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Pampanga — PNP personnel conduct rescue operations, assisting and safely evacuating residents affected by the typhoon and flooding.

19/08/2026

PNP RAMPS UP RESCUE, RELIEF EFFORTS AS HABAGAT IMPACTS COMMUNITIES

The Philippine National Police (PNP) continues to sustain nationwide rescue, relief, and public safety operations in areas affected by the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), with hundreds of police personnel deployed to assist communities experiencing flooding, road disruptions, and displacement.

The PNP has mobilized 689 personnel for disaster response duties, including search and rescue, assistance at evacuation centers, road clearing, relief operations, and public safety patrols. Police units have likewise deployed mobility assets such as patrol vehicles, buses, coasters, and transport trucks to support the movement of affected residents and delivery of assistance.

As part of these efforts, police units have also provided Libreng Sakay services in affected areas, using available PNP mobility assets to help residents reach safer locations and evacuation centers, particularly those needing immediate transportation assistance.

Across affected regions, police teams assisted in search, rescue, and retrieval operations, helping save 180 individuals and supporting local government relief initiatives. A total of 164 relief operations were supported by the PNP, while police units also initiated additional assistance activities for communities requiring immediate aid.

The PNP remains focused on ensuring public safety in evacuation centers, maintaining order in affected communities, and keeping vital roads accessible for emergency response. Police personnel continue to coordinate closely with local government units, other response agencies, and volunteers as part of a whole-of-government approach being pursued under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

These continuing efforts are aligned with the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, which emphasizes timely response, efficient deployment of resources, and stronger coordination during emergencies.

Chief PNP, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., commended the dedication of police responders serving in difficult conditions.

"Sa panahon ng kalamidad, ang tunay na sukatan ng serbisyo ay kung gaano tayo kabilis makatugon at makapagbigay ng tulong sa mga nangangailangan. Sa ating mga kababayan, makaaasa kayo na ang inyong PNP ay patuloy na nakaalalay—mula sa pagresponde, paglikas, hanggang sa paghahatid ng tulong. Hindi kami titigil hangga’t hindi ligtas ang bawat komunidad," PGen Nartatez said.

He also reminded police personnel nationwide to remain compassionate and professional in carrying out their duties, emphasizing that disaster response is not only about operations, but also about giving comfort and assurance to affected families.

As weather disturbances continue to affect several parts of the country, the PNP assures the public that all units remain on heightened readiness, with responders and mobility assets positioned for immediate deployment whenever needed, in keeping with the commitment of the Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

19/08/2026

19/08/2026

PNP SEIZES ₱2.2-M WORTH OF ILLEGAL FISHING ITEMS, APPREHENDS 21 IN ONE DAY

The Philippine National Police, under the command of PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., intensified its enforcement of fishery laws as Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) apprehended 21 individuals in separate anti-illegal fishing operations across Leyte, Southern Leyte, and Biliran on August 16, 2026.

In Leyte, three individuals were apprehended in separate operations in the seawaters of Matalom, Isabel, and Bato. The operations resulted in the confiscation of fishing boats, spear guns, fishing nets, compressors, flashlights, and assorted illegally caught fish with a combined estimated value of ₱67,750.00.

In Southern Leyte, three individuals were apprehended in separate operations in Limasawa, Pintuyan, and Saint Bernard for violations of local fishery ordinances, including fishing without the required license and the use of unregistered boats and fishing equipment. The confiscated items had a combined estimated value of ₱14,100.00 and were placed under the custody of the concerned police stations and local authorities.

Meanwhile, in Biliran, 15 individuals were apprehended during three anti-illegal fishing operations in the territorial waters of Culaba. The operations yielded fishing boats, motor engines, fishing nets, and assorted illegally caught fish with a combined estimated value of ₱2,129,200.00, which were turned over to the appropriate authorities for proper disposition.

Overall, the one-day operations resulted in the apprehension of 21 individuals and the confiscation of fishing boats, fishing equipment, and illegally caught fish with a combined value of ₱2,211,050.00.

The operations were conducted by personnel of the concerned municipal police stations through seaborne patrols and enforcement activities, in coordination with local government units, Bantay-Dagat personnel, and municipal agriculture offices.

PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. stressed that protecting the country’s marine resources requires firm enforcement against unlawful fishing activities. “Our coastal waters are valuable public resources, and the PNP will take decisive action against those who disregard fishery laws.”

He also underscored the importance of protecting the livelihood of legitimate fisherfolk. “Pangalagaan natin ang ating karagatan dahil dito nakasalalay ang kabuhayan ng maraming mangingisda.”

The operations reflect the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations, by strengthening focused enforcement against activities that threaten coastal communities and marine resources.

As the PNP strengthens the protection of the country’s marine 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)