PNP Balatan Municipal Police Station

02/09/2026

Nihilistic Violent Extremism

02/09/2026

Today marks the United Nations International Day of Police—a day to honor the dedication of police officers worldwide. Here at PRO5, we believe that peace is a shared responsibility.

We celebrate not only our officers but also our communities—our partners in crime prevention and order maintenance. Your trust is our badge of honor.

As we move forward, let us continue to build a culture of peace and cooperation. Pulis at mamamayan, magtulungan para sa mas mapayapang lipunan. Happy International Day of Police to all our fellow officers! Ipagpatuloy natin ang mabuting serbisyo.

25/08/2026

THE Philippine National Police (PNP) continued to receive positive trust and performance ratings from a majority of Filipinos in the Tugon ng Masa (TNM) survey of OCTA Research.

25/08/2026

SUSPECTED SHABU SEIZED, DRUG SUSPECT ARRESTED IN MASBATE CITY

Police operatives seized approximately five grams of suspected shabu with an estimated Standard Drug Price (SDP) of PHP 34,000.00 during a buy-bust operation conducted at around 12:35 AM on August 25, 2026, in Brgy. Pating, Masbate City.

The operation was conducted by joint personnel of the Masbate City Police Station (CPS), as the lead unit, and the Provincial Police Drug Enforcement Unit (PPDEU), both of the Masbate Police Provincial Office (PPO); Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit 5 (RPDEU 5); and the 502nd Maneuver Company (502nd MC), Regional Mobile Force Battalion 5 (RMFB 5).

The operation resulted in the arrest of alias “Art,” 38 years old and a resident of Brgy. Kinamaligan, Masbate City, identified as a street-level individual allegedly involved in the illegal drug trade.

Confiscated during the operation were six heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing suspected shabu, with a total estimated weight of more or less five grams and an estimated SDP of PHP 34,000.00.

The arrested individual and the confiscated evidence were brought to the Masbate CPS for proper documentation and disposition. Appropriate charges for violation of Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, are being prepared against the suspect.

In accordance with established procedures, the marking, inventory, and photographing of the confiscated items were conducted in the presence of the arrested person and required witnesses to ensure the integrity and proper handling of the evidence.

The successful operation underscores the commitment of the Police Regional Office 5, under the leadership of PBGEN EROSITO N. MIRANDA, Regional Director, to intensify the campaign against illegal drugs and other forms of criminality in the Bicol Region.

PRO 5 remains firm in strengthening intelligence-driven and coordinated police operations to disrupt the illegal drug trade, apprehend individuals involved in the distribution of dangerous drugs, and promote safer and more secure communities throughout the region.

25/08/2026

PRO 5 ARRESTS NO. 2 MOST WANTED PERSON OF VALENZUELA CITY IN CAMARINES SUR

As part of its intensified campaign against criminality and wanted persons, the Police Regional Office 5 (PRO 5) apprehended the number 2 most wanted person of the Valenzuela City Police Station during the implementation of a warrant of arrest at about 12:45 AM on August 25, 2026, in Brgy. Bitaogan, Presentacion, Camarines Sur.

Arrested was alias “Al,” 42 years old and a resident of Presentacion, Camarines Sur. The arrest was carried out by joint personnel of the Presentacion Municipal Police Station, Camarines Sur Police Provincial Office as the lead unit, Valenzuela City Police Station of the Northern Police District (NPD), National Capital Region Police Office, and Regional Intelligence Unit 5–PIT 2.

The suspect was arrested by virtue of a warrant of arrest for the crime of r**e, with no bail recommended.

Following his apprehension, the arrested person was brought to the Presentacion MPS for proper documentation and disposition in accordance with established procedures.

The successful operation highlights the unwavering commitment of PRO 5, under the leadership of PBGEN EROSITO N MIRANDA, Regional Director, to intensify its campaign against criminality and ensure that wanted persons are held accountable for their alleged offenses, wherever they may be found.

This accomplishment also reflects the continued implementation of the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly the Enhanced Managing Police Operations, aimed at strengthening police operations, improving coordination among units, and ensuring the effective delivery of police services throughout the Bicol Region.

PRO 5 remains steadfast in its commitment to pursue wanted persons wherever they may be and will continue to intensify its operations to promote peace, order, and security in the region. We will pursue wanted persons wherever they may be.

