Area Police Command for Southern Luzon

20/09/2025

September 20, 2025
Gospel: Luke 8:4-15
Reflection: What kind of soil am I?

19/09/2025

PNP, FULL ALERT IN NCR STARTING SEPT 19 FOR ANTI-CORRUPTION RALLY

In accordance with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the entire National Police will be subjected to FULL ALERT starting at 5 pm of September 19, 2025 in preparation for the anti-corruption protest rally scheduled on September 21.

More than 50,000 police across the country have been deployed, alongside close coordination with the Armed Forces of the philippines (AFP) and other government agencies to ensure prompt and proper security response.

Full NCRPO force deployed and alert, while all Police Regional Offices and the Reactionary Standby Support Force (RSSF) are on standby for immediate response if necessary.

According to Acting Chief PNP, Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr.:
“We are doing this to ensure public safety and protect the right to peaceful assembly. The peace and security of all is our top priority. ”

Additional PNP Spokesperson, Police Brigadier General Randulf T. Yours:
“We are calling on organizers and participants to contact local authorities and comply with the law. The PNP, AFP and other agencies are on alert, to protect the right to expression and the security of every community. ”

The PNP reaffirmed its promise to protect the public and maintain safety and order throughout the activity.

PNP, FULL ALERT SA NCR SIMULA SEPT 19 PARA SA ANTI-CORRUPTION RALLY

Alinsunod sa direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., isasailalim sa FULL ALERT ang buong Pambansang Pulisya simula alas singko ng hapon ng September 19, 2025 bilang paghahanda sa nakatakdang anti-corruption protest rally sa Setyembre 21.

Mahigit 50,000 pulis sa buong bansa ang naka-deploy, kasabay ng mahigpit na koordinasyon sa Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) at iba pang ahensya ng pamahalaan upang matiyak ang mabilis at maayos na tugon sa seguridad.

Buong puwersa ng NCRPO ang naka-deploy at nakaalerto, habang ang lahat ng Police Regional Offices at ang Reactionary Standby Support Force (RSSF) ay nakaantabay para sa agarang pagresponde kung kinakailangan.

Ayon kay Acting Chief PNP, Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr.:
“Ginagawa natin ito upang matiyak ang kaligtasan ng publiko at mapangalagaan ang karapatan sa mapayapang pagtitipon. Ang kapayapaan at seguridad ng lahat ang aming pangunahing prayoridad.”

Dagdag pa ni PNP Spokesperson, Police Brigadier General Randulf T. Tuaño:
“Nanawagan kami sa mga organizer at lalahok na makipag-ugnayan sa mga lokal na awtoridad at sumunod sa batas. Naka-alerto ang PNP, katuwang ang AFP at iba pang ahensya, upang pangalagaan ang karapatan sa pagpapahayag gayundin ang seguridad ng bawat komunidad.”

Muling tiniyak ng PNP ang pangakong protektahan ang publiko at panatilihin kaligtasan at kaayusan sa kabuuan ng aktibidad.

19/09/2025

₱8.97M DROGA KUMPISKADO, HIGH-VALUE SUSPECT ARESTADO SA ZAMBOANGA

Sa malinaw na direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. na tuluyang puksain ang ilegal na droga at protektahan ang mga komunidad, patuloy na pinaiigting ng Philippine National Police (PNP) ang malawakang kampanya laban sa ipinagbabawal na gamot.

Noong Setyembre 16, 2025, isang pinagsanib na operasyon ang isinagawa ng City Drug Enforcement Unit ng Zamboanga City Police Office, katuwang ang Regional Intelligence Unit 9 at ang Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), na nagresulta sa pagkakaaresto ng isang high-value individual (HVI) at pagkakakumpiska ng iligal na droga na tinatayang nagkakahalaga ng humigit-kumulang ₱8,970,000.00.

Binanggit ni PNP Acting Chief, Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr.:
“Sa matatag na pamumuno ni Pangulong Marcos Jr., mas pinaigting at mas pinatibay ang ating mga operasyon upang masiguro na ang bawat sulok ng bansa ay ligtas mula sa nakamamatay na epekto ng ilegal na droga. Ang pag-arestong ito ay patunay ng ating matibay na paninindigan na papanagutin ang mga nagkakasala.”

