Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit 5 RACU 5

08/10/2026

MASPCRT Strengthens Cybersecurity Awareness During MCGI Feast of God’s Thanksgiving

At about 8:00 AM on October 8, 2026, personnel of the Masbate Provincial Cyber Response Team (MASPCRT), under the supervision of PMAJ EDWIN L. MAPULA, Team Leader, in coordination with the Masbate Police Provincial Office (Masbate PPO) and Masbate City Police Station (Masbate CPS), established an information booth at the Magallanes Coliseum, Quezon Street, Masbate City, during the Members Church of God International (MCGI) Feast of God’s Thanksgiving.

The information booth provided participants and attendees with cybersecurity and cybercrime prevention information through consultations and the distribution of informational flyers, promoting greater awareness of online threats, safe digital practices, and responsible use of technology.

The activity likewise strengthened police-community relations and partnership with faith-based organizations, providing an avenue for law enforcement to engage the community and promote a culture of cybersecurity, online safety, and digital responsibility.

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08/10/2026

RACU5 Promotes Public Awareness Through Radio Interview on Recent Cybercrime Operation

At about 1:20 PM on October 8, 2026, PMAJ ANGELO A. BABAGAY, Team Leader, Camarines Sur Provincial Cyber Response Team (CSPCRT), participated in a radio interview with Papa Gats of CamSur News regarding the entrapment operation conducted the previous evening in Naga City.

The interview focused on the general circumstances of the operation, the nature of the case, and the continuing efforts of the police to address cybercrime and related offenses. Information was discussed with due consideration to operational security and the confidentiality of the ongoing investigation.

The radio interview likewise served as an avenue to promote public awareness on the importance of promptly reporting suspicious online activities, exercising vigilance in digital platforms, and cooperating with law enforcement authorities.

The interview was successfully conducted and contributed to RACU5’s continuing efforts to strengthen public awareness and community participation in cybercrime prevention.

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07/10/2026

🛑 SAY NO TO CYBERBULLYING

Be Kind Online. Be a Buddy, Not a Bully. 💙

Cyberbullying can happen through social media, online games, messaging apps, and other digital platforms. Hurtful comments, threats, humiliation, and repeated online harassment can deeply affect another person.

Before you post, comment, or share, think about the impact of your words. Respect others, protect their dignity, and never join in when someone is being bullied. If you witness cyberbullying, do not participate or amplify it—save the evidence, report the incident, and offer support to the victim.

Let us use technology to spread kindness, support one another, and build a safer and more respectful online community.

📢 SAY NO TO CYBERBULLYING. BE A BUDDY. BE KIND ONLINE.

07/10/2026

💳 CREDIT CARD FRAUD: PROTECT YOUR CARD, PROTECT YOUR MONEY

Credit card fraud happens when someone uses your card or card information without your authorization to make purchases, obtain services, or conduct other fraudulent transactions.

🛡️ Protect yourself with these simple steps:

- Keep your card number, CVV, PIN, OTP, and other sensitive details private.
- Use strong and unique passwords and enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).
- Shop only through legitimate and secure websites.
- Regularly monitor your card statements and transactions.
- Be cautious of phishing emails, text messages, calls, and suspicious links.
- Enable transaction alerts so you can quickly detect unauthorized activity.
- If your card is lost or stolen, contact your bank immediately to have it blocked.

CHECK BEFORE YOU PAY. PROTECT YOUR CARD INFORMATION. 🔐💳

📩 RACU5: [email protected]
📞 Hotline: +63 998 598 8104
🏢 Office: Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit 5 (RACU5)

07/10/2026

07/10/2026

📖 DAILY VERSE

“Ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”
— Luke 11:9 ❤️🙏

🌿 REFLECTION
Jesus invites us to approach God with confidence and persistence. Prayer is an expression of our trust that our Father hears us and cares for us. ❤️

When we ask, seek, and knock, we are not trying to convince God to love us—we are opening our hearts to His grace and allowing Him to lead us according to His wisdom.

