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PNP ARRESTS REGION 5 MOST WANTED PERSON IN R**E, SEXUAL ASSAULT CASES

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr., sustained its intensified manhunt operations following the arrest of the No. 3 Most Wanted Person at the provincial level in Police Regional Office 5 during an operation conducted on May 16, 2026, in Brgy. Talolong, Lopez, Quezon.

The operation was carried out by personnel of the Paracale Municipal Police Station, Intelligence Unit, and 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company of the Camarines Norte Police Provincial Office, in coordination with the 503rd Maneuver Company of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 5.

The accused was arrested by virtue of warrants of arrests for three counts of Qualified R**e involving a minor, with no bail recommended, and four counts of sexual assault with recommended bail amounting to ₱800,000.00.

The accused is now under the custody of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Cavite Provincial Field Unit for proper legal procedures.

PGen Nartatez stressed that fugitives facing serious criminal charges will continue to face sustained police operations until they are brought before the courts.

“Walang puwang sa lipunan ang mga taong nananamantala at sumisira sa kinabukasan ng kabataan. Hahabulin namin kayo, aarestuhin, at pananagutin sa ilalim ng batas,” PGen Nartatez said.

He further emphasized that the arrest demonstrates the firm resolve of the PNP to ensure that wanted persons can no longer evade justice.

“No fugitive is beyond the reach of the law. The PNP will continue to intensify manhunt operations against individuals accused of grave offenses and ensure that communities remain protected from criminal elements,” he added.

The PNP reiterated its commitment to intensifying operations against wanted persons and strengthening public safety efforts nationwide in line with the organization’s continuing transformation initiatives.

The accomplishment aligns with the PNP vision of a “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

PNP-HPG ARRESTS 3 WANTED PERSONS IN SEPARATE OPERATIONS

The Philippine National Police–Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) arrested three wanted persons in separate coordinated operations conducted on May 15, 2026 in Batangas, North Cotabato, and Davao del Norte.

The operations resulted in the arrest of individuals facing cases involving carnapping, estafa, and falsification of public documents through sustained intelligence monitoring and joint police efforts.

In North Cotabato, authorities served a warrant of arrest against a 35-year-old female for alleged falsification of public documents. She was properly informed of the warrant and peacefully taken into custody. She will be turned over to the issuing court for proper legal proceedings.

In Davao del Norte, a 44-year-old male was apprehended during a checkpoint operation after being flagged for traffic violations. Verification later showed that the motorcycle he was driving had been reported missing and was allegedly involved in a carnapping case, which prompted authorities to place him under custody for further investigation.

Meanwhile, in Batangas, a 32-year-old female was arrested by virtue of a warrant of arrest for estafa following a coordinated police operation supported by intelligence information.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., said the operations reflect the organization’s sustained campaign against wanted persons.

“Hindi po tayo tumitigil sa paghahanap at pag-aresto sa mga may kaso. Tuloy-tuloy ang ating operasyon para masigurong mapapanagot sila sa batas at maramdaman ng publiko ang maayos na pagpapatupad ng hustisya,” PGen Nartatez said.

All suspects are now under the custody of the operating units for documentation and proper disposition prior to turnover to the issuing courts.

The PNP reiterated its commitment to strengthening law enforcement operations against wanted persons and other criminal activities in line with the organization’s intensified public safety and security efforts.

The accomplishment aligns with the PNP transformation efforts under the “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

PRO-CAR SUSTAINS ANTI-ILLEGAL DRUG OPERATIONS; ₱6.1M WORTH OF MA*****NA DESTROYED

The Philippine National Police (PNP), through the Police Regional Office Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO-CAR), sustained its intensified campaign against illegal drugs following the destruction of ma*****na plants valued at more than ₱6.1 million during a series of operations conducted from May 10 to 16, 2026.

According to reports from the Regional Operations Division of PRO-CAR, anti-illegal drug operatives from the Benguet Police Provincial Office (PPO) and Kalinga PPO conducted a total of 14 ma*****na eradication operations during the weeklong campaign.

In Benguet, 12 separate ma*****na eradication operations resulted in the destruction of 16,790 fully grown ma*****na plants and the seizure of 14,000 grams of dried ma*****na stalks, leaves, and fruiting tops with a Standard Drug Price (SDP) amounting to ₱3,358,000.00.

Meanwhile, two separate ma*****na eradication operations in Kalinga led to the destruction of 14,000 fully grown ma*****na plants with an SDP of ₱2,800,000.00.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr., commended the operating units for their sustained anti-illegal drug efforts and emphasized the importance of continuous operations targeting ma*****na cultivation sites.

“These operations reflect our continuing commitment to eliminate illegal drug sources and protect communities from the harmful effects of prohibited substances. We will sustain intelligence-driven operations and strengthen coordination with local communities to prevent the resurgence of illegal cultivation activities,” PGen Nartatez said.

The PNP reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying anti-illegal drug operations nationwide in line with the organization’s vision of a “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

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University of Perpetual Help System DALTA Conducts Courtesy Visit to Laguna PPO

The Laguna Police Provincial Office (LPPO), under the leadership of PCOL SANDRO JAY DC TAFALLA, Acting Provincial Director, warmly welcomed the delegation from the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD) Las Piñas Campus headed by Ma’am Rose Lara during their courtesy visit held at the Office of the Provincial Director on May 19, 2026, at about 5:00 PM.

The activity served as an avenue to further strengthen partnership and collaboration between the academic institution and the Laguna Police Provincial Office in promoting community engagement, public service, and educational cooperation.

The Laguna PPO continues to recognize and value the support and partnership of educational institutions in advancing programs geared toward community development, youth empowerment, and the promotion of peace and order throughout the province of Laguna.

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Laguna PNP-LOSBAÑOSMPS
Press Release
April 27, 2025 Sunday

Lalaki Timbog sa Ikinasang Buy-Bust Operation ng Los Baños MPS

Sa pangunguna ni PLTCOL JOHN ERIC B ANTONIO, OIC, April 27, 2025 bandang 01:10 kaninang umaga isinagawa ng Los Baños MPS ang Buy-Bust Operation sa Barangay Mayondon, Los Baños, Laguna.

Ayon kay PLTCOL ANTONIO, ang naturang Buy-Bust Operation ay nagresulta sa pagkakarekober ng Apat (4) na piraso ng heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet na naglalaman ng hinihinalang shabu tumitimbang ng 15.20 gramo at street value Php 100,360.00.

Ang arestadong suspek ay kasalukuyang nasa kustodiya na ng Los Baños MPS habang inihahanda ang mga kaukulang dokumento para sa isasampang kaso ng RA 9165 Sec 5 & 11.

Ang nasabing pagkakadakip sa suspek ay bunga ng kampanya ng Pulisya laban sa lahat ng uri ng Kriminalidad at Pag sugpo sa ipinagbabawal na Gamot at ayon din sa pagpapatupad ng Pulisya, para sa maayos at Ligtas na Bayan ng Los Baños, Pahayag ni PLTCOL ANTONIO, Officer-In-Charge ng Los Baños Municipal Police Station.