Provincial EOD and Canine Unit Benguet

01/06/2026

PANGASINAN PECU ENSURES SAFETY AFTER WORKERS UNEARTH TWO VINTAGE HAND GRENADES

In alignment with the PNP Focus Agenda, under the leadership of PBGEN ROGELIO Z RAYMUNDO, JR, Director of the PNP-EOD/K9 Group, personnel from the Regional Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Canine Unit 1 (RECU 1), Pangasinan PECU successfully executed a rapid-response recovery operation.

This mission directly advances the Group’s core objectives of operational readiness, enhanced tactical agility, and proactive community safety. The Laoac Municipal Police Station (MPS) Tactical Operations Center (TOC) placed an urgent phone call requesting immediate EOD assistance regarding discovered explosive ordnance behind the Sangguniang Bayan (SB) Building in Barangay Poblacion, Laoac, Pangasinan.

Pangasinan PECU 5th District Explosive Incident Response Team (EIRT), led by PSMS Jayson B Puyongan dispatched immediately. The volatile hazards had been accidentally unearthed by Mr. Jay R Duzon Tomeldan, a 23-year-old construction worker, and his co-worker while they were digging a hole at the back of the government compound, prompting an immediate and commendable report to the authorities.

Initiating the tactical operation, the expert EOD technicians identified the items as one (1) piece of a corroded MK2 Fragmentation Hand Gr***de lacking its safety lever, and one (1) piece of a corroded M67 Fragmentation Hand Gr***de. Recognizing the immediate danger posed by the unstable ordnance, the team meticulously conducted a Render Safe Procedure (RSP) by applying sand stabilization and carefully inserting secondary pins to secure the devices.

The entire operation was successfully concluded with zero untoward incidents. The secured explosives were safely transported and are now under the custody of the responding unit for temporary safekeeping prior to final disposal.

01/06/2026

AVSECU 13 SIARGAO REAFFIRMS PUBLIC SAFETY THROUGH SIMULATION EXERCISE

In line with the PNP Focused Agenda on Enhanced-Managing Police Operations, under the leadership of PBGEN ROGELIO Z RAYMUNDO, JR, Director, PNP-EOD/K9 Group, and under the supervision of PMAJ JOSEPH P ESCURO, Officer-in-charge, AVSECU, personnel of the Aviation Security EOD and Canine Unit (AVSECU) 13 Siargao Airport successfully participated in a Simulation Exercise (SIMEX) in Response to Active Shooting Incident (RASI) at Siargao Domestic Airport, Brgy. Dayak, Del Carmen, Surigao Del Norte.

Designed to evaluate the operational readiness of first responders, the SIMEX successfully assessed incident dynamics, identified potential hazards, and streamlined agency interoperability in strict compliance with existing SOPs.

This exercise reaffirms our steadfast commitment to the safety and security of the traveling public.

01/06/2026

RAPID EOD AND K9 RESPONSE NEUTRALIZES UNATTENDED BAGGAGE THREAT IN BUTUAN CITY

In alignment with the PNP Focus Agenda, under the leadership of PBGEN ROGELIO Z RAYMUNDO, JR, Director, PNP-EOD/K9 Group, personnel from the Regional Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Canine Unit 13 (RECU 13) successfully neutralized a potential security threat through a rapid-response operation in Butuan City.

The City Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Canine Unit (CECU) Butuan, received an urgent mobile call from Tactical Operations Center (TOC), Butuan City Police Station 1 (CPS-1). The call requested immediate EOD assistance regarding a suspicious black backpack left completely unattended in front of the PAG-ASA Pawnshop along the heavily trafficked Montilla Boulevard in Butuan City.

The specialist teams immediately established an exclusion zone and initiated standard operating procedures for handling suspected improvised explosive devices (IEDs), conducting systematic visual assessments and specialized canine inspections. To safely neutralize the threat without risk to civilian life or surrounding infrastructure, the EOD technicians executed a controlled tactical disruption using a specialized water cannon discharge. Following the successful disruption, a careful downrange post-blast analysis revealed that the backpack contained only harmless personal belongings.

The scene was formally declared safe and cleared, and the entire operation concluded with zero untoward incidents. The contents of the baggage were properly turned over to BCPS-1 for final disposition.

01/06/2026

LOOK: PNP-EOD/K9 Group Daily Accomplishment Report covering the period from 6:00 AM, May 31, 2026, to 6:00 AM, June 1, 2026.

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

LOOK: Under the leadership of PBGEN ROGELIO Z RAYMUNDO, JR, Director of the PNP-EOD/K9 Group, the Group held its regular Recognition and Awarding Ceremony to honor deserving personnel for their outstanding accomplishments at PNP-EOD/K9 Group Headquarters, RECU-NCR, Camp Bagong Diwa, Bicutan, Taguig City.

