PBGEN DINDO R REYES

01/06/2026

PNP NABS NO. 1 REGIONAL MOST WANTED PERSON IN NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., announced the arrest of a Regional Most Wanted Person during a law enforcement operation conducted on May 28, 2026, in Brgy. Rizal, Silay City, Negros Occidental.

Arrested was a 43-year-old male suspect known by the alias “Clarito,” who was facing multiple charges related to frustrated and attempted murder in connection with a shooting incident that occurred during the recent election period in Silay City.

The operation was carried out by operatives of Silay City Component City Police Station following the issuance of warrants by a Regional Trial Court in Silay City.

The suspect was informed of his constitutional rights and anti-torture warning before being placed under police custody for proper documentation and turnover to the court of origin.

The successful operation reflects the continuing efforts of the PNP to strengthen law enforcement and public safety under its focused agenda on Enhanced Managing Police Operations, in support of the peace and order initiatives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

Chief PNP, Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., commended the operating units for the lawful and orderly conduct of the operation.

“Patuloy nating paiigtingin ang ating manhunt operations laban sa mga taong may kinahaharap na kaso upang matiyak na umiiral ang rule of law at mapanatili ang kaayusan sa ating mga komunidad. Ang mahalaga rito ay maayos, legal, at may paggalang sa karapatan ng bawat isa ang ating operasyon,” the PNP Chief said.

He added that the accomplishment also highlights the commitment of the police organization to work professionally and consistently with the communities they serve.

The PNP assured the public that operations against wanted persons will continue in coordination with the courts and other concerned agencies as part of its commitment to safer communities under the banner of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

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01/06/2026

PNP SEIZES ₱6.4M SMUGGLED CI******ES; WAREHOUSE OWNER ARRESTED IN ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY

The Philippine National Police, under the leadership of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., implemented a Search Warrant for Violation of Republic Act No. 10643 on May 28, 2026 in Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay, resulting in the arrest of a warehouse owner and the seizure of large quantities of smuggled ci******es.

The operation was led by the Zamboanga Sibugay Maritime Police Station, in coordination with the Regional Maritime Unit 9 – Special Operations Response Team, Titay Municipal Police Station, Regional Intelligence Unit 9, and the Provincial Intelligence Unit of Zamboanga Sibugay.

Acting on a court-issued warrant, the operating teams conducted a search at a warehouse owned by the suspect, where assorted smuggled ci******es were discovered and confiscated. The total estimated value of seized items reached ₱6,418,224.00.

The warehouse owner was informed of his constitutional rights. He was subsequently brought to the Zamboanga Sibugay Maritime Police Station for documentation and proper disposition prior to the filing of appropriate charges for violation of Republic Act No. 10643, also known as the Anti-Illicit Trade of To***co Act.

The operation reflects the implementation of the PNP Focused Agenda—a transformation-driven framework designed to enhance accountability, strengthen operational effectiveness, and improve public service delivery.
Anchored on key priorities such as Integrity Monitoring and Enhanced Managing Police Operations, the agenda continues to guide sustained efforts against smuggling and other illegal trade activities.

PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. stated: “We remain firm in our commitment to stop smuggling activities that undermine government revenues and affect lawful trade.”

“Patuloy naming ipinatutupad ang batas laban sa mga ilegal na kalakal upang mapanatili ang kaayusan at maprotektahan ang kabuhayan ng mamamayan,” he added.

As the PNP intensifies its campaign against smuggling 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.”

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01/06/2026

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)

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

MALASAKIT SA MAMAMAYAN AT KAPWA PULIS, MULING IPINAKITA NG PNP

Sa magkahiwalay na insidente sa Iloilo City at Quezon City, muling ipinakita ng mga tauhan ng Philippine National Police (PNP) ang kahalagahan ng malasakit, agarang pagtugon, at paglingap sa mga nangangailangan.

Sa Iloilo City, agad na umaksyon ang mga tauhan ng Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) at mga responder mula sa Regional Medical and Dental Unit 6 nang madapa ang isang senior citizen habang naglalakad sa kahabaan ng Zamora Street nitong gabi ng Mayo 29. Mabilis siyang nabigyan ng paunang lunas sa lugar bago ligtas na dinala sa West Visayas State University Medical Center para sa karagdagang pagsusuri at gamutan.
Samantala, sa Quezon City, isang pulis ang nasugatan habang rumesponde sa isang insidente sa kahabaan ng Eulogio Rodriguez Avenue sa ilalim ng Libis Flyover, Barangay Libis. Agad siyang nabigyan ng kinakailangang medikal na atensyon at patuloy na minomonitor ang kanyang kalagayan upang matiyak ang kanyang mabilis at maayos na paggaling.

Ayon kay Chief PNP, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., ang mga ganitong pagkakataon ay nagpapakita na ang serbisyo ng pulisya ay hindi lamang nakatuon sa pagpapatupad ng batas kundi maging sa pagprotekta at pag-aaruga sa bawat tao.

"Ang bawat buhay ay mahalaga. Nakakatuwang makita ang ating mga pulis na agad tumutulong sa isang senior citizen na nangangailangan ng saklolo at kasabay nito ay tinitiyak din ang kapakanan ng kanilang kapwa pulis na nasugatan habang ginagampanan ang tungkulin. Ito ang uri ng malasakit at serbisyo na nais nating maging kultura sa buong organisasyon," ani PGen Nartatez.

