Plaridel Airport Police Station - Aviation Security Unit 3

02/09/2026

PNP MOURNS FALLEN BROTHER IN UNIFORM, HONORS HIS SERVICE AND SACRIFICE

The Philippine National Police (PNP) mourns the passing of Police Staff Sergeant Von Rico Binaño Macuha, 32, who sustained a gunshot wound while performing police duties during a follow-up operation in Batangas on August 30, 2026.

PSSg Macuha was part of a team from the Sta. Teresita Municipal Police Station conducting a follow-up operation in Barangay Sampaga, Balayan, Batangas, in connection with a previously foiled robbery incident. At around 4:29 p.m., an exchange of gunfire reportedly took place in the vicinity of the Calaca River, during which PSSg Macuha sustained a gunshot wound to the head.

He was promptly brought to a medical facility for emergency treatment but later passed away from his injuries.

Police units from Balayan, Calaca, and Sta. Teresita immediately coordinated follow-up operations to locate the suspect identified in the initial report in connection with the incident.

On August 31, personnel of the Nasugbu Municipal Police Station and the 2nd Batangas Provincial Mobile Force Company located the 27-year-old male suspect in Sitio Calo, Barangay Kaylaway, Nasugbu, Batangas. According to the initial report, an armed encounter occurred during the ensuing police operation, during which the suspect sustained a gunshot wound.

The suspect was subsequently apprehended and brought to a medical facility for appropriate medical attention but was later pronounced dead. A motorcycle and a caliber .38 firearm were also recovered during the operation. The circumstances surrounding the incident and the suspect’s death remain subject to appropriate investigation.

Chief, PNP Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. conveyed his condolences to the family, colleagues, and loved ones of PSSg Macuha, recognizing the commitment he demonstrated in carrying out his responsibility as a police officer.

“Losing one of our own is never easy, especially for the family who is waiting for him to come home. PSSg Macuha was doing his duty when this happened. We will remember his service, support his family, and make sure that his sacrifice continues to mean something to the communities we serve,” Police General Nartatez said.

The Chief PNP assured the bereaved family of the PNP’s continued assistance and support, while emphasizing that the circumstances surrounding the incident will be properly established through the ongoing investigation.

The PNP remains committed to carrying out its mandate with professionalism, restraint, and respect for the law. The incident also reflects the importance of strengthened and coordinated police operations under the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations, in support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s continuing efforts to promote peace and public safety.

As the PNP honors the memory of PSSg Macuha, the organization stands with his family and fellow officers and remains steadfast in delivering “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

02/09/2026

CTG WAR MATERIALS RECOVERED; GUNS, AMMUNITION AND RIFLE GRENADES UNEARTHED IN CAGAYAN

The Philippine National Police, under the command of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., has strengthened security efforts in Cagayan following the recovery of fi****ms, ammunition, rifle grenades, communication equipment, and other war materials believed to be owned by the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) during an operation in the mountainous portion of Barangay Niug Norte, Sto. Niño, Cagayan on August 31, 2026.

Leading the operation was the 202nd Maneuver Company, Regional Mobile Force Battalion 2, with support from the 4th Maneuver Platoon of the 1st Cagayan Provincial Mobile Force Company, Regional Intelligence Unit 2, Sto. Niño Police Station, and Bravo Company, 17th Infantry Battalion, 5th Infantry Division, Philippine Army.

Operating personnel discovered the cache at Sitio Talor, where the war materials had been buried underground and concealed inside a black plastic bag. Recovered were two homemade 12-gauge shotguns, 85 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition, 32 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, four rifle grenades with canisters, four rounds of 7.62x33mm carbine ammunition, three rounds of 12-gauge ammunition, and magazines for 5.56mm and 7.62mm fi****ms.

Also recovered were two handheld radios, a black skeleton bandolier, a brown tactical belt, an improvised engine-generator set, a Samsung 10,000mAh power bank, chargers and electrical wires, a tickler containing subversive documents, an earphone, batteries, and a cellphone charger.

The location of the cache was identified through information provided by a surrendered CTG member using the alias “Ronron.” The information was subjected to validation by operating personnel before the recovery operation was carried out.

