PNP Regional Communications and Electronics Unit 5

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

BROTHERS COLLARED IN CEBU; KG9, HANDGUNS, GR***DE SEIZED

The Philippine National Police, under the command of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested two brothers and seized a KG9 submachine gun, two handguns, and a hand gr***de during a search warrant operation in Sibonga, Cebu, on August 25, 2026.

The operation was conducted by the CIDG Cebu City Field Unit, Regional Intelligence Unit 7, Regional Mobile Force Company 7, and Sibonga Municipal Police Station in Barangay Manatad for violation of Republic Act No. 10591, or the Comprehensive Fi****ms and Am******on Regulation Act.

The younger brother was arrested while in possession and control of the KG9 submachine gun, a caliber .45 pistol, and a hand gr***de, while the older brother was found with a caliber .357 revolver. Both failed to present the required licenses or permits to own and possess fi****ms, which were not duly registered with the PNP Fi****ms and Explosives Office.

Incidental to the lawful arrest of the younger brother, police also recovered three sachets of medium heat-sealed transparent plastic containing white crystalline substance suspected to be shabu.

“This operation demonstrates the PNP’s resolve to prevent unauthorized fi****ms and explosives from becoming instruments of violence. We will sustain focused enforcement against individuals who disregard the law and put communities at risk,” PGEN Nartatez said.

“Hindi natin hahayaang mapunta sa maling kamay ang mga armas na maaaring gamitin sa krimen. Mahigpit nating ipatutupad ang batas upang mapanatili ang seguridad ng ating mga komunidad,” he added.

The operation supports the PNP Focused Agenda, a framework for transformation that strengthens police operations and advances the priority on Enhanced Managing Police Operations through focused enforcement against unlawful fi****ms possession.

As the PNP strengthens its campaign against illegal fi****ms and dangerous weapons 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)

28/08/2026

ILLEGAL QUARRYING HALTED: 7 ARRESTED, ₱16M IN EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS SEIZED

The Philippine National Police, under the command of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested seven individuals during an operation against alleged illegal quarrying in Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental on August 25, 2026.

Personnel of the Regional Special Operations Group (RSOG) of the Police Regional Office–Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR), together with the Moises Padilla Municipal Police Station (MPS) and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau–Negros Island Region (MGB-NIR), conducted joint operations along the Binalbagan River following information on alleged unauthorized quarrying activities in the area.

Arrested were seven Filipino males, aged 28 to 45, including a 44-year-old backhoe driver from Binalbagan; a 30-year-old dump truck driver from Hinigaran; a 28-year-old quarry checker from Moises Padilla; a 37-year-old dump truck driver from La Castellana; a 40-year-old dump truck driver from La Castellana; a 42-year-old helper from La Castellana; and a 45-year-old dump truck driver from Hinigaran.

The individuals were allegedly caught in the act of extracting, collecting, loading, and transporting sand, gravel, rocks, and other quarry resources from the riverbed using a backhoe and dump trucks. When asked to present the required permits, authorities, or other documents authorizing the extraction and transportation of quarry resources, they failed to produce valid documentation.

The operation resulted in the seizure of one backhoe, four dump trucks, and approximately 60 cubic meters of sand and gravel. The four dump trucks were estimated at ₱12,000,000.00, the backhoe at ₱4,000,000.00, and the extracted sand and gravel at ₱25,000.00, bringing the total estimated value of the seized equipment and materials to ₱16,025,000.00.

The apprehended individuals were informed of their constitutional rights in a language known to and understood by them before being brought to Moises Padilla MPS for documentation and proper disposition. The seized equipment and quarry materials were likewise turned over to the same police station for safekeeping, inventory, documentation, and appropriate legal proceedings.

“This operation demonstrates our resolve to enforce the law against activities that unlawfully exploit our natural resources. We will remain firm in holding violators accountable while working with our partner agencies to protect resources that belong to the Filipino people,” PGen Nartatez said.

“Ang ating likas na yaman ay dapat pangalagaan at gamitin nang naaayon sa batas. Hindi natin hahayaang maabuso ang mga yamang ito para sa pansariling interes, lalo na kung kapalit nito ang pagkasira ng ating kapaligiran,” he added.

The operation supports the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations, through decisive enforcement against illegal quarrying activities and the protection of natural resources.

As the PNP strengthens its enforcement against illegal activities that threaten the country’s natural resources 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)

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

HIDDEN ARSENAL UNEARTHED IN BAGGAO

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., has scored a significant operational gain with the recovery of an arms cache believed to be associated with the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) in Brgy. Agaman Proper, Baggao, Cagayan on August 26, 2026.

