Maritime Group 1st Special Operations Unit- Philippine National Police

21/02/2026

21/02/2026

21/02/2026

PNP-MARITIME GROUP, IPINAPATUPAD ANG BATAS LABAN SA ILIGAL NA PANGINGISDA AT TRANSPORTASYON NG ISDA

Patuloy na isinusulong ng PNP-Maritime Group, sa pamamagitan ng Maguindanao at Tacloban City Maritime Police Station (MARPSTA), ang adbokasiya laban sa iligal na pangingisda at transportasyon ng isda.

Cotabato City, Pebrero 19, 2026 – bandang 5:15 ng umaga, nagsagawa ng inspeksyon ang tauhan ng Maguindanao MARPSTA sa mga sasakyan na nagdadala ng produktong isda mula sa karatig munisipyo at probinsya papuntang Cotabato City. Naaresto ang isang indibidwal na kinilala sa alyas na “Joe” dahil sa kakulangan ng Local Transport Permit, bilang paglabag sa Section 128 ng RA 10654 kaugnay sa Section 30 ng Fisheries Administrative Order (FAO) 233 Series of 2010. Nasita ang 600 kilo ng “Tayang” fish at ang White ISUZU Elf na ginamit sap ag transport ng nasabing mga isda. Pinayuhan ang driver na kumuha ng Local Transport Permit mula sa MAFAR Fishery Quarantine Office sa Brgy. Awang, DOS, Maguindanao del Norte, habang ang sasakyan ay mananatili sa pansamantalang kustodiya ng MARPSTA hanggang sa makumpleto ang kinakailangang dokumento.

Babatngon, Leyte, Pebrero 20, 2026 - sa ganap na 6:45 ng umaga, nagsagawa ng seaborne patrol operation ang mga tauhan ng Tacloban City MARPSTA sa karagatan ng Babatngon, Leyte. Na-aresto ang dalawang indibidwal na kinilala sa alyas na “Dan” at “Jay” dahil sa paglabag sa Setion 86 ng RA 10654. Nasamsam ang isang unmarked motorized fishing boat na may Pro-Qiup 20HP engine, fishing paraphernalia, at mga assorted na isda. Ang mga na-aresto at ang nasamsam na ebidensya ay dinala sa MMP Carigara, Tacloban City MARPSTA para sa dokumentasyon, tamang disposisyon, at referral sa City Prosecutor’s Office.

Patuloy na nananawagan ang PNP-Maritime Group sa lahat ng mangingisda at transporters ng isda na sumunod sa mga batas ng pangisdaan upang maiwasan ang problema. Nakahanda ang MARPSTA na magsagawa ng regular na inspeksyon at operasyon para sa kaligtasan ng mamamayan at pangangalaga sa likas na yaman.




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21/02/2026

February 21, 2026
Gospel: Luke 5:27-32
Reflection: “Mercy over Judgment”

21/02/2026

PNP HIGHLIGHTS EFFORTS TO PROTECT CHILDREN ONLINE

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of Chief PNP PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., emphasizes its ongoing commitment to safeguarding children from online sexual abuse and exploitation. Through the PNP’s Focused Agenda and coordinated operations, authorities are working to prevent abuse, support victims, and hold offenders accountable.

According to records from the PNP’s Anti-Cybercrime Group, significant progress was achieved in 2025 under Republic Act No. 11930, also known as the “Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (CSAEM) Act.” Six suspects were convicted, receiving penalties from several months to life imprisonment and fines reaching millions of pesos, reflecting the legal system’s firm stance against such crimes.

Field operations remain a key component of the PNP’s approach. Last year, law enforcement teams carried out 9 entrapment operations, executed 3 warrants of arrest, conducted 11 search and seizure activities for child exploitation materials, and facilitated 31 rescue operations to ensure children’s safety. The PNP also provided technical support in 11 ongoing investigations nationwide.

