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Impersonating Chief, PNP and other PNP Officers through Fake Messages

Laging Tandaan, Maging Mapanuri, Huwag Magpaloko!

PMGEN WILSON C ASUETA
Director, PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group

May 15, 2026
Gospel: John 16: 20-23
Reflection: “Joy and Mourning”

HIGH-VALUE DRUG SUSPECT ARRESTED IN CEBU BUY-BUST; ₱10.88M SHABU SEIZED

The Philippine National Police, under the leadership of PNP Chief, PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested a High-Value Individual in a buy-bust operation conducted on May 13, 2026 in Cebu City, Cebu, for violation of Republic Act 9165.

The operation was conducted by the PNP Drug Enforcement Group Special Operations Unit 7, in coordination with local police and other law enforcement units. The suspect was arrested after transacting with an undercover operative during the entrapment operation.

Seized during the operation were approximately 1,600 grams of suspected shabu valued at ₱10,880,000.00, along with the buy-bust money and other non-drug items. The evidence was turned over to the Regional Forensic Unit 7 for laboratory examination, while the suspect was taken to Mambaling Police Station 11 for documentation and filing of charges.

The operation highlights the continued implementation of the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly on enhanced managing police operations and integrity monitoring, reinforcing sustained action against high-value drug personalities and illegal drug networks.

“The PNP remains firm in its campaign against illegal drugs. We will continue to pursue those who violate the law and endanger communities,” said PNP Chief, PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr.

“Patuloy ang ating kampanya laban sa ilegal na droga. Hindi tayo titigil hanggang mapanagot ang lahat ng sangkot,” dagdag ni PGEN Nartatez.

As the PNP intensifies its anti-illegal drug campaign under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it continues to assure the public of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong mabilis, tapat, at nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

PNP NETS ₱50.8M SHABU, 9 ARRESTED IN MULTI-REGION ILLEGAL DRUG OPERATIONS

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported a series of successful anti-illegal drug operations conducted across several regions on May 12 to early May 13, 2026, resulting in the arrest of nine high value individuals and the seizure of approximately 7,470 grams of suspected shabu with a total standard drug price value of PhP50,796,000.00.

In Cavite (PRO 4A), operatives carried out a buy-bust operation in Dasmariñas City on May 12, 2026, leading to the arrest of three individuals. Authorities recovered around 300 grams of suspected shabu worth PhP2.04 million, along with buy-bust money and other non-drug items.

In Zamboanga City, a larger operation at a basement parking area of a commercial establishment in Brgy. Zone IV, yielded approximately 5,000 grams of suspected shabu with a standard drug price of PhP34 million. Three individuals were arrested during the operation conducted by joint units from regional and national drug enforcement teams.

In Quezon City, a buy-bust operation in the vicinity of Sto. Domingo Church in Brgy. Sto. Domingo resulted in the arrest of two individuals and the confiscation of approximately 250 grams of suspected shabu valued at PhP1.7 million. Authorities also recovered a 9mm firearm with ammunition during the operation.

In Iloilo, another buy-bust operation in Pavia on May 12, 2026 led to the arrest of two legal-age Filipino individuals and the seizure of around 320 grams of suspected shabu worth PhP2.176 million.

In Cebu City, a buy-bust operation conducted on May 13, 2026 in Brgy. Duljo-Fatima led to the arrest of one legal-age Filipino individual and the seizure of approximately 1,600 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated standard drug price of PhP10.88 million.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., commended the operating units for their sustained efforts, emphasizing that these achievements reflect the organization’s continued commitment to dismantling drug networks nationwide.

“Ang ating mga operatiba ay patuloy na nagsasagawa ng operasyon laban sa ilegal na droga. We are sending a clear message that the PNP remains relentless, tuloy-tuloy ang ating kampanya para sa mas ligtas na komunidad,” he said.

These accomplishments are aligned with the PNP Focused Agenda under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, reinforcing intelligence-driven and coordinated field actions against illegal drugs.

All arrested individuals and seized pieces of evidence are now under the custody of respective operating units for proper documentation and filing of appropriate charges.

The PNP reaffirmed its commitment to sustain intensified law enforcement operations nationwide under the banner of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

WANTED PERSON IN 2025 MURDER CASE VOLUNTARILY SURRENDERS IN BULACAN

A 37-year-old Filipino male voluntarily surrendered following the service of a warrant of arrest for murder in Baliwag, Bulacan on the afternoon of May 12, 2026.

Personnel of the Baliwag City Police Station, through a tracker team, facilitated the voluntary surrender of the accused after sustained intelligence monitoring and continuous coordination with his family and close contacts. The accused is reportedly a member of a local criminal group operating in Bulacan.

The warrant of arrest, issued by the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Third Judicial Region, Branch 9 in Malolos, Bulacan on January 6, 2026, carries no bail recommended for the murder case involving an incident in June 2025 in Baliwag, Bulacan.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., commended the operating unit for the accomplishment, underscoring the importance of sustained police effort and coordination in locating wanted persons.

“Hinihikayat natin ang mga taong may kinakaharap na kaso na makipagtulungan at sumunod sa batas. Ang boluntaryong pagsuko ay mahalagang hakbang upang maharap nang maayos ang kanilang mga kaso sa tamang proseso ng hustisya,” he said.

The accused was turned over to the custody of the Baliwag City Police Station for documentation and proper disposition.

The successful operation forms part of the PNP’S continuing implementation of its Focused Agenda under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, reinforcing intelligence-driven initiatives and targeted law enforcement actions in support of public safety objectives aligned with the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

The PNP reiterated its commitment to proactive policing and community partnership in support of safer communities under “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)