PNP Santa Rosa Municipal Police Station

02/06/2026

NEPPO'S BACK-TO-BACK OPS NET 2 PROVINCIAL MWPs, BOTH MUNICIPAL TOP 1

CAMP GEN. MARIANO N. LLANERA, CABANATUAN CITY, NUEVA ECIJA. Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office (NEPPO) arrested two (2) Provincial Most Wanted Persons, both also listed as the Top 1 wanted individuals in the municipalities of Cuyapo and Peñaranda, in separate operations this morning, June 1, 2026.

In Cuyapo, police operatives arrested a 62-year-old farmer wanted for Violation of Art III, Sec 5(a) of R.A. 7610 (Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act) pursuant to a warrant for the service of sentence issued by the Regional Trial Court in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan. The accused was listed as Top 5 Provincial Most Wanted and Top 1 Municipal Most Wanted.

Meanwhile, in Peñaranda, authorities apprehended a 35-year-old charcoal maker wanted for Sexual Assault in relation to R.A. 7610. The accused was listed as Top 5 Provincial Level and Top 1 Municipal Most Wanted. The warrants of arrest, issued by the Regional Trial Court in Gapan City, carried no bail (recommended. The accused is now under the custody of Peñaranda Municipal Police Station for proper disposition.

“NEPPO’s sustained manhunt operations aim to deliver justice to victims and ensure that wanted persons are held accountable, as we continue to strengthen peace and order across Nueva Ecija,” PCOL RITCHIE R CLARAVALL, Provincial Director, said, in line with the directives of PBGEN JESS B MENDEZ, Regional Director, PRO3, in support of the PNP mantra: “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.” # # #

02/06/2026

6 OUTLAWS, INCLUDING MOST WANTED, NABBED BY ECIJA COPS; 169K WORTH OF SHABU SEIZED

CAMP GEN. MARIANO N. LLANERA, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija – In its continuous campaign against wanted persons and illegal drugs in the province, NEPPO successfully arrested a Most Wanted Person and five (5) other law breakers, and confiscated Php169,932.00 worth of shabu yesterday, May 30, 2026.

Armed with a warrant of arrest, a 32-year-old female of Barangay San Isidro, Cabanatuan City, who was arrested during a Manhunt Charlie Operation by Cabanatuan City PS and listed as a Most Wanted Person in Cabanatuan City, was apprehended by virtue of a warrant of arrest for Violation of B.P. 22 (3 Counts) and Estafa, with a recommended bail of Php86,000.00.

Similar operations were also conducted by personnel of Talugtug and Sto. Domingo Police Stations, resulting in the arrest of two (2) more wanted persons who are being sought by law for Murder and Violation of RA 7610, respectively.

All arrested individuals are currently under the custody of the operating units.

Meanwhile, separate anti-illegal drug operations carried out by Gapan City, Cabanatuan City , and Bongabon Police Stations led in the arrest of three (3) drug personalities. A total of 24.99grams of shabu, with a DDB value of Php169,932.00, was confiscated during the operations.

The suspects will face charges for violations of RA 9165, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

PCOL RITCHIE R CLARAVALL, Provincial Director said, "NEPPO will continue to strengthen its campaign against all forms of criminality. Through intensified police operations and community cooperation, we aim to keep Nueva Ecija safe and secure for all. This is in line with the directive of PBGEN JESS B MENDEZ, Regional Director, PRO 3, to intensify police operations across Central Luzon, anchored on the mantra, “Bagong PNP Para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.” # # #

01/06/2026

PRO3'S SUSTAINED ANTI-DRUG OPERATIONS YIELD ₱1.1-M SHABU HAUL, HIGH-VALUE TARGETS

Continuing anti-illegal drug operations of Police Regional Office 3 resulted in the arrest of several high-value drug personalities and the seizure of more than 167 grams of suspected shabu worth over Php1.1 million in separate operations conducted in Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, and Bataan from May 27 to 29, 2026.

In Guimba, Nueva Ecija, a high-value drug personality was arrested during a buy-bust operation conducted by the Guimba Municipal Police Station, with authorities confiscating around 63 grams of suspected shabu valued at Php428,400.

Another high-value target was arrested by operatives of the San Jose Del Monte City Police Station in Bulacan, leading to the recovery of about 52 grams of suspected shabu worth Php353,600 and an improvised firearm loaded with live ammunition.

Meanwhile, in Dinalupihan, Bataan, police arrested two drug suspects, including a high-value individual, during a buy-bust operation that resulted in the confiscation of 52.51 grams of suspected shabu with a standard drug price of Php357,068 along with other drug-related items.

The three operations yielded a total of 167.51 grams of suspected shabu with a standard drug price of Php1,139,068.00 preventing the illegal drugs from reaching communities in Central Luzon.

PRO3 Director PBGEN Jess B Mendez lauded the operating units for their relentless efforts in the campaign against illegal drugs.

“These successful operations send a strong message that PRO3 remains relentless in going after individuals involved in the illegal drug trade. We will continue to sustain intelligence-driven operations and strengthen our law enforcement efforts to keep our communities safe,” PBGEN Mendez said.

