Women and Children Protection Desk-Alcoy Police Station

28/10/2026

MAN POSING AS POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED IN QUEZON CITY

A quick verification call helped expose a man allegedly posing as a police officer and led to his arrest early Tuesday, October 27, inside a hotel in Cubao, Quezon City.

Under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), personnel of the Cubao Police Station 7 responded at around 12:20 a.m. after hotel security sought police assistance following a complaint involving a uniformed man who allegedly restrained a 54-year-old businessman and told him, “Huli ka.”

Responding officers found the 31-year-old man wearing a police uniform bearing the insignia of a Police Executive Master Sergeant and a patch associated with the Taguig City Police Station. He claimed to be a CIDG operative assigned at Camp Crame but could not present a PNP identification card.

Rather than rely on the man's claim, responding personnel immediately checked his supposed identity and assignment with the concerned unit. Verification showed that no officer matching the identity and assignment he presented was assigned to the CIDG.

The man was placed under arrest and is facing complaints for alleged violations of Article 177 (Usurpation of Authority or Official Functions) and Article 179 (Illegal Use of Uniforms or Insignia) of the Revised Penal Code. Documents are being prepared for the appropriate inquest proceedings.

For Chief PNP PGen Nartatez, the incident underscores why police personnel must remain accessible and why reports involving individuals who claim police authority should be checked without delay.

“Kapag may taong nagpapakilalang pulis, dapat madaling ma-verify kung sino talaga siya. Hindi sapat ang uniform o ang sinasabi niyang assignment. We have to check the facts, and if the claim does not hold up, we act accordingly and let the proper process take its course,” PGen Nartatez said.

The Chief PNP also emphasized that the police uniform carries with it a responsibility to protect, assist, and serve the public—not to create fear or confusion.

“Ang police uniform ay simbolo ng tiwala ng tao. Kaya hindi natin dapat hayaang gamitin ito para manakot, manlinlang, o magpanggap na may awtoridad. Our people deserve to know that when they encounter a police officer, they are dealing with someone who is properly identified and authorized,” he added.

The swift response reflects the PNP’s continuing emphasis on timely police action, verification, and coordination under its Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations. It likewise supports the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in strengthening responsive and accountable public service.

The PNP encourages the public to remain vigilant when approached by individuals claiming to be police officers, especially when their conduct or identity raises concern. Anyone who needs immediate police assistance may contact the nearest police station or call 911.

Through responsive action and adherence to lawful procedures, the PNP continues to uphold its commitment to Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

28/10/2026

WANTED FOR R**E, MURDER, FI****MS CASES: 5 ARRESTED IN ONE-DAY PNP OPERATIONS

Under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), five wanted persons were arrested in separate operations across Batangas, Cebu, Basilan, and Aklan on October 26, 2026, including three individuals listed among their respective regional most wanted persons.

In Lipa City, Batangas, joint operatives of the Regional Special Operations Unit and Regional Intelligence Division 4A, Batangas Police Provincial Office, and Lipa City Component Police Station arrested a regional most wanted person. The accused is facing charges for statutory r**e and acts of lasciviousness involving a minor, stemming from a complaint filed in 2025. The arrest was made pursuant to warrants issued in connection with the case. The accused was informed of the charges and apprised of his constitutional rights.

In Alcantara, Cebu, personnel of the CIDG Lapu-Lapu City Field Unit, Regional Intelligence Unit 7, Intelligence Group, and Alcantara Municipal Police Station arrested a No. 10 regional most wanted person for violation of Republic Act No. 10591, or the Comprehensive Law on Fi****ms and Am******on. The arrest was made by virtue of a warrant, with bail recommended at ₱120,000.00. The accused was brought to the Alcantara Municipal Police Station for documentation and proper disposition.

In Lamitan City, Basilan, joint personnel from the Basilan Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit, Provincial Special Operations Group, RID Tracker Team, Special Action Force, 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company, Regional Mobile Force Battalion, and Quick Reaction Force arrested the No. 2 and No. 3 regional most wanted persons at around 5:30 p.m. on October 26. Both were wanted in connection with a murder case under Article 248 of the Revised Penal Code and were brought to the Basilan Police Provincial Office for documentation and proper legal proceedings.

