PNP Cabarroguis Police Station

19/09/2026

TWO PNP OPERATIONS YIELD OVER ₱11.3-M IN SUSPECTED MA*****NA, SHABU

Under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), police operations in Kalinga and Cebu resulted in the recovery of more than 82.2 kilograms of suspected illegal drugs with a combined estimated Standard Drug Price (SDP) of ₱11.37 million, including the arrest of a High-Value Individual (HVI) in Cebu.

In Lubuagan, Kalinga, police recovered approximately 82,000 grams of suspected ma*****na bricks during an anti-illegal drug operation on September 17, 2026, in Sitio Balangabang, Barangay Dangoy. The operation involved personnel from the Lubuagan Municipal Police Station, 1st and 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Companies of the Kalinga Police Provincial Office, and the 1503rd Maneuver Company of Regional Mobile Force Battalion 15.

The suspected ma*****na, with SDP of ₱9.84 million, was discovered and confiscated in the area. Recovered items were turned over to the Kalinga Provincial Forensic Unit for examination and proper documentation.

In Cebu City, a separate buy-bust operation in Sitio Mangga, Barangay Calamba led to the arrest of a Filipino male of legal age identified as a High-Value Individual. The operation was conducted by personnel of Police Station 6, Cebu City Police Office, together with its City Drug Enforcement Unit and Criminal Investigation Unit, in coordination with PDEA Regional Office 7.

Authorities recovered approximately 224.94 grams of suspected shabu valued at ₱1,529,592.00, based on SDP, along with the buy-bust money. The arrested suspect is under police custody for proper disposition.

PGen Nartatez said the operations demonstrate the importance of combining area monitoring with targeted police action to prevent illegal drugs from reaching communities.

“Every recovery is an opportunity to stop the supply from moving further. We will continue to act on credible information, work closely with our partners, and make sure every operation is done properly and within the law,” PGen Nartatez said.

The operations form part of the PNP’s continuing implementation of its Focused Agenda through Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), which promotes timely action, information-sharing, and coordination among police units and partner agencies. These efforts support the peace and order priorities of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. while ensuring that police operations remain consistent with due process and the rights of all persons involved.

The PNP will continue strengthening its efforts to prevent the movement and distribution of illegal drugs through lawful, evidence-based, and coordinated operations, consistent with the Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

19/09/2026

PNP TRACKS DOWN 7 MOST WANTED PERSONS IN ONE-DAY WARRANT OPERATIONS

Under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), police units across the country arrested seven wanted persons in separate operations on September 17, 2026, including individuals listed among the Top 10 and regional wanted persons.

In Cebu City, a No.10 wanted person was arrested by the CIDG Cebu Provincial Field Unit in coordination with the Cebu City Police Office. The accused was wanted in connection with four counts of Acts of Lasciviousness in relation to Section 5(b) of Republic Act No. 7610, with bail recommended at ₱720,000.00. The warrant was issued by the Regional Trial Court in Argao, Cebu, and the arrested person was subsequently escorted to the proper court for the application for bail.

In Duero, Bohol, police arrested a regional Most Wanted Person. The accused was wanted for four counts of Statutory R**e under a warrant issued by the Regional Trial Court in Loay, Bohol, with no bail recommended. The arrested person was placed under the temporary custody of the Duero Municipal Police Station.

In Senator Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat, a No. 9 wanted person, alias “Prince,” was arrested at around 1:00 PM by the CIDG Sultan Kudarat Provincial Field Unit, with support from local police and other concerned units. The accused was wanted in connection with two counts of R**e under a warrant issued by the Regional Trial Court in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat.

In San Mateo, Rizal, a regional Most Wanted Person was arrested by personnel of the San Mateo Municipal Police Station. The accused was wanted in connection with three counts of Qualified Statutory R**e and a separate R**e case, under a warrant issued by the Regional Trial Court in San Mateo, Rizal, with no bail recommended.