This proactive work continues in 2026. Between January 1 and February 19, the PNP conducted 3 entrapment operations, executed 1 arrest warrant, carried out 3 search and seizure operations, rescued 7 children, and offered 5 technical assistance interventions to support active cases.

“Our commitment to protecting children online is ongoing,” said Chief PNP PGEN Nartatez. “Hindi kami titigil hangga’t may batang nangangailangan ng proteksyon. Working together with families and communities, we can ensure a safer environment for our children.”

The PNP reminds parents, guardians, and the public to remain vigilant: monitor children’s online activities, report suspicious behavior, and actively participate in awareness initiatives. Community involvement is key in preventing online abuse and promoting child safety.

For immediate assistance or to report any suspicious activity online, the public may contact the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group or call Unified 911. Acting promptly can help protect children and support ongoing investigations.
“Parents and communities, kasama namin kayo—bantayan ang inyong mga anak and report anything suspicious. Together, we build a safer digital space for our children,” PGEN Nartatez added.

These initiatives reflect the PNP’s dedication to the full implementation of RA 11930 and its mission of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman, ensuring safety and justice nationwide.

(PNP-PIO)

21/02/2026

PNP-NAIA-IADITG INTERCEPT ₱27.25M SHABU FROM AUSTRALIAN PASSENGER AT NAIA-3

Airport interdiction efforts scored another breakthrough after authorities uncovered more than four kilograms of suspected shabu, with a street value running into millions, concealed inside a traveler’s luggage at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City on February 19, 2026.

Under the leadership of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., the Philippine National Police, as part of the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG), reinforced its presence at the country’s primary air gateway, leading to the arrest of an Australian national for violation of Republic Act No. 9165.

The operation, conducted from 5:56 PM to 9:30 PM at the Customs Exclusion Room of the Customs International Arrival Area, began when a black backpack passed through the X-ray machine. A Customs X-ray Inspector detected a suspicious image believed to indicate illegal substances and immediately alerted NAIA-IADITG authorities.

A subsequent K9 inspection by the PDEA team confirmed the presence of dangerous drugs after the narcotics detection dog alerted on the luggage. A thorough examination by the assigned seizing officer uncovered two improvised wooden boxes wrapped in colored paper hidden inside the backpack. A field test using a Rigaku Raman spectrometer yielded positive results for Methamphetamine Hydrochloride, commonly known as shabu.

Confiscated during the operation was one black backpack containing approximately 4,008 grams of white crystalline substance suspected to be shabu with a standard drug price of Php27,254,400.00. The foreign national and the seized evidence are now under the custody of the NAIA-IADITG Operations Center for documentation and proper disposition.

“This operation shows that our airport controls are active and uncompromising,” said PNP Chief PGEN Nartatez. “Hindi kami mag-aatubiling arestuhin ang sinumang lalabag sa batas at magtatangkang magpasok ng ilegal na droga sa ating bansa.”

He added, “The PNP will remain relentless in stopping drug trafficking at our borders. Ang bawat matagumpay na operasyon ay proteksyon sa ating mga pamilya at komunidad.”

The accomplishment highlights the PNP Focused Agenda—its guiding framework for institutional transformation designed to make police service more responsive and accountable. Among its key priorities is Enhanced Managing Police Operations, which strengthens interdiction measures, operational supervision, and intelligence support in vital entry points such as international airports.

The seizure underscores sustained vigilance against transnational drug networks seeking to exploit international travel routes.

As the PNP intensifies its campaign against illegal drugs and strengthens border security under the directive of 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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20/02/2026

BATA NAILIGTAS SA AGARANG AKSYON NG NURSE NA PULIS

Sa isang simpleng aksyon, nagbunga ng malaking pagbabago—isang batang sa Sultan Kudarat ang nanghihina dahil sa matinding dehydration ang mabilis na naasikaso ng isang pulis na rehistradong nurse.

Sa Brgy. San Roque, Sultan Kudarat isang pamilya ang dumating sa Community Police Assistance Center (COMPAC 2) ng Palimbang Municipal Police Station dala ang kanilang anak na humihina dulot ng pagsusuka at pagtatae.