Dagdag pa niya, "Sa likod ng bawat uniporme ay mga taong handang tumulong at magsakripisyo para sa kapwa. Patuloy nating palalakasin ang serbisyong may puso, may malasakit, at may tunay na pakialam sa kapakanan ng ating mga mamamayan at kapulisan."

Ang mga insidenteng ito ay patunay na nananatiling nakatuon ang PNP sa pagbibigay ng makatao at maagap na serbisyo sa publiko at sa pagtiyak sa kapakanan ng mga tauhang nagsisilbi sa bayan, bilang bahagi ng pagsusulong ng Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

01/06/2026

PNP CHIEF AMONG TOP-RATED GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS IN NATIONWIDE GOVERNANCE SURVEY

Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., ranked among the country's top-rated government officials in the latest nationwide “Boses ng Bayan” Index of Governance (IOG) survey conducted by RPMD Foundation Inc.

The survey, conducted from April 1 to 8, 2026 among 5,000 respondents nationwide, showed that PGen Nartatez garnered a 78.8% Index of Governance score, supported by a 78.5% trust rating and a 79.1% performance rating.

The result reflects sustained public confidence in the PNP’s efforts to maintain peace and order, strengthen community engagement, and enhance the delivery of police services across the country. It also highlights the growing recognition of the organization’s ongoing reforms and operational initiatives aligned with the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

PGen Nartatez welcomed the survey findings, emphasizing that the recognition belongs to every police officer who continues to serve with dedication and professionalism.

"We are grateful for the trust and confidence of our fellow Filipinos. This recognition is not for one person alone but for the men and women of the PNP who work tirelessly every day to keep our communities safe. Malaking inspirasyon ito para lalo pa naming pagbutihin ang aming serbisyo,"PGen Nartatez said.

He added that the PNP remains committed to earning and sustaining public trust through integrity, accountability, and responsive policing.

"Patuloy nating palalakasin ang ating ugnayan sa mga komunidad at sisiguraduhin natin na ang bawat aksyon ng PNP ay nakatuon sa kapakanan ng mamamayan. Public trust is our most valuable asset, and we will continue working hard to deserve it," he added.

The survey findings come as the PNP continues to implement programs under its Focused Agenda, particularly through enhanced police operations and improved public service delivery, aimed at making law enforcement more responsive to the needs of the Filipino people.

As the organization moves forward, the PNP reaffirms its commitment to professional, transparent, and people-centered policing in support of national development and public safety, advancing the vision of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

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01/06/2026

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

FORMER INSURGENT YIELDS TO PNP; FIREARM AND EXPLOSIVE DEVICE RECOVERED

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., facilitated the surrender of a former Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) member and the turnover of a firearm and an explosive device as part of the peace and security efforts of Police Regional Office 8. The activity was conducted at the Headquarters of the 2nd Leyte Provincial Mobile Force Company in Brgy. Cristina, Calubian, Leyte, on May 28, 2026.

The surrenderer, known by the alias “Erik,” a 49-year-old Filipino male from Carigara, Leyte, was formerly affiliated with the Buhawi Platoon under the Eastern Visayas Regional Party Committee, which operated in selected areas of Leyte. His peaceful surrender was achieved through sustained intelligence monitoring and enhanced engagement efforts by personnel from the 2nd LPMFC, Provincial Intelligence Unit, Regional Intelligence Unit 8, 805th Maneuver Company of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 8, and the Calubian Municipal Police Station.

During the turnover, he surrendered one caliber .38 revolver without serial markings, three rounds of ammunition, and one hand gr***de. He likewise expressed his withdrawal from armed participation and his intent to return to peaceful civilian life. The surrendered items and the individual are now under the custody of the 2nd LPMFC for proper documentation, safekeeping, and evaluation for possible enrollment in the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP).

PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. emphasized that sustained engagement and operational initiatives remain essential in encouraging individuals involved in armed movements to abandon violence and reintegrate into society.

“Every successful surrender is a result of continuous effort on the ground to reach those who have long been influenced by armed struggle. We remain committed to bringing peace closer to every community,” said PGEN Nartatez.

“Hindi namin isinasara ang pagkakataon para sa mga nais magbagong-buhay. Ang bawat desisyong magbalik-loob ay mahalagang hakbang tungo sa kapayapaan at kaayusan,” he added.

The development reflects the PNP Focused Agenda, a transformation framework designed to enhance police service delivery and strengthen community trust. Among its key priorities is Enhanced Managing Police Operations, which supports effective operational responses and intelligence-driven actions that contribute to successful peacebuilding efforts, such as the surrender of CTG members.

“We continue to strengthen our operational efforts while maintaining strong community engagement to ensure lasting peace in conflict-affected areas,” PGEN Nartatez said.

“Kapag pinagsama ang malasakit at tamang direksyon, mas nagiging posible ang tunay na pagbabago. Patuloy ang aming panawagan sa lahat na piliin ang mapayapang pamumuhay,” he added.

As the PNP continues to intensify peace and reintegration initiatives under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it assures the public of its commitment to “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong mabilis, tapat, at nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

01/06/2026