He emphasized that the accomplishment reflects the PNP’s continuing commitment to the anti-illegal drug campaign under the PNP Focused Agenda of Chief, PNP, PGEN Jose Melencio C Nartatez Jr.

“Hindi tayo titigil sa pagpapatupad ng batas laban sa mga nagpapakalat ng ilegal na droga. Ang bawat matagumpay na operasyon ay hakbang tungo sa mas ligtas at mas maayos na mga komunidad sa Central Luzon,” he added.

01/06/2026

𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍'𝐒 𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟, 𝐏𝐍𝐏, 𝐏𝐆𝐄𝐍 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐨 𝐂. 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐳 𝐉𝐫., 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲'𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐩-𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 “𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧” 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐱 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜'𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞. 𝐏𝐑𝐎3 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟, 𝐏𝐍𝐏'𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐬, 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐮𝐳𝐨𝐧.

#𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨3

01/06/2026

CLASSIC INTELLIGENCE STRIKE AT BREAKNECK SPEED: PRO3 and Bulacan PPO Deliver Precision Operation in Angat

In the quiet rural setting of Angat, Bulacan — where daily life usually moves in calm rhythm — a highly coordinated police operation unfolded with speed, precision and discipline.

The operation has since emerged as a clear example of classic intelligence-led policing in action.

On May 29, 2026, operatives of the Bulacan Police Provincial Office (Bulacan PPO), working closely with intelligence units of Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3), successfully arrested 76-year-old Tony Meloto in Barangay Encanto, Angat, Bulacan.

The arrest was conducted by virtue of a warrant issued by the Regional Trial Court in Malolos City for two counts of Qualified Trafficking in Persons under Republic Act No. 9208, as amended.

Meloto is widely known as the founder of Gawad Kalinga, a prominent humanitarian and community development organization recognized for its housing and nation-building programs.

His stature as a high-profile development figure drew significant public attention to the operation, underscoring the gravity of the charges filed against him.

At a time when law enforcement agencies often face criticism over delays in the arrest of high-profile wanted persons, the PRO3 and Bulacan PPO operation in Angat stood out as a textbook demonstration of intelligence-led policing — where validated information, coordination and rapid deployment translate directly into operational success.

In this case, the warrant of arrest was swiftly acted upon and served within hours, following tightly coordinated field operations.

The speed of ex*****on highlighted the effectiveness of intelligence validation, real-time coordination between units and the decisive movement of tracker teams on the ground.

PRO3 Director PBGen Jess Mendez emphasized that modern policing depends on discipline, accuracy and synchronized intelligence work rather than reactive enforcement alone.

“This achievement reflects the strength of intelligence-led policing — careful validation of information, coordinated efforts, and decisive action that leads to the successful arrest of wanted persons,” Mendez said.

On the ground, Bulacan PPO Director Col. Jay Baybayan oversaw the operational build-up that led to the arrest.

Under his leadership, intelligence units and tracker teams conducted discreet surveillance, verified multiple leads and rapidly narrowed down the suspect’s location in a quiet rural area of Angat.

Each piece of intelligence, though seemingly small on its own, formed part of a larger operational picture that enabled a swift and controlled ex*****on once the warrant was served.

For both PRO3 under PBGen. Mendez and Bulacan PPO under Col. Baybayan, the operation sends a firm message: when intelligence work is properly executed and synchronized, even high-profile arrests can be carried out with speed, precision and control.

In Angat, there was no prolonged confrontation or disruption — only a quiet, professional conclusion to a carefully built operation.

The Angat operation became more than just a law enforcement success story. It became a response to public expectation and scrutiny.

Under the leadership of PRO3 Director PBGen. Mendez and Bulacan PPO Director Col. Baybayan, intelligence was not merely gathered — it was operationalized.

And in that swift ex*****on at breakneck speed, classic intelligence-led policing once again proved its value: silent in preparation, precise in action and decisive in delivering accountability.

01/06/2026

𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗔𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗔

“𝑯𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒊 𝒌𝒂𝒚𝒐 𝒂𝒕 𝒌𝒂𝒚𝒐'𝒚 𝒃𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒈𝒚𝒂𝒏; 𝒉𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒑 𝒌𝒂𝒚𝒐 𝒂𝒕 𝒌𝒂𝒚𝒐'𝒚 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒑𝒐; 𝒌𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒌 𝒌𝒂𝒚𝒐 𝒂𝒕 𝒌𝒂𝒚𝒐'𝒚 𝒑𝒂𝒈𝒃𝒖𝒃𝒖𝒌𝒔𝒂𝒏. 𝑺𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒈𝒌𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒕 𝒉𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒊 𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒈𝒂𝒑; 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒕 𝒉𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒑 𝒂𝒚 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒑𝒐; 𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒕 𝒌𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒌 𝒂𝒚 𝒑𝒂𝒈𝒃𝒖𝒃𝒖𝒌𝒔𝒂𝒏"

𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗼 7:7-8

28/04/2026