29/05/2026
CALABARZON'S TOP MOST WANTED PERSON IN CONNECTION WITH A R**E CASE ARRESTED IN NORTHERN SAMAR
The Philippine National Police, under the command of PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., strengthened its intensified campaign against wanted persons following the arrest of the Number 1 Most Wanted Person at the regional level in CALABARZON during a manhunt operation conducted on May 25, 2026 in Mondragon, Northern Samar.
Joint operatives of the Mondragon Municipal Police Station, Regional Intelligence Division 4A, Northern Samar Police Provincial Office Provincial Intelligence Unit, Regional Intelligence Division 8, and Antipolo City Police Station arrested the 26-year-old male suspect, a native of Caloocan City who was residing in Mondragon, Northern Samar, by virtue of a Warrant of Arrest for 13 counts of Statutory R**e issued by the Regional Trial Court, Branch 72, Antipolo City, Rizal. The court recommended no bail for the accused.
Authorities informed the accused of the nature of his arrest and constitutional rights before bringing him to the Mondragon Municipal Police Station for documentation and proper disposition.
PGEN Nartatez emphasized that the successful operation reflects the sustained determination of the PNP to locate fugitives and ensure that they face the law regardless of where they attempt to hide.
“No individual wanted by the law should feel beyond the reach of justice. This successful operation highlights the strong commitment of the Philippine National Police to protect communities and pursue offenders wherever they may be,” said PGEN Nartatez.
“Patuloy nating hahabulin ang mga taong may pananagutan sa batas upang mapanatili ang kaayusan at seguridad ng ating mga komunidad. Hindi tayo titigil hangga’t hindi sila napapanagot,” he added.
The operation also highlights the PNP Focused Agenda—an organizational framework of transformation designed to make police service more responsive and reliable to the needs of the public. Among its key priorities is Enhanced Managing Police Operations, which strengthens sustained law enforcement efforts against wanted persons and other criminal elements threatening community safety.
PGEN Nartatez further underscored the importance of collaboration among police units in strengthening law enforcement operations across regions.
“Operations like this demonstrate the ability of the PNP to effectively carry out law enforcement actions through strong operational support and information sharing among police units,” said PGEN Nartatez.
“Ang tagumpay ng operasyong ito ay bunga ng tuloy-tuloy na pagkilos ng kapulisan upang mapanatiling ligtas ang mamamayan laban sa mga nagtatangkang umiwas sa hustisya,” he stated.
As the PNP continues to intensify its nationwide campaign against wanted persons and strengthen law enforcement operations under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it continues to assure the public of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong mabilis, tapat, at nararamdaman.”
(PNP-PIO)
