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12/10/2026

QUICK POLICE ACTION RESULTS IN SUSPECT’S ARREST FOLLOWING TALISAY SHOOTING

The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region immediately arrested a shooting suspect following a fatal shooting incident at around 4:30 AM on October 9, 2026, in Zone 3, Barangay Concepcion, Talisay City, Negros Occidental.

The suspect was identified as alias “Bongbong,” 50 years old, male, widower, and a resident of Zone 3, Barangay Concepcion, Talisay City, Negros Occidental.

Upon receiving a call from a concerned citizen at around 5:00 AM, personnel of Talisay CCPS, NOcPPO immediately proceeded to the scene to verify the incident and provide police assistance. Upon arrival at the scene, the responding police officers found the suspect inside the victim’s residence and, through negotiation, convinced him to surrender voluntarily. The officers then entered the house and found the victim lying on the floor with visible wounds on his body.

Initial investigation revealed that the victim’s brother-in-law, who was at the adjacent residence preparing coffee, heard the suspect arrive and converse with the victim shortly before hearing a gunshot from inside the victim’s house. Responding police officers immediately sought assistance from the Bureau of Fire Protection Talisay, whose rescuers assessed the victim and found no signs of life. The SOCO was also requested to process the scene and conduct the necessary forensic examination to support the ongoing investigation.

The suspect was brought to Talisay CCPS for documentation and further investigation and was also taken to the Talisay City Health Office for medical examination. Further investigation and appropriate police procedures are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the incident and ensure the proper filing of charges in accordance with the law.

“This incident underscores the importance of immediate police response and decisive action in addressing threats to public safety. Our personnel acted promptly, secured the suspect through negotiation, and recovered the fi***rm allegedly used in the incident. We will ensure that the investigation proceeds thoroughly and that due process and the rights of all concerned are upheld,” said PBGEN RUDECINDO L REALES, Regional Director, PRO NIR.

Anchored on the Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman, PRO NIR remains committed to responsive police service, prompt action on reported incidents, and diligent investigations that uphold the rule of law. Through the continued dedication of its personnel, the Police Regional Office strives to protect communities, pursue accountability, and help ensure the safety and security of every Negrense.

12/10/2026

12/10/2026

SIBULAN DRUG BUST NETS HVI, PHP 720,800 WORTH OF SUSPECTED SHABU RECOVERED

The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region dealt a significant blow to the illegal drug trade with the arrest of a high-value individual and the recovery of more or less 106 grams of suspected shabu with a Standard Drug Price PhP 720,800.00 during a buy-bust operation at about 1:04 AM on October 7, 2026, at Purok 7, Barangay Maslog, Sibulan, Negros Oriental.

The operation was carried out by PDEU, NOrPPO, with the support of PIU, Negros Oriental MARPSTA and Sibulan MPS. An information was received by the operatives from a confidential informant that alias “Opao,” 33 years old, male, married, and a resident of Canlas Subdivision, Barangay Bagacay, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental was allegedly actively engaged in the sale of illegal drugs in the area. The operatives conducted validation operations, which confirmed that the suspect was allegedly engaged in the sale of illegal drugs to customers who would meet him in front of his wife’s sari-sari store to purchase the illicit substance. With the assistance of the confidential informant, a meet-up transaction was facilitated, leading to the successful conduct of the buy-bust operation upon the consummation of the sale.

Recovered during the operation were more or less 106 grams of suspected shabu, including the item subject of the drug transaction and additional sachets recovered from the suspect. Non-drug evidence was likewise secured, including a cellular phone, a bag, a motorcycle, and the marked money used during the operation.

The suspect was properly apprised of his Constitutional Rights and Anti-Torture Warning in a dialect known to him. The arrest was documented using two Body-Worn Cameras in compliance with A.M. No. 21-06-08-SC. The arrested suspect was subsequently brought to Sibulan MPS for proper disposition.

The operation demonstrates that information on illegal drug activities is being acted upon through focused and lawful police operations. More importantly, the recovery of a significant quantity of suspected shabu represents the disruption of the illegal drug supply and the removal of potentially harmful substances from communities.

“This operation reflects our personnel’s determination to act on validated information and confront illegal drug activities through lawful and focused police action. Every gram of illegal drugs taken off the streets means one less threat to the safety and well-being of our communities. We will remain firm in pursuing those who violate the law while ensuring that every operation respects due process and the rights of every individual,” said PBGEN RUDECINDO L REALES, Regional Director, PRO NIR.

The operation reflects PRO NIR’s firm resolve to disrupt the illegal drug trade and prevent its harmful effects from reaching communities. Through coordinated and lawful police action, the Police Regional Office remains focused on holding offenders accountable and protecting the safety and well-being of Negrenses. Guided by the Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman, PRO NIR remains committed to delivering police service that is firm, lawful, and responsive to the communities it serves.

