PNP General Santos City Police Office

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

ROUTINE TRAFFIC CHECK LEADS TO ARREST OF 14, SEIZURE OF ₱53.98-M SUSPECTED ILLICIT TO***CO HAUL IN CAVITE

A routine traffic enforcement activity in Cavite led to the discovery of a large shipment of suspected illicit to***co products, resulting in the arrest of 14 individuals and the seizure of items and vehicles with an estimated combined value of ₱53.98 million.

Under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP),personnel of the PNP Highway Patrol Group Special Operations Division, in coordination with the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group-Cavite Provincial Field Unit, Ternate Municipal Police Station, and a private-sector partner, conducted the operation on October 7, 2026, along Governors Drive, Barangay Poblacion 1A, Ternate, Cavite.

The operation initially involved traffic enforcement and inspection of several vehicles. During the inspection, police personnel noticed boxes believed to contain to***co products, prompting immediate coordination with the CIDG for verification and further investigation.

The subsequent operation resulted in the recovery of 793 boxes of suspected illicit ci******es loaded in three closed vans, along with two other vehicles. The to***co products were initially estimated at ₱47.58 million, while the combined estimated value of the confiscated products and vehicles reached ₱53.98 million.

The final quantity and market value of the to***co products will be established through proper inventory and assessment by the Bureau of Customs.

The 14 arrested individuals, aged 22 to 50, are facing possible violations of Republic Act No. 9211, or the To***co Regulation Act of 2003; Republic Act No. 8424, or the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997; and Republic Act No. 10643, or the Graphic Health Warnings Law. They were informed of the nature of their arrest and apprised of their constitutional rights in a language known and understood by them.

Chief PNP Gen. Nartatez said the operation highlights how alertness and proper coordination can turn an ordinary police activity into an opportunity to address a larger concern.

“This is why we do not treat routine police work as just routine. Our personnel have to stay observant, know when something needs to be referred for further verification, and coordinate with the right units. Dito pumapasok ang proper judgment—firm action, but always within the law,” Gen. Nartatez said.

The operation forms part of the PNP's continuing implementation of its Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), which calls for coordinated, responsive, and accountable police action. It likewise supports the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in strengthening enforcement against activities that affect lawful commerce, government revenues, and consumer protection.

The PNP assures the public that enforcement efforts against the illicit to***co trade will continue through lawful operations and close coordination with concerned government agencies and stakeholders. At the same time, the PNP reiterates that all arrested individuals are entitled to due process and that the allegations against them remain subject to judicial determination.

Through professional, coordinated, and accountable policing, the PNP continues to advance the Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

08/10/2026

ALMOST TWO DECADES LATER, NATIONAL-LEVEL MOST WANTED PERSON ARRESTED IN DAVAO DE ORO

Under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), a wanted person listed among the national-level most wanted individuals was arrested in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro on October 7, 2026, in connection with two counts of r**e.

The 54-year-old suspect, identified by the alias “Junior,” was arrested in Purok 1-A, Barangay Cabidianan, Nabunturan, through a joint intelligence-driven operation involving police units from Zamboanga City, Davao de Oro, and neighboring areas.

The arrest was carried out by virtue of a warrant issued by the Regional Trial Court in Zamboanga City in December 2007 for two counts of r**e, with no bail recommended. The suspect was also listed as a national-level most wanted person under the Department of the Interior and Local Government, with a reported reward of ₱90,000.00.

Police personnel informed the arrested person of his constitutional rights during the service of the warrant. The operation was also documented through a PNP-issued body-worn camera and an alternative recording device in accordance with established procedures.

“This arrest shows that a warrant does not lose its importance just because years have passed. Our personnel have to keep working with the information available to them and act when the opportunity comes. Ang mahalaga, the arrest is carried out properly and the rights of the person are respected,” PGen Nartatez said.

The arrested person is temporarily under the custody of Nabunturan Municipal Police Station for documentation before his transfer to Zamboanga City for proper disposition.
The operation reflects the PNP’s continuing efforts to locate wanted persons through coordinated police action under its Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations. This supports President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for responsive law enforcement while ensuring that police actions remain within legal and procedural safeguards.

Through sustained police coordination and proper ex*****on of lawful operations, the PNP continues to advance the Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

07/10/2026

🚦 PEDESTRIAN & DRIVER SAFETY | ROAD SAFETY REMINDER

Sa kalsada, respeto at pag-iingat—pareho tayong may pananagutan.

Ang kaligtasan sa daan ay hindi lamang responsibilidad ng mga driver o pedestrians—responsibilidad nating lahat. 🤝

🚶 Para sa mga Pedestrians:
✅ Gumamit ng pedestrian lane/crosswalk.
✅ Tumingin sa kaliwa, kanan, at muli sa kaliwa bago tumawid.
✅ Huwag biglang tumawid o tumakbo papunta sa kalsada.
✅ Iwasang gumamit ng cellphone o earphones habang tumatawid.
✅ Siguraduhing huminto ang mga sasakyan bago tumawid.

🚗 Para sa mga Drivers:
✅ Magbagal at maging alerto kapag papalapit sa pedestrian lane.
✅ Magbigay-daan sa mga pedestrian na tumatawid o tatawid.
✅ Huwag mag-overtake sa sasakyang humihinto para magbigay-daan.
✅ Huwag huminto o mag-park sa pedestrian lane.
✅ Iwasan ang paggamit ng cellphone habang nagmamaneho.
✅ Laging sundin ang traffic rules, signs, signals, at speed limits.

⚠️ Tandaan:
PEDESTRIANS — Cross safely. Stay alert.
DRIVERS — Slow down. Give way. Stay alert.