🙏 Keep praying even when you cannot yet see the answer. God is working in ways you may not understand.

❤️ CTA
Whatever is weighing on your heart today, bring it to God. Ask. Seek. Knock. Then trust Him with the answer. ❤️🙏

07/10/2026

RACU5-Led Joint Operation Arrests Suspect in Robbery and Cybercrime Case in Naga City

On October 7, 2026, joint operatives of the Camarines Sur Provincial Cyber Response Team (CSPCRT), IMEG Team 5, RIU 5 NCIT, and Police Station 5, Naga City Police Office (NCPO), under the overall supervision of PCOL GILBERT E. REMO, Chief, RACU5, conducted an entrapment operation at Naga City.

The operation was conducted pursuant to Approved Pre-Operation Clearance Reference No. 10-07-2026-RACU5-***, against a suspect identified as aka “Danny Boy,” 27 years old, for alleged violation of Article 294 of the Revised Penal Code (Robbery with Violence Against or Intimidation of Persons), in relation to Section 6 of Republic Act No. 10175, or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.

The suspect was arrested after allegedly demanding ₱3,000.00 from the complainant in exchange for the purported removal of his name from a list of individuals allegedly targeted for arrest.

Recovered from the suspect’s possession and control were one (1) black Vivo smartphone; one (1) replica Glock-type fi***rm with magazine inserted; thirteen (13) bottles of “poppers” of various flavors; one (1) upper AFP pixelized Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) jacket; four (4) empty shells; one (1) belt bag; and three (3) pieces of paper containing promissory notes.

The successful operation underscores the continuing commitment of RACU5 and its partner units to address cyber-enabled criminal activities through coordinated, intelligence-driven, and lawful police operations.

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07/10/2026

RACU5 Enhances Intelligence Capabilities Through Basic SOCMINT Training

On October 7, 2026, at about 1:00 PM, PMAJ EDWIN L. MAPULA, Intelligence PCO, under the supervision of PCOL GILBERT E. REMO, Chief, RACU5, served as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and resource speaker during the 5-Day Basic Information Collection and Analysis Seminar (BICAS), Unprogrammed CY 2026.

The lecture focused on Basic Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT), aimed at enhancing the participants’ knowledge and practical capabilities in the systematic gathering, assessment, and analysis of information from publicly available social media platforms. The discussion likewise emphasized the responsible and effective use of social media as an information source in support of intelligence gathering, situational awareness, and operational analysis.

The activity was attended by one (1) Police Commissioned Officer (PCO) and forty-nine (49) Police Non-Commissioned Officers (PNCOs) from the Albay Police Provincial Office (Albay PPO).

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07/10/2026

RACU5_CamSur PCRT Promotes NVE Awareness Among Barangay VAWC Desk Officers and Secretaries in Gainza

At about 8:00 AM of October 7, 2026, personnel of the Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit 5 (RACU5), CamSur PCRT, led by PMAJ ANGELO A. BABAGAY and under the supervision of PCOL GILBERT E. REMO, Chief, RACU5, served as resource speakers during the Refresher Training for Barangay VAWC Desk Officers and Barangay Secretaries held at the 3rd Floor, Municipal Building, Brgy. District 2, Gainza, Camarines Sur.

Upon the request of the Gainza Municipal Police Station, PSSg Levelyn S. Balin, WCCPU Investigator, discussed Nihilistic Violent Extremism (NVE) Awareness, focusing on its nature and characteristics, emerging online threats, warning signs and indicators, online radicalization and grooming, early identification and prevention, proper reporting and preservation of digital evidence, and the importance of multi-agency coordination.

The activity was attended by approximately 30 Barangay VAWC Desk Officers and Barangay Secretaries from Gainza. It strengthened the participants’ awareness and understanding of NVE and emerging online threats, equipping them to better recognize warning signs, facilitate early intervention, and strengthen coordination with law enforcement and other concerned agencies.

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