Dagdag pa ni PNP Spokesperson, Police Brigadier General Randulf T. Tuaño:
“Ang matagumpay na operasyong ito ay malinaw na mensahe sa mga sindikato ng droga na ang PNP, kasama ang iba pang ahensya ng pamahalaan, ay hindi titigil sa pagbuwag ng kanilang mga koneksyon. Hinihikayat namin ang bawat mamamayan na manatiling alerto at buong pusong makipagtulungan upang maisakatuparan ang layunin ng isang bansang ganap na malaya sa droga.”

Ang naarestong suspek, isang 32-anyos na lalaki na residente ng Barangay Baliwasan, Zamboanga City, na dati nang nasangkot sa mga kaso ng droga, ay kasalukuyang nasa kustodiya ng mga awtoridad habang isinasagawa ang mga legal na proseso. Ang nakumpiskang droga ay isasailalim sa masusing pagsusuri sa laboratoryo upang matukoy ang eksaktong komposisyon at timbang nito.

Sa tuloy-tuloy na operasyon at matibay na pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga komunidad, patuloy na isinusulong ng PNP ang adhikain ni Pangulong Marcos Jr. na magkaroon ng isang ligtas, payapa, at malayang Pilipinas mula sa ilegal na droga.

19/09/2025

LOOK: In a landmark move to protect the environment and uphold government interests against illegal or unauthorized reclamation activities, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) signed a Memorandum of Agreement today at the PNP Star Officers Lounge, National Headquarters, Camp Crame.

Acting Chief PNP Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. signed the agreement on behalf of the PNP, with PRA officials in attendance including Engr. Cesar S. Siador, Jr., General Manager & CEO; Atty. Alexander T. Lopez, Chairman of the Governing Board; Director Engineer Anthony Peter D. Crisologo, and Director Eligio T. Ildefonso.

The MOA underscores a key collaboration between law enforcement and government agencies to ensure legal reclamation practices while protecting environmental integrity.

19/09/2025

COPS SHOWS HONESTY AND HEROISM IN ACTION

Following the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr to uphold integrity, professionalism, and public service, the PNP once again demonstrated its commitment to integrity and public service through two separate acts of honesty and heroism.

A social media post praised Patrolwoman Sunshine Cariaga of the Eastern Police District–District Mobile Force Battalion for returning ₱30,000 that had been mistakenly sent to her GCash account. The money belonged to an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who had intended to send it to family but accidentally entered the wrong number.

Despite her GCash app being uninstalled, Patrolwoman Cariaga promptly reinstalled it, verified the transaction, and returned the full amount the following morning—politely declining the token of gratitude offered to her.
In a separate incident, the same vigilance and dedication were evident when Lingayen Municipal Police Station successfully rescued a four-day-old infant who had been abducted from Lingayen District Hospital. The suspect, disguised as a nurse, deceived the baby’s mother into handing over the child. Coordinated efforts among the baby’s family, local residents, and police led to the safe recovery of the infant in Binmaley, Pangasinan, and the arrest of the suspect.

Acting Chief PNP PLTGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. commended both acts, saying, “I commend Patrolwoman Cariaga and all personnel involved in the swift rescue of the infant. These incidents show that true heroism comes in many forms—whether through honesty in everyday actions or courage in critical moments. Our personnel continue to serve with integrity, professionalism, and compassion, protecting the Filipino people and earning their trust every day.”

Chief PIO and PNP Spokesperson PBGEN Randulf T. Tuaño added:

“Stories like these remind us why we serve. Each time an officer chooses what is right, no matter how ordinary or risky it seems, it strengthens the bond between the police and the community. May this inspire every member of the PNP to keep leading with integrity and heart.”

These cases affirm that heroism often comes quietly yet leaves a lasting impact. They are not isolated incidents but living proof of the high standards of integrity and service that the PNP strives to uphold every single day for the Filipino people.

19/09/2025

LOOK: Acting Chief PNP, Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio T. Nartatez Jr. warmly received Honorary Consul Joseph Gabriel D'Oliveira of the Consulate of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and the Caribbean ASEAN Council at the Star Officers Lounge, National Headquarters, Camp Crame, on September 18, 2025.

The courtesy visit served as an opportunity to formally introduce their institutions and to explore avenues of mutual cooperation in law enforcement, focusing on strategies to address transnational challenges, enhance consular coordination, and strengthen regional security initiatives.