Agad siyang tinulungan ni PSSg Russel Estrellan, na hindi lamang pulis kundi rehistradong nurse, sa pamamagitan ng intravenous infusion. Sa bawat patak ng suwero, unti-unti ring bumuti ang kalagayan ng bata, at napalitan ang pangamba ng pamilya ng taos-pusong pasasalamat.

“Ayon kay PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief PNP, “Ang ganitong pangyayari ay paalala na ang ating tungkulin ay higit pa sa pagpapatupad ng batas. Ang bawat pulis na may pusong handang tumulong sa kapwa ay tunay na naglilingkod sa bayan.”

Dagdag pa nya, “Kahit isang simpleng tulong lang, tulad ng pag-alalay sa may sakit, ay may malaking epekto sa buhay at pangarap ng bawat pamilya,”

Sa ilalim ng serbisyong ito, muling napatunayan ng PNP na ang bawat miyembro nito ay may puso para sa kapwa at kamay na handang tumulong.

Tunay nga na sa bawat aksyon, ang PNP ay katuwang sa komunidad, patunay sa kanilang paninindigan: Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

20/02/2026

ILLEGAL CIGARETTE TRADE CRUSHED IN SULTAN KUDARAT, OVER P10M SEIZED

In an early morning operation, the Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of Chief PNP PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., intercepted a shipment of smuggled ci******es in Lebak, Sultan Kudarat, valued at over P10 million. The operation highlights the PNP’s commitment to enforcing the law, protecting communities, and supporting legitimate business and government revenue.

Around 4:00 AM, personnel from Lebak Municipal Police Station, together with the 2nd Sultan Kudarant Provincial Mobile Force Company and Provincial Intelligence Unit personnel, were conducting routine monitoring following a recent shooting incident in the area. While patrolling Barangay Aurelio Freires, the team noticed two individuals hastily fleeing the scene.

A follow-up inspection revealed several boxes of suspected smuggled ci******es outside a residence, and additional boxes were later found inside the house.

After inventory and coordination with the Bureau of Customs Special Agents, CIDG SKPFU, and SKMARPSTA, authorities confirmed the seizure of 142 boxes of President ci******es and 98 boxes of ARIS ci******es, with an estimated BOC valuation of P10,268,160.00. Barangay Kagawad Alex Genaldo witnessed the inventory, while the occupant of the house, a 48-year-old married resident, was not present during the operation.

All confiscated items were brought to Lebak MPS for proper documentation and disposition.

PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. praised the swift and professional action of the patrol teams.

“Hindi natin hahayaan na maging kanlungan ng smuggling ang ating mga komunidad. Every action we take ensures that the law is respected by everyone,” he said. “This is the kind of teamwork and dedication that keeps our communities safe and our borders secure.”

This accomplishment is aligned with the PNP Focused Agenda, through Enhanced Managing Police Operations, demonstrating the agency’s commitment to proactive and strategic law enforcement. The operation also supports the government, under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., in its ongoing efforts to curb illegal trade while ensuring public trust and the welfare of communities.

The milestone underscores the Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman, reflecting a police force that is responsive, responsible, and in touch with the communities it serves.

(PNP-PIO)

20/02/2026

BATANGAS FUEL PILFERAGE BUST: 5 ARRESTED, ₱4.6M SEIZED

As part of its intensified campaign against smuggling and illegal fuel activities, the Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., successfully apprehended five individuals in Batangas City caught transferring petroleum products from trucks into improvised containers, with an estimated total value of over ₱4.6 million.

The operation, conducted at around 4:21 a.m. in Brgy. Banaba Center, led to the recovery of 21 IBC plastic containers filled with petroleum products, 65 empty containers, a tank truck carrying 30,000 liters of methanol, a fuel tanker loaded with 16,000 liters of gasoline and 4,000 liters of diesel, and three generator pumps used for siphoning.

The suspects, aged 21 to 51, are now in police custody as authorities prepare the necessary documents for filing charges before the Batangas City Prosecutor’s Office.