Meanwhile, in New Washington, Aklan, CIDG Aklan Provincial Field Unit, together with the Police Intelligence Team of Aklan and New Washington Municipal Police Station, arrested the No. 1 regional most wanted person. in connection with a r**e case. The arrest was carried out pursuant to a warrant issued by the Regional Trial Court, Sixth Judicial Region, Branch 3, Kalibo, dated October 22, 2026, with no bail recommended. The accused was informed of the nature of the charge and his constitutional rights before being brought to the CIDG Aklan office.

Chief PNP PGen Nartatez said the arrests reflect the value of sustained coordination and careful police work in locating persons wanted by the courts.

“May mga taong matagal nang hinahanap, pero hindi ibig sabihin na nakakalimutan na natin sila. We keep working on the information, we coordinate with our units, and when we find them, we make sure the arrest is done properly and within the law. Hindi natin minamadali ang proseso, pero hindi rin natin pinapabayaan ang trabaho,” PGen Nartatez said.

The Chief PNP stressed that every arrest must be carried out with professionalism and respect for constitutional rights, ensuring that wanted persons are brought before the proper authorities through lawful procedures.

The operations form part of the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), which promotes coordinated, intelligence-based, and accountable police action. These efforts likewise support the peace and security priorities of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. by helping ensure that persons subject to lawful court processes are properly accounted for.

The PNP will continue to strengthen coordination among its units in locating wanted persons while upholding due process, human rights, and professional police standards, consistent with its commitment to a Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

28/10/2026

PNP SAFELY RECOVERS MISSING TWIN INFANTS IN PAMPANGA AFTER WEEKS-LONG SEARCH

Weeks after their reported transfer to another person, eight-month-old twin boys are now safely back under protective care following a coordinated police operation that led investigators to Candaba, Pampanga on October 25, 2026.

Under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), personnel of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), Southern Police District (SPD), and Taguig City Police Station pursued and verified leads across jurisdictions until the children were located and safely recovered.

The case began in August when the twins’ maternal grandmother sought police assistance after learning that the children had reportedly been transferred to a woman whom their mother had met through Facebook. Police investigators subsequently gathered information concerning the circumstances surrounding the transfer and traced leads that pointed outside Metro Manila.

The investigation led police personnel to Aurora, where a 32-year-old woman was arrested on October 19, 2026, in connection with the case. However, the twins were not found at the location at that time. Information obtained during the investigation indicated that the infants had allegedly been turned over to another couple in Bulacan, prompting authorities to expand their coordination and continue validating the children’s whereabouts.

Further police follow-up eventually led investigators to Candaba, Pampanga, where the twins were recovered on October 25. The children were immediately placed under appropriate protective care, while authorities continued to verify the circumstances surrounding their movement and determine the possible involvement of other individuals.

Chief PNP PGen Nartatez commended the police personnel involved for maintaining focus on the safe recovery of the children despite the case crossing several jurisdictions.

“Ang pinakamahalaga, nahanap natin ang dalawang bata at ligtas sila. That was our priority from the beginning. The team followed every lead, coordinated with the units concerned, and kept working until they reached the children. Hindi natapos ang trabaho sa unang arrest—the priority was to make sure the twins were found and protected,” PGen Nartatez said.

He emphasized that the investigation will continue to establish the complete circumstances of the case while ensuring that the rights and welfare of the children remain protected.

“Kapag mga bata ang involved, we have to be both quick and careful. We will continue to verify the information, determine what really happened, and identify those who may have been involved. At the same time, we will make sure that the children receive the protection and care they need,” he added.

The PNP continues to coordinate with law enforcement and social welfare agencies as investigators establish the circumstances surrounding the twins’ transfer and determine whether other individuals may have been involved.

The operation underscores the value of coordinated police action across jurisdictions, consistent with the priorities of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and the PNP Focused Agenda under Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), particularly in pursuing verified information to protect vulnerable individuals.

The PNP urges the public to promptly report credible information involving missing or endangered children and refrain from spreading unverified details that may affect their safety or the investigation.

With the twins safely recovered, the PNP remains committed to protecting children and pursuing every lawful lead, in keeping with its commitment to a Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

28/10/2026

28/10/2026

SUSPECT ARRESTED IN FATAL KNIFEPOINT ROBBERY OF INDIAN BUSINESSMAN

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested a 50-year-old male suspect in connection with a robbery-homicide that claimed the life of an Indian businessman in Muntinlupa City on October 26, 2026.