In Quezon City, another regional Most Wanted Person was arrested along Luzon Avenue, Barangay San Isidro, by the Warrant and Subpoena Section of Dasmariñas Component City Police Station in coordination with a Quezon City police station. The accused was wanted for R**e under a warrant issued by the Regional Trial Court in Dasmariñas City, with no bail recommended.

In Cebu City, police also arrested a No. 10 wanted person in Barangay San Roque. The accused was apprehended by personnel of Police Station 3, Cebu City Police Office, by virtue of a warrant in connection with violations of Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

Meanwhile, in Balayan, Batangas, a regional Most Wanted Person was arrested in Barangay Patugo by joint personnel of the Balayan Municipal Police Station and the 2nd Batangas Provincial Mobile Force Company. The accused was wanted for violation of Section 12, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165 and was arrested for service of sentence pursuant to a warrant issued by the Regional Trial Court in Balayan, Batangas.

PGen Nartatez said the series of arrests reflects the importance of sustained coordination in locating persons with standing warrants and ensuring that they are brought before the proper authorities.

“Serving a warrant is more than locating a person. It means making sure the court’s order is carried out properly and that the person is brought to the next stage of the legal process. We will keep doing this through careful coordination and good police work. Simple lang ang objective—serve the warrant, respect the rights of the person, and let the courts do their part,” PGen Nartatez said.

The operations form part of the PNP Focused Agenda through Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), which strengthens information-based police action, coordination among units, and timely implementation of lawful police operations. These efforts also contribute to the peace and order priorities of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. by ensuring that persons with standing court warrants are properly located and brought before the appropriate authorities.

The PNP reiterates that the arrested persons are entitled to due process and that the allegations against them remain subject to judicial proceedings. Through sustained and responsible police operations, the PNP continues to uphold its commitment to the Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

19/09/2026

SAMAR FUGITIVE WANTED IN TWO MURDER CASES FALLS IN EASTERN VISAYAS

The Philippine National Police, under the leadership of Chief, PNP Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., has secured the arrest of a fugitive wanted for two counts of murder, reinforcing its drive to bring long-sought suspects before the courts and uphold accountability for violent crimes.

On September 16, 2026, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Western Samar Provincial Field Unit, together with units of the Samar Police Provincial Office, conducted a manhunt operation in Barangay Guinba-oyan Sur, Calbayog City, Samar, resulting in the arrest of a 23-year-old male resident of Barangay Campeig, Sta. Margarita, Samar.

The arrested suspect is listed as the No. 8 Regional Most Wanted Person of Police Regional Office 8 and is the subject of two Warrants of Arrest for Murder issued by the Calbayog City, Samar court on January 30, 2024. Both warrants carry no recommended bail.

The arrest stemmed from a double-murder case involving a common-law couple in Sta. Margarita, Samar. On September 6, 2023, the victims were inside their residence when the accused, together with six co-accused and armed with various fi****ms, allegedly attacked and shot them from outside the house, reportedly due to a personal grudge. Both victims sustained multiple gunshot wounds that resulted in their instantaneous deaths.

“This arrest demonstrates that even suspects who remain at large for years will not be beyond the reach of the law. Our investigators and police units will remain relentless in pursuing fugitives and securing justice for victims and their families,” PGEN Nartatez said.

“Walang puwang ang kawalan ng pananagutan para sa mga gumawa ng karahasan. Sisiguraduhin nating maaabot ng batas ang mga wanted persons at haharap sila sa nararapat na proseso ng hustisya,” he added.

The accomplishment supports the PNP Focused Agenda, the framework for police transformation that strengthens responsive and accountable police service, particularly through Enhanced Managing Police Operations in pursuing wanted persons and enforcing warrants.

As the PNP strengthens its pursuit of wanted persons and protection of communities 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)

19/09/2026

PNP ARRESTS AMERICAN NATIONAL IN PASAY CITY OVER ANTI-VAWC CASE

Under the leadership of PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), police personnel in Pasay City arrested a 69-year-old United States national on a court-issued warrant in connection with an alleged violation of Republic Act No. 9262, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004.

