOT PURSUIT

The Philippine National Police, under the command of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested the alleged gunman in a fatal gun attack in Bacolod City on September 1, 2026, after police immediately pursued the suspect following the killing in Purok St. Vincent, Barangay Alijis.

The suspect, alias “Budoy,” 37, male, and a resident of Barangay Alijis, Bacolod City, was apprehended by personnel of Police Station 7, Bacolod City Police Office, in Barangay Tangub following a sustained hot pursuit operation.

Initial investigation showed that the incident allegedly stemmed from a heated argument between the suspect and the victim. The suspect allegedly went to his residence, obtained an unidentified firearm, returned to the area, and fired several shots at the victim, resulting in the victim’s instantaneous death. The suspect then fled the scene.

Police Station 7 immediately deployed responding personnel to the area to verify the incident and conduct the initial investigation. A hot pursuit operation was launched to locate the fleeing gunman, while the station coordinated with the Bacolod Forensic Unit for crime scene processing and forensic examination.

The police search led to the suspect’s apprehension later that day at Gardenville Subdivision. He is currently under the custody of Police Station 7 for proper disposition and the filing of appropriate charges.

“A violent act that takes a person’s life demands a firm and immediate law enforcement response. We will pursue every legitimate lead and make sure that those responsible are brought before the law,” PGEN Nartatez said.

“Hindi dapat makatakas ang sinumang responsable sa pagkitil ng buhay. Sa tulong ng ating mga kababayan, mas mabilis nating natutukoy at nahuhuli ang mga gumagawa ng krimen,” he added.

The apprehension reflects Enhanced Managing Police Operations under the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly the PNP’s commitment to a prompt and sustained response against serious crimes and threats to public safety.

As the PNP strengthens its efforts to protect lives and ensure accountability 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)