The recovered rifle grenades and other explosive items will be turned over to the Regional EOD and Canine Unit 2 for appropriate handling, while the two homemade shotguns will be submitted to the Regional Forensic Unit 2 for examination. The remaining items were brought to the 202nd MC, RMFB2 for final inventory and proper disposition.

The recovery highlights the value of intelligence-driven police operations and the close partnership between the PNP and the Philippine Army in preventing armed groups from regaining access to fi****ms, ammunition, and other operational resources.

The PNP Focused Agenda provides a framework for transformation aimed at strengthening police operations and delivering a more responsive police service. This accomplishment reflects the priority of Enhanced Managing Police Operations, particularly in using validated information to locate and secure materials that could pose a threat to public safety.

“Every recovered firearm and piece of ammunition represents one less resource that can be used to threaten our communities. We will remain focused on intelligence-led operations that prevent these materials from reaching the hands of armed groups.”

“Hindi natin hahayaang magamit ang mga armas at kagamitang ito laban sa ating mga kababayan. Patuloy nating paiigtingin ang ating mga operasyon upang mapanatili ang seguridad at kapayapaan sa ating mga komunidad.”

As the PNP strengthens efforts to prevent armed groups from accessing weapons and other war materials 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)

02/09/2026

BIG-TIME CTG SETBACK: REBEL MEMBER SURRENDERS, GUN TURNED OVER IN BUKIDNON

The Philippine National Police, under the command of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., secured another significant gain in its efforts to encourage members of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) to abandon armed activities, following the voluntary surrender of a CTG member in San Fernando, Bukidnon on August 26, 2026.

Personnel of the 1st Special Action Battalion (1SAB), Special Action Force (SAF), provided tactical support to the 1003rd Maneuver Company, Regional Mobile Force Battalion 10, and other PNP units during the facilitation of the surrender of a.k.a. Math/Saudi, a Periodic Status Report (PSR)-listed CTG member under Squad 2, Platoon Pulang Baganing Yunit of the dismantled Guerilla Front 89, Sub-Regional Committee, in Barangay Halapitan.

Upon surrender, the former CTG member turned over one improvised 5.56mm revolver loaded with four rounds of ammunition. He is now undergoing documentation and processing for possible enrollment in the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP), which provides returning CTG members an opportunity to rebuild their lives through lawful means.

“This surrender demonstrates that peaceful and lawful options remain open to those who choose to leave armed conflict behind. We will sustain our efforts to facilitate their safe return while ensuring that public safety and the rule of law remain firmly upheld,” PGEN Nartatez said.

“Mas mabuting piliin ang kapayapaan kaysa manatili sa armadong pakikibaka. Hinihikayat natin ang iba pang miyembro ng CTG na samantalahin ang pagkakataong magbalik-loob at magsimula muli bilang bahagi ng mapayapang pamayanan,” he added.

The operation reflects the PNP Focused Agenda, a framework for transformation designed to strengthen responsive police service and reinforce its commitment to public safety. The effort directly supports Active Community Support by creating avenues for CTG members to peacefully return to the fold of the law.

As the PNP strengthens its efforts to promote peace and protect communities 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)

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆

Look: On September 2, 2026, personnel of this station under the leadership of 𝐏𝐂𝐏𝐓 𝐉𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐑 𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐈, Chief, Plaridel APS conducted various airport security operations, including foot patrol, terminal facility and aircraft inspections, paneling, checkpoints/Oplan Sita, and post-to-post inspections. These operational activities are carried out daily by this station to prevent criminal incidents and acts of unlawful interference that may endanger or disrupt the normal operations of Plaridel Airport.

02/09/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐄

Look: This morning, September 2, 2026, 7:35 AM, personnel of Plaridel Airport Police Station (PAPS) led by 𝐏𝐂𝐏𝐓 𝐉𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐑 𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐈, Chief, PAPS conducted morning formation and Daily PNP Personnel Accounting, Police Information and Continuing Education (PICE) to ensure operational readiness by providing pre-deployment briefings, and dissemination of directives from the higher headquarters.

02/09/2026

𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮

This verse reminds us that we are never alone. God goes before us, stays with us, and will never abandon us. When we face challenges or an uncertain future, we do not need to be afraid or discouraged. We can move forward with faith, knowing that God is leading and protecting us.