Chief PNP, PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., lauded the operation, saying, “This success shows how focused and coordinated police efforts help keep communities safe while ensuring the law is applied fairly. Ang ating tungkulin ay malinaw—maprotektahan ang mamamayan at tiyakin na ang batas ay naipapatupad nang patas at maayos.”

He further highlighted the importance of proactive enforcement, noting, “Every accomplishment like this strengthens our campaign against smuggling and demonstrates how the PNP works not only to uphold the law but also to maintain public trust. Our officers continue to serve with integrity and commitment, ensuring that safety and justice are felt in every community.”

The suspects, who include truck drivers and caretakers from Cebu, Surigao del Norte, Manila, and Quezon, remain under the custody of the Batangas Component City Police Station, with authorities ensuring all legal procedures are properly followed.

This accomplishment highlights the PNP’s dedication to protecting communities and enforcing the law responsibly. It reflects the ongoing commitment of the force to the principles of the Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman, ensuring that public safety and justice are truly experienced by every Filipino.

(PNP-PIO)

20/02/2026

February 20, 2026
Gospel: Matthew 9:14-15
Reflection: “When the Bridegroom Is With Us”

21/11/2025

MAGKAHIWALAY NA WILDLIFE RESCUE OPERATIONS SA DAVAO CITY AT PANGASINAN, MATAGUMPAY NA ISINAGAWA NG PNP-MARITIME GROUP

Patuloy na pinatutunayan ng PNP Maritime Group ang kanilang pangako sa Serbisyong Tapat, Mabilis, at Nararamdaman sa pamamagitan ng walang-sawang pagpapatupad ng environmental protection initiatives, alinsunod sa Focused Agenda ni PGEN JOSE MELENCIO C NARTATES, JR., AC, PNP at sa mandato ng Republic Act 9147 o Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act.

Kamakailan ay nagsagawa ang mga tauhan ng Maritime Group ng magkahiwalay ngunit kapwa matagumpay na wildlife rescue operations sa Davao City at Infanta, Pangasinan noong Nobyembre 18, 2025, na nagresulta sa ligtas na pagrescue at pag-turn over ng dalawang wildlife species sa tamang awtoridad.

Bandang 2:10 PM, agad na rumesponde ang Davao City Maritime Police Station matapos makatanggap ng ulat mula kay alyas “Moham”, residente ng Brgy. 76-A, Davao City, tungkol sa presensya ng isang Philippine Long-tailed Macaque (kilala bilang unggoy) sa loob ng kanyang tahanan.

Mabilis na nagtungo ang mga tauhan ng istasyon at nakipag-ugnayan sa DENR XI, sa pangunguna ng Forester III, upang masiguro ang maagap at ligtas na paghawak sa wildlife species, pag-iwas sa posibleng panganib sa residente, at wastong pagsasaayos ng turnover sa DENR para sa rehabilitasyon at pangangalaga.

Samantala, bandang 10:30 AM, kusang-loob namang sumadya sa Infanta Maritime Law Enforcement Team (MLET) si alyas “Joven”, 48 taong gulang, residente ng Brgy. Cato, upang i-turn over ang isang buhay na Philippine Collared Dove (Streptopelia dusumieri).

Ayon sa kanya, ang ibon ay hinahabol ng ligaw na pusa at napilitang pumasok sa kanyang tahanan. Upang maiwasan ang posibleng pagkasugat o pagkamatay nito, agad niya itong iniligtas at isinuko sa awtoridad. Ang naturang ibon ay tinanggap at inalagaan ng Infanta MLET, sumailalim sa initial check at stabilization, at maayos na naiturn-over sa MENRO Infanta, para sa karampatang rehabilitasyon.

Ang dalawang operasyong ito ay patunay ng makataong paglilingkod sa pamamagitan ng pagprotekta sa buhay at kalikasan, mabilis at maagap na responde sa anumang sitwasyon, at serbisyong tunay na nararamdaman ng komunidad.