The warrant was served on September 17, 2026, at a residential complex along Seaside Boulevard, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. It was issued by the Regional Trial Court, Branch 109, Pasay City, on September 14, 2026, with bail recommended at ₱24,000.00.

The operation was carried out by personnel of Sub-Station 10, in coordination with the Warrant and Subpoena Section of the Pasay City Police Station. Following the arrest, the accused will be turned over to the appropriate court authorities for proper disposition of the case.

PGen Nartatez said the arrest demonstrates the PNP's responsibility to carry out legitimate court processes fairly and professionally, regardless of the nationality of the person involved.

“Whether the person is a Filipino or a foreign national, a court-issued warrant deserves the same proper and lawful action. Our job is to serve the warrant, observe the rules, and respect the rights of the person involved. Pagkatapos nito, the case goes where it should—the proper court,” PGen Nartatez said.

The operation is part of the PNP's continuing implementation of its Focused Agenda under Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), which emphasizes responsive police action, coordination, accountability, and adherence to established procedures. It also supports the broader public-safety efforts of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., including the consistent application of the law and respect for due process.

The PNP reiterates that the arrest is based on a court-issued warrant and that the accused remains entitled to due process as the case proceeds before the court. In every operation, the organization remains committed to professional and impartial police service in keeping with the Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

19/09/2026

19/09/2026

PNP STATEMENT ON SHOOTING INCIDENT IN BANGA, SOUTH COTABATO

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is responding to a reported shooting incident that occurred at around 1:00 p.m. today, September 18, 2026, at a national high school in Barangay Benitez, Banga, South Cotabato.

The incident resulted in three confirmed deaths and several individuals wounded. The incident remains under investigation. Responding police personnel immediately secured the area and coordinated with school authorities and medical responders to assist those affected and ensure the safety of students and school personnel.

The PNP is currently verifying the full details of the incident, including the identities and conditions of those involved and the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

The PNP, through Police Regional Office 12 and the South Cotabato Police Provincial Office, continues to coordinate with concerned authorities and gather information as the investigation proceeds. The public is urged to refrain from relying on or sharing unverified reports, photos, or videos involving those affected.

The PNP will provide accurate and verified information as soon as it becomes available. For now, the priority remains the safety of the school community and the proper conduct of the investigation.

PGEN JOSE MELENCIO C. NARTATEZ, JR.
Chief, Philippine National Police

19/09/2026

EASTERN VISAYAS COASTAL CRACKDOWN: 42 APPREHENDED, ₱1.3M WORTH OF ILLEGAL FISH CATCH, BOATS AND FISHING GEAR CONFISCATED

The Philippine National Police, under the leadership of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., strengthened its enforcement against illegal fishing in Eastern Visayas, resulting in the apprehension of 42 individuals and the confiscation of fishing boats, equipment, paraphernalia, and illegally caught fish on September 16, 2026.

In Samar, 28 individuals were apprehended during separate operations in the seawaters of Daram, where authorities seized three fishing boats, a 4DR5 engine, fishing nets, and assorted fish catch valued at ₱1,013,000. In Northern Samar, six individuals were apprehended in San Isidro, with a motorboat, fishing paraphernalia, and assorted fish catch worth ₱190,450 confiscated.

Meanwhile, eight individuals were apprehended during separate operations in the territorial waters of Carigara, Dulag, and Hindang in Leyte and in the seawaters of Biliran. Police confiscated four motorized bancas, motor engines, fishing nets, fishing equipment, and assorted fish catch, bringing the total value of confiscated items from the operations to ₱1,314,200.

PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. stressed that the PNP will maintain firm enforcement to protect the country’s marine resources and the communities that depend on them.

“We will sustain decisive law enforcement against illegal fishing and protect our coastal resources from activities that threaten their long-term sustainability,” PGEN Nartatez said.

The PNP Focused Agenda serves as a framework for transformation toward a more responsive and accountable police service, with Enhanced Managing Police Operations reinforcing sustained enforcement against unlawful activities that affect communities and public resources.

PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. likewise called on coastal communities to support efforts against illegal fishing and help protect the country’s marine resources.