Isang maling desisyon sa kalsada ay maaaring magdulot ng aksidente. Ang pagiging maingat ay responsibilidad nating lahat.





PNP General Santos City Police Office
LGU GenSan: TATAK Heneral
Public Safety Office - General Santos City

07/10/2026

07/10/2026

𝐏𝐁𝐆𝐄𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐁𝐎𝐆, 𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐆 𝟏𝟐 𝐑𝐃 𝐌𝐀𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐘-𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐎 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓 𝐍𝐈𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐕𝐈𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐌

𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝟏𝟐— PBGEN Alan B Manibog, Regional Director of the Police Regional Office 12, and DILG Region XII Regional Director Atty. Rochelle D. Mahinay-Sero, CESO III, discussed programs and initiatives addressing nihilistic violence extremism during a meeting held October 6, 2026, at the DILG Region XII Office in Barangay Carpenter Hill, Koronadal City, South Cotabato.

The meeting focused on strengthening inter-agency coordination, preventive measures, information sharing, and community-based initiatives to address factors that may contribute to nihilistic violence and violent extremism.

The discussion also highlighted the importance of sustained cooperation among government agencies and local stakeholders in promoting peace, security, and community resilience across Region 12.

“Sa sama-samang pagkilos ng ating mga ahensya at komunidad, mas mapapalakas natin ang ating mga hakbang upang maiwasan ang karahasan at ekstremismo. Patuloy ang pakikipagtulungan ng PRO 12 sa DILG at iba pang katuwang para sa kapayapaan at kaligtasan ng ating mga kababayan,” PBGen Manibog said.

"𝘉𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘕𝘗 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘉𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘴: 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘣𝘪𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘴, 𝘛𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘕𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯"

07/10/2026

𝐆𝐒𝐂𝐏𝐎 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝟓

𝐆𝐒𝐂𝐏𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 | PCOL ARIEL B ACALA, City Director of the General Santos City Police Office (GSCPO), conducted a command visit to Police Station 5 in Barangay Tambler, General Santos City, on October 7, 2026.

PCOL ACALA was received by PMAJ JERIE MAE A DE LEON, Station Commander of Police Station 5, together with the station personnel.

During the visit, the City Director assessed the station’s operational readiness, personnel performance, implementation of police programs and activities, and the overall delivery of police services within its area of responsibility.

He likewise provided command guidance and directives aimed at strengthening supervision, discipline, accountability, police visibility, and responsive law enforcement operations in the community.

The activity supports the GSCPO’s 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐀𝐍 initiative by reinforcing command supervision, operational readiness, and the delivery of capable, effective, and credible police service.

GSCPO remains committed to strengthening police operations, promoting personnel accountability, and ensuring responsive and efficient police services for the safety and security of the people of General Santos City.

𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐍𝐏 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐬: 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐬, 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭, 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧





Police Regional Office 12PNP Police Regional Office 12Sub-Task Force DPAGs-Western MindanaoPhilippine National PoliceDirectorate for Police Community RelationsSumbong N'yo, Aksyon AgadPnp Rcadd Pro DoseLGU GenSan: TATAK Heneral

07/10/2026

𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 | 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐍𝐎. 𝟖𝟑𝟓𝟑: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈-𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐖 𝐎𝐅 𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟕

Building a safer community starts with awareness and strict enforcement of the law. R.A. 8353 provides comprehensive protection, support services, and guaranteed confidentiality for victims, while imposing harsh penalties on perpetrators.

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07/10/2026

PNP POSTS 36% DECLINE IN FOCUS CRIMES IN SEPTEMBER

Under the leadership of PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), the eight focus crimes recorded a significant decline in September 2026, with cases dropping by more than one-third compared with the same month last year.

PNP crime data showed 2,063 focus-crime cases in September 2026, down from 3,226 cases in September 2025, representing a decrease of 1,163 cases or 36.05%. From July to September 2026, the PNP recorded 7,233 cases, or 3,063 fewer cases than the 10,296 cases recorded during the same period last year, equivalent to a 29.75% decrease.

The September figures showed declines in r**e cases, from 723 in September 2025 to 309 in September 2026, or 57.62%; carnapping of motor vehicles, from 26 to 11, or 57.69%; physical injury, from 417 to 231, or 44.60%; carnapping of motorcycles, from 214 to 121, or 43.46%; theft, from 1,176 to 803, or 31.72%; robbery, from 336 to 254, or 24.40%; and homicide, from 97 to 92, or 5.15%. Murder cases, meanwhile, increased slightly from 237 to 242, or 2.11%.

The PNP attributes the continuing downward trend to a combination of sustained police visibility, focused crime-prevention operations, timely police response, and coordination with local governments and communities. The active support of the public, particularly in reporting incidents and providing information, also helps police units respond where they are needed.

These efforts are being carried out under the PNP Focused Agenda and Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), with crime data and actual conditions on the ground used to guide police deployment, visibility, and operational priorities.

“The decrease is the result of different efforts coming together—our personnel staying visible, communities reporting concerns, and police units acting on information and incidents as they come. Hindi lang ito trabaho ng pulis; malaking bahagi rin ang pakikipagtulungan ng ating mga kababayan,” PGen Nartatez said.

The Chief PNP emphasized that the figures will not be used as a reason to ease police presence, particularly in areas where certain crimes continue to occur. Police units have been directed to continue monitoring local crime patterns and adjust their deployment and prevention measures accordingly.

The PNP will sustain its coordination with communities, local governments, and other partners in support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s peace and order agenda, while continuing to deliver responsive police service under the banner of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)