The Southern Police District (SPD), through the Muntinlupa City Police Station, apprehended the suspect, identified by the alias “Jun,” following immediate follow-up operations initiated after the incident was reported to the Alabang Police Sub-Station.

Based on the initial investigation, a witness saw the suspect allegedly point a bolo at the 43-year-old victim while declaring, “Hold-up ’to.” When the victim resisted, a struggle ensued, during which the suspect allegedly stabbed him repeatedly before fleeing with the weapon. The victim, a businessman residing in Biñan, Laguna, sustained multiple stab wounds and collapsed.

Police recovered a bloodstained item, a black sling bag containing ₱750.00, and a leather wallet containing a Certificate of Discharge from Prison from the suspect’s possession. Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) and other investigative personnel were also requested to examine the scene and preserve relevant evidence as the investigation proceeds.

PGEN Nartatez emphasized the PNP’s commitment to holding perpetrators of violent crimes accountable and pursuing cases through proper investigation.

“Violent crimes demand decisive police action and a thorough investigation. We will pursue the evidence and ensure that those found responsible are held accountable under the law,” PGEN Nartatez said.

"Hindi katanggap-tanggap ang karahasang kumikitil ng buhay. Hinihikayat natin ang publiko na makipagtulungan sa mga awtoridad at i-report ang anumang impormasyon para sa kapayapaan at kaligtasan ng komunidad,” he added.

The arrest supports the PNP Focused Agenda, a framework for strengthening accountable and responsive police service, particularly through Enhanced Managing Police Operations in pursuing suspects and addressing violent crimes.

As the PNP strengthens its efforts to bring perpetrators of violent crimes to justice 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)

28/10/2026

₱62.8-MILLION DRUG HAUL BLOCKED IN ONE DAY: PNP, PARTNERS SCORE MAJOR INTERDICTIONS

A combined ₱62.8 million worth of suspected illegal drugs was stopped from reaching communities in three separate operations in a single day, as police and partner law enforcement units intercepted major drug shipments and arrested five individuals in Lanao del Sur, Pasay City, and Pampanga on October 26.

The one-day haul included approximately 200 grams of suspected shabu, 7,335 grams of suspected high-grade ma*****na, and 10,089 grams of suspected ketamine, underscoring the continuing efforts of authorities to detect and intercept illegal drugs at different points of movement—from local operations to major airport and cargo facilities.

Under the leadership of PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), the operations reflect the PNP’s sustained push for intelligence-led policing and stronger coordination with partner agencies to prevent illegal drugs from moving further into communities.

The biggest seizure was recorded at the FedEx Cargo Area in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, where authorities intercepted a parcel containing approximately 10,089 grams of suspected ketamine, with a standard drug price (SDP) of ₱50.445 million. The operation involved PDEA and PNP units, with assistance from the National Bureau of Investigation.

At the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City, a coordinated drug interdiction operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 7,335 grams of dried leaves suspected to be high-grade ma*****na, with an SDP of ₱11.0025 million, and the arrest of two individuals.

In Lanao del Sur, an operation in Barangay Matling, Malabang led to the arrest of three individuals and the recovery of approximately 200 grams of suspected shabu, with an SDP of ₱1.36 million.

Chief PNP PGen Nartatez said the results demonstrate the importance of detecting suspicious movements before illegal drugs can reach their intended destinations.

“I appreciate the work of our personnel and our partner agencies on these operations. The results show that when we share information and act on it properly, we can prevent illegal drugs from reaching their intended destinations. Tuloy-tuloy lang tayo—maayos na coordination, tamang proseso, at mabilis na aksyon,” PGen Nartatez said.

He stressed that the seized items will undergo proper examination, documentation, and disposition in accordance with law and established procedures, while cases against those arrested will proceed through the appropriate legal process.

The operations form part of the PNP’s continuing implementation of its Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), which promotes more responsive, coordinated, and intelligence-driven police operations. The efforts also support the peace and order priorities of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

The PNP will continue to work closely with PDEA, NBI, airport authorities, and other law enforcement partners to strengthen interdiction measures and prevent illegal drugs from reaching communities, consistent with its commitment to Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)