“Pangalagaan natin ang ating yamang-dagat at sundin ang batas para mapanatili ang kabuhayan ng ating mga pamayanan,” he added.

The operations underscore the PNP’s firm enforcement of laws protecting marine resources and coastal communities.

As the PNP strengthens its efforts to safeguard the country’s waters 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)

19/09/2026

4,788 ACTIVITIES STRENGTHEN PNP’S CYBER SAFETY DRIVE IN AUGUST

Under the leadership of PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) is expanding its efforts to put practical cyber safety information within the reach of more Filipinos, with 4,788 activities conducted nationwide in August 2026.

The activities, carried out from August 1 to 31, included public awareness and education sessions, partnerships with various sectors, community mobilization, media and information initiatives, as well as intervention and reintegration programs.

A large portion of the month’s activities involved media and information efforts, totaling 4,256, allowing cyber safety reminders and prevention information to reach the public through various communication platforms. These were complemented by 354 awareness and education activities, 16 alliance and partnership initiatives, 150 organization and mobilization activities, and 12 intervention and reintegration activities.

For the PNP, strengthening cyber safety also means making information accessible before people become victims. The ACG continues to encourage the public to exercise caution online, protect personal information, verify suspicious messages or offers, and seek proper assistance when confronted with possible cybercrime.

“We want people to have the right information before a problem happens. Simple awareness can already prevent a lot of trouble online. Kaya ang focus natin is to keep the public informed, reachable, and ready to respond when something does not look right,” PGen Nartatez said.

The continuing campaign is aligned with the PNP Focused Agenda and implemented through the Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO) framework, strengthening the police organization’s preventive and responsive approach to emerging threats. It likewise supports the public-safety priorities of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., particularly as more Filipinos rely on digital platforms for communication, transactions, and everyday activities.

Through sustained public engagement and stronger cooperation with communities and partner organizations, the PNP ACG continues to reinforce cyber safety as a shared responsibility. These efforts form part of the PNP’s commitment to “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman,” ensuring that police service remains responsive not only on the streets but also in the digital spaces used by the Filipino people.

(PNP-PIO)

19/09/2026

PNP SWIFT RESPONSE LEADS TO SAFE RESCUE OF HOSTAGE, ARREST OF ARMED SUSPECT IN MANDALUYONG

Under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), police personnel in Mandaluyong City successfully rescued a female hostage and arrested an armed suspect following a hostage-taking incident on September 16, 2026.

The incident was reported at around 9:30 a.m. at a building along E. Pantaleon Street, Barangay Barangka Drive. Responding police units immediately secured the area, established a controlled perimeter, and opened communication with the 43-year-old suspect while specialized personnel prepared for a safe resolution of the situation.

After sustained negotiation and careful coordination, police personnel were able to enter the room and safely secure the 52-year-old female victim and take the suspect into custody. No loss of life was reported during the operation. A 10-inch kitchen knife allegedly used by the suspect was recovered and placed under proper evidence handling procedures.

The victim and the suspect were subsequently brought to a medical facility for evaluation. The suspect is currently under police custody and is facing complaints for Serious Illegal Detention and violation of Batas Pambansa Blg. 6, subject to inquest proceedings before the Mandaluyong City Prosecutor’s Office.

Chief PNP PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. emphasized that the successful outcome reflects the importance of responding quickly while keeping the safety of the victim and the public at the center of police operations.

“In situations like this, every second matters, but we also have to make every move count. We want our police to respond with urgency without losing patience and control. Ang mahalaga, ligtas ang biktima, maayos ang sitwasyon, at may pananagutan ang dapat managot,” PGen Nartatez said.

The operation is consistent with the PNP Focused Agenda and its Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), which promote timely decision-making, coordinated police action, and effective response to emerging threats. It also supports President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for responsive and reliable public service, particularly in ensuring the safety and security of communities.

The PNP continues to strengthen its operational readiness and coordination among police units so that critical incidents are addressed promptly and professionally, in keeping with the commitment of the “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)