This engagement underscores the PNP’s commitment to fostering international partnerships that promote peace, stability, and collective security in the region.

19/09/2025

LOOK: PLTGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Acting Chief of the Philippine National Police, welcomed His Excellency Endo Kazuya, Ambassador of Japan to the Philippines, during a courtesy visit on September 18, 2025, at Camp Crame.

Their meeting reaffirmed the strong ties between the Philippines and Japan, focusing on shared efforts to enhance law enforcement collaboration, public safety, and regional security.

19/09/2025

PNP REMAINS READY IN BARMM ELECTIONS DESPITE THE SUSPENSION

By the order of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., government agencies are closely monitoring the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) issued by the Supreme Court that prompted the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to stop all preparations for the Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BAMMPE) 2025 scheduled for October 13.

Even though the COMELEC has an ordinance, the Philippine National Police (PNP) ensured that their continuous preparation for security to ensure safe and orderly elections this time will be allowed to proceed.

Acting Chief PNP PLTGEN Jose Melencio C emphasized. Nartatez Jr., "We respect and obey the decision of the Supreme Court as well as the COMELEC's resolution to temporarily suspend the preparation. It is the responsibility of the PNP to maintain peace and order in the region, and we remain ready to ensure election security once it is allowed to proceed. ”

PLTGEN Nartatez instructed all police units in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to remain on high alert and continue coordination with COMELEC, Armed Forces of the philippines and local governments.

Additional PNP Spokesperson PBGEN Randulf T. Tuaño, "The duty of the PNP remains unchanged even if there is a temporary pause. We continue to liaise with various agencies to ensure peace and security across the region. We respect the court's decision and our police remain ready once the election is proceeded. ”

The PNP's contingency plans include intensified intelligence monitoring, proper deployment planning, and close liaison with local peace and order councils to prevent any security threat while elections await.

PNP NANATILING HANDA SA BARMM ELECTIONS SA KABILA NG SUSPENSYON

Sa utos ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., mahigpit na binabantayan ng mga ahensya ng pamahalaan ang Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) na inilabas ng Korte Suprema na nag-udyok sa Commission on Elections (Comelec) na ipatigil ang lahat ng paghahanda para sa Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BAMMPE) 2025 na nakatakda sana sa Oktubre 13.

Kahit may kautusan ang COMELEC, tiniyak ng Philippine National Police (PNP) na tuloy-tuloy ang kanilang paghahanda para sa seguridad upang matiyak ang ligtas at maayos na halalan sa oras na ito ay pahintulutan nang ituloy.

Binigyang-diin ni Acting Chief PNP PLTGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., "Nirerespeto at sinusunod namin ang desisyon ng Korte Suprema gayundin ang resolusyon ng COMELEC na pansamantalang ihinto ang paghahanda. Responsibilidad ng PNP na panatilihin ang kapayapaan at kaayusan sa rehiyon, at nananatili kaming handa upang tiyakin ang seguridad ng halalan sa oras na ito ay payagan nang ipagpatuloy.”

Ipinag-utos ni PLTGEN Nartatez sa lahat ng yunit ng pulisya sa Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) na manatiling nasa mataas na antas ng alerto at ipagpatuloy ang koordinasyon sa COMELEC, Armed Forces of the Philippines, at mga lokal na pamahalaan.

Dagdag ni PNP Spokesperson PBGEN Randulf T. Tuaño, “Hindi nagbabago ang tungkulin ng PNP kahit may pansamantalang paghinto. Patuloy kaming nakikipag-ugnayan sa iba’t ibang ahensya upang tiyakin ang kapayapaan at seguridad sa buong rehiyon. Iginagalang namin ang desisyon ng korte at nananatiling handa ang ating kapulisan sa oras na ituloy ang halalan.”

Kabilang sa mga contingency plan ng PNP ang mas pinaigting na intelligence monitoring, maayos na deployment planning, at malapit na pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga lokal na peace and order council upang maiwasan ang anumang banta sa seguridad habang nakabinbin ang halalan.

19/09/2025

September 19, 2025
Gospel: Luke 8:1-3
Reflection: “Called to offer what we have”

16/09/2025

DALAWANG INDIVIDUAL ARESTADO NG PNP TUGUEGARAO DAHIL SA ILLEGAL NA DROGA