25/08/2026

HIGH-VALUE INDIVIDUAL ARRESTED, P170K WORTH OF SUSPECTED SHABU SEIZED IN CAMARINES SUR
Police operatives arrested a high-value individual (HVI) and seized 25 grams of suspected shabu worth PHP 170,000.00 during a buy-bust operation at around 9:15 PM on August 24, 2026, in Brgy. Pinagdapian, Del Gallego, Camarines Sur, further strengthening the Police Regional Office 5’s intensified campaign against illegal drugs in the Bicol Region.

The operation was conducted by joint personnel of the Provincial Police Drug Enforcement Unit and Provincial Intelligence Unitand the Del Gallego Municipal Police Station, all of the Camarines Sur Police Provincial Office, in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Camarines Sur Provincial Office.

Arrested was alias “Jef,” 36 years old and a resident of Sitio Siding, Brgy. Pinagdapian, Del Gallego, Camarines Sur.

The arrested individual, together with the confiscated evidence, was brought to the Del Gallego MPS for proper documentation and disposition. The marking, inventory, and photographing of the seized items were conducted in the presence of the suspect and required witnesses, in accordance with established procedures and to ensure the integrity of the evidence.

Appropriate charges for violation of Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, are being prepared against the suspect.

The successful operation highlights the sustained and coordinated efforts of PRO 5 and its partner law enforcement agencies in suppressing the illegal drug trade and preventing dangerous drugs from reaching communities across the Bicol Region.

“We shall remain relentless in our campaign against illegal drugs. Together, we shall endeavor to make our communities drug-free and safer for every Bicolano,” said PBGEN EROSITO N MIRANDA, Regional Director, PRO 5.

25/08/2026

25/08/2026

🛡️ THE ROLE OF THE COMMUNITY IN CRIME PREVENTION

Ang pagpapanatili ng kapayapaan at seguridad ay hindi lamang tungkulin ng kapulisan—mahalaga ang aktibong pakikilahok ng bawat mamamayan sa pag-iwas sa krimen.

Maging mapagmatyag sa inyong paligid, agad i-report ang mga kahina-hinalang tao o aktibidad, makiisa sa mga programa para sa kaligtasan ng komunidad, at ugaliing protektahan ang tahanan at pamilya.

Sa pamamagitan ng tiwala, kooperasyon, at malasakit sa isa’t isa, mas mabilis nating matutukoy ang mga panganib at maiiwasan ang mga krimen bago pa ito mangyari.

👀 Be Alert.
📞 Report Crime.
🤝 Participate and Cooperate.
🏠 Secure Your Home.
👨‍👩‍👧 Teach and Guide the Youth.

STRONGER TOGETHER. SAFER FOREVER.
Dahil ang ligtas na komunidad ay nagsisimula sa mamamayang mulat, mapagmatyag, at handang makiisa.

Police Regional Office 5
Philippine National Police

25/08/2026

CSPPO OIC, DUMALO SA REGIONAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON BARANGAY DRUG CLEARING PROGRAM

PILI, CAMARINES SUR — Dumalo si PCOL TYRONE R DOTIMAS, Officer-in-Charge ng Camarines Sur Police Provincial Office (CSPPO), sa Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing Program (ROCBDC) na ginanap ngayong Agosto 25, 2026, alas-9:00 ng umaga, sa Sangguniang Panlalawigan Session Hall, Capitol Complex, Cadlan, Pili, Camarines Sur.

Kasama niya sa nasabing aktibidad si PLTCOL DINO BEN E REGASPI, Chief, Police Community Affairs and Development Unit.

Layunin ng pagpupulong na masusing talakayin, suriin, at balidahin ang kalagayan ng mga barangay na kabilang sa Barangay Drug Clearing Program, gayundin ang kanilang pagsunod sa mga itinakdang pamantayan at kinakailangan para sa drug-clearing process.

Binigyang-diin ni PCOL DOTIMAS ang kahalagahan ng patuloy na koordinasyon at pagtutulungan ng kapulisan, mga lokal na pamahalaan, concerned government agencies, at komunidad upang mapanatili ang mga tagumpay na nakamit sa kampanya laban sa ilegal na droga.

Ang pakikilahok ng CSPPO sa naturang aktibidad ay bahagi ng patuloy nitong suporta sa Barangay Drug Clearing Program at sa mas pinaigting na pagtutulungan ng iba't ibang sektor upang mapanatiling ligtas, mapayapa, at malaya sa ilegal na droga ang mga komunidad sa Camarines Sur.

Police Regional Office 5
Philippine National Police