The recovery stemmed from information provided by a former rebel identified by the alias “Romy,” which led operating units to a concealed cache along a CTG mobility corridor. The operation was carried out jointly by the 204th Maneuver Company, Regional Mobile Force Battalion 2 (204th MC, RMFB2); 2nd Mobile Force Platoon of the 1st Cagayan Provincial Mobile Force Company; Police Intelligence Team Cagayan South; Regional Intelligence Unit 2; Baggao Police Station; and the 17th Infantry Battalion, 5th Infantry Division, Philippine Army.

Upon locating the cache, the operating units secured the area and requested assistance from the Provincial Explosive and Canine Unit (PECU) Cagayan to ensure the safe recovery and proper handling of the explosive ordnance. The operation resulted in the recovery of two improvised anti-personnel mines measuring approximately 10 x 10 inches, one 12-volt battery, 10 pieces of linked 7.62mm am******on, one corroded caliber .45 pistol, one corroded caliber .38 revolver, one corroded caliber 9mm pistol, and one 12-gauge sh***un.

The recovered explosive ordnance was turned over to PECU Cagayan for proper disposal, while the fi****ms and am******on were placed under the temporary custody of the 204th MC, RMFB2 for documentation and appropriate disposition.

“Every successful recovery is an opportunity to prevent these weapons from reaching the battlefield or being used against civilians. This accomplishment demonstrates the value of timely information and the readiness of our forces to act on threats before they escalate,” PGEN Nartatez said.

“Sa bawat impormasyong ating natatanggap, may pagkakataong mapigilan ang mas malaking panganib. Kaya mahalaga ang pakikipagtulungan ng ating mga kababayan upang maagapan ang anumang banta sa kanilang seguridad,” he added.

The operation likewise reflects the PNP Focused Agenda, a strategic framework for transforming police service, particularly through Enhanced Managing Police Operations, which reinforces decisive action and sound operational responses to emerging security threats.

The recovery of the hidden arsenal underscores the PNP’s resolve to prevent armed groups from replenishing their weapons and explosives and to protect communities from potential violence.

Under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the PNP remains steadfast in safeguarding the Filipino people and delivering “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

28/08/2026

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL BUSTED FOR ILLEGAL BATTERY TRADE IN CDO; ₱1.58-M STOCK SEIZED

The Philippine National Police, under the leadership of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested an Australian national in Cagayan de Oro City over the alleged illegal sale and distribution of imported automotive batteries.

The 59-year-old suspect, identified only as alias “Frank,” was apprehended on August 25, 2026, in Barangay Iponan during an Oplan Megashopper operation against economic sabotage, smuggling, and the illegal manufacture, distribution, or trading of counterfeit products.

The operation was spearheaded by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Cagayan de Oro City Field Unit (CFU), with the RFU 10 RSOT, in coordination with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 10 and Police Station 7 of the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (COCPO).

DTI verification found that the suspect had no authority to sell the automotive batteries, which were allegedly sourced from China and lacked the required Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) stickers. Authorities also determined that he had no established physical store and was allegedly using a rented house near Barangay Iponan as a storage and distribution point.

Recovered from the operation were five EFB-R NS60LMF 9 Plates and five EFB-R N66LMF 11 Plates Lead-Acid Batteries used as buy-bust items, one genuine ₱1,000.00 bill, 27 pieces of ₱1,000.00 boodle money, and one receipt. The inventory further included 25 EFB-R N100MF 16 Plates, 40 EFB-R DIWSOMF 13 Plates, 195 EFB-R N66LMF 11 Plates, 24 EFB-R DIWSOMF 10 Plates, 55 EFB-R NS60LMF 9 Plates, and 148 EFB-R NS40LMF 7 Plates Lead-Acid Batteries, with an estimated total market value of ₱1,582,400.00.

PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. emphasized the importance of sustained police action against unlawful commercial activities that compromise consumer protection and legitimate businesses.

“Effective law enforcement begins with knowing where unlawful activity is taking place and acting decisively once the facts are established. We will keep strengthening our operations against violations that affect the public and legitimate commerce,” the PNP Chief said.

He likewise stressed the need for strict compliance with regulations governing the sale of imported products.

“Dito sa Pilipinas, pantay-pantay ang lahat sa ilalim ng batas. Anuman ang iyong nationality, kailangan mong sumunod sa ating mga batas at harapin ang kaukulang proseso kapag may paglabag,” he added.

The operation reflects the PNP Focused Agenda, a framework for police transformation designed to strengthen police service, particularly through Enhanced Managing Police Operations, by translating information and validation into timely and lawful enforcement action.

The arrested individual and confiscated evidence were brought to the CIDG Cagayan de Oro CFU Office for documentation and proper disposition. Appropriate cases for violations of Republic Act No. 7394, or the Consumer Act of the Philippines, and Republic Act No. 4109 are being prepared for inquest proceedings before the City Prosecutor’s Office.

As the PNP strengthens its enforcement against unlawful trade 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)