The Group remains dedicated to sustaining high morale and ensuring that Field Units receive timely recognition for their exceptional service.

Guided by the PNP Focused Agenda on Morale and Welfare, this commitment to celebrating excellence reinforces the core vision of a "Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman."

01/06/2026

COMMUNITY TRUST FUELS RECOVERY OF 140 LOOSE FI****MS IN ILOILO CITY

A total of 140 assorted fi****ms were voluntarily surrendered to authorities in Iloilo City, highlighting growing community cooperation in government efforts to reduce the presence of loose fi****ms and strengthen public safety.

The accomplishment forms part of the Philippine National Police’s sustained drive under its Focused Agenda, particularly its Enhanced Managing Police Operations pillar, where emphasis is placed on proactive engagement, trust-building, and closer coordination with communities to address peace and order concerns in a more preventive and collaborative manner.

The Iloilo City Police Office, together with its operational units, credited the steady turnout of firearm surrenders to continued information drives and engagement activities conducted from October 2025 to May 2026. The surrendered fi****ms were formally turned over to the Regional Civil Security Unit 6 during a ceremony at Camp Achilles D. Plagata in Iloilo City.

Alongside the fi****ms recovery, the same initiative provided wider public service access, including licensing and renewal assistance for firearm owners, police clearance processing, neuro-psychiatric evaluation, and drug testing services—underscoring a more integrated approach to police outreach and regulation.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., underscored that the success of such initiatives rests on public trust and cooperation.

“Kapag ang komunidad ay nakikiisa, mas nagiging epektibo ang ating trabaho. This is not just enforcement—it is partnership. Ang layunin natin ay hindi lang masamsam ang ilegal na armas, kundi mapalakas ang tiwala ng bawat Pilipino sa kanilang pulis,” he said.

He also emphasized that these continuing gains support the broader direction of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in strengthening peace and order initiatives that are community-centered and service-driven.

The PNP said it will continue expanding similar efforts nationwide as part of its commitment to sustained public safety reforms and responsive policing, reinforcing its call for shared responsibility in maintaining peace.

This accomplishment reflects the continuing transformation of the organization under the principle of a Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman, where policing is not only visible but actively felt through service, cooperation, and trust.

(PNP-PIO)

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

PNP PUTS FULL SECURITY MEASURES IN PLACE FOR SY 2026–2027 SCHOOL OPENING

As millions of learners prepare to return to schools nationwide, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has placed a robust security and assistance framework in motion, deploying a total of 55,507 personnel nationwide under Oplan Balik-Eskwela for School Year 2026–2027.

The deployment underscores the government’s priority of keeping school communities safe and accessible as classes formally open on June 8, 2026 until April 8, 2027. Of the total force, 28,751 are from the PNP, supported by 4,079 personnel from other units and 22,677 force multipliers from partner agencies and community groups, highlighting a strengthened whole-of-nation approach to school safety.

Security visibility will be reinforced through 9,319 Police Assistance Desks strategically placed in campuses and clustered schools, 9,525 mobile patrol units, and nearly 10,000 force multipliers actively assisting in security and crowd management in school zones nationwide.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., emphasized that the deployment is not merely about numbers, but about ensuring confidence among students and parents as the new school year begins.

“Importante sa amin na maramdaman ng bawat magulang at estudyante na ligtas sila sa kanilang pagpasok sa eskwela. Hindi lang ito presence—this is assurance. Nandito ang PNP, kasama ang komunidad, para tiyakin na maayos at payapa ang balik-eskwela,” the Chief PNP said.

He also noted that the initiative supports the PNP Focused Agenda under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, where visibility, coordination, and quick response are prioritized, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s direction to strengthen public safety for continuous and stable learning.

To address both on-ground and online concerns, the Anti-Cybercrime Group will maintain cyber monitoring against cyberbullying, misinformation, and fake news affecting students and parents. The EOD and K9 units are likewise on alert for possible threats in school areas, while the Highway Patrol Group will deploy road safety marshals to help ensure smooth traffic flow and protect students and commuters.

Local police units have been instructed to closely coordinate with schools, LGUs, and stakeholders to keep school environments orderly, including strict enforcement and coordination on zoning regulations around school vicinities.

As the country welcomes another school year, the PNP reaffirmed its commitment to being present where it matters most—on the ground, in communities, and beside learners and families—advancing a Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman, where public safety is delivered with consistency, care, and purpose.

(PNP-PIO)

01/06/2026