12/10/2026

NO. 1 REGIONAL MOST WANTED PERSON FOR MURDER ARRESTED IN SANTA CATALINA

The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region scored a significant breakthrough in its campaign against wanted persons with the arrest of the No. 1 Regional Most Wanted Person, who was identified as a Communist Terrorist Group non-PSR-listed member, during a coordinated operation in Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental, on October 6, 2026.

The accused was identified as alias “Jov,” 37, married, and a resident of Sitio Avocado, Barangay Talalak, Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental and a CTG non-PSR-listed individual, RMPC SEF, and KRNCBS-D.

The operation was carried out by joint personnel of PIU/PDEU, NOrPPO, 23SAC, 2SAB, PNP-SAF, NORPIT/RIU-NIR, and Santa Catalina Municipal Police Station by virtue of Warrants of Arrest issued for Murder under Article 248 of the Revised Penal Code, with no bail recommended.

Following his arrest, the accused was informed of the nature and cause of his arrest and was apprised of his constitutional rights. He was thereafter brought to the Santa Catalina Municipal Police Station for proper documentation, disposition, and appropriate legal proceedings.

The arrest of the No. 1 Regional Most Wanted Person underscores the resolve of PRO NIR and its partner units to locate individuals wanted by the courts and bring them under lawful custody. Through coordinated intelligence and focused police operations, the joint team successfully carried out its mandate while ensuring that the arrest was conducted in accordance with established procedures and the rights of the accused.

“A warrant carries the authority of the court, and our duty is to see that authority enforced. The arrest of the No. 1 Regional Most Wanted Person is a clear result of our personnel’s focus and determination in carrying out that duty. I commend everyone who took part in this operation. Let this accomplishment remind every wanted person that law enforcement will find them, wherever they may be, and that they will be made to face the judicial process,” PBGEN RUDECINDO L REALES said.

PRO NIR remains steadfast in its pursuit of wanted persons and in supporting the proper administration of justice. Guided by the Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman, the Police Regional Office will continue to deliver decisive, lawful, and accountable police service to the communities it serves.

12/10/2026

Daily Devotion

TOPIC: Running For Jesus
8th October 2026, is here. Give us this day our daily bread (Matthew 6:11).

The word of God is food to the spirit man. “Eat and digest” the word of the Lord for today and let its unchanging power nurture your faith and help in your daily walk to Christ.

12/10/2026

12/10/2026

9 ARRESTED, ₱6.8-M WORTH OF SUSPECTED SMUGGLED CI******ES AND OTHER ITEMS SEIZED

Under the leadership of PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), police operations in Central Luzon and Northern Mindanao led to the arrest of nine individuals and the seizure of smuggled ci******es and materials believed to be connected to the production of potentially counterfeit products, with a combined estimated value of more than ₱6.8 million.

In Misamis Oriental, police personnel intercepted a vehicle during an anti-smuggling operation in Barangay Taboc, Opol, on October 5, resulting in the arrest of a Filipino and the recovery of 480 reams of suspected smuggled ci******es valued at approximately ₱768,000.00, along with a vehicle believed to have been used in transporting the items.

Meanwhile, a CIDG operation in Plaridel, Bulacan, on October 6, conducted pursuant to a court-issued search warrant, resulted in the recovery of packaging and processing equipment, coffee-related materials, labels, containers, and other items reportedly associated with the production and packaging of a slimming coffee brand.

The seized materials were placed at an estimated value of ₱6.1 million. Eight individuals were taken into custody in connection with the operation, while one person named in the warrant was not present during its implementation.

Chief PNP PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the results show what can be achieved when police units act on reliable information and work closely with partner agencies. He stressed that every operation must remain focused on the mission while observing the law and respecting the rights of those involved.

“We act on information, we coordinate, and we do the job properly. Hindi lang naman dami ng nahuli o halaga ng nakumpiska ang mahalaga. What matters is that we address the problem, secure the evidence, and make sure the entire process is done right. That is how we protect the public and keep their trust,” PGen Nartatez said.

The operations form part of the PNP’s Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), which strengthens the police organization’s capability to respond to identified threats through coordinated, intelligence-informed, and accountable law enforcement.

All persons arrested in these operations will be subjected to appropriate legal proceedings, while the confiscated items will undergo the required examination, documentation, and disposition under existing laws.

The PNP will continue to strengthen coordination among its operating units and partner agencies in support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for effective and responsive public service, consistent with the vision of a “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

12/10/2026

PNP ARRESTS THIRD SUSPECT IN CAPIZ COP MURDER CASE

Under the leadership of PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), police authorities arrested a 24-year-old man wanted in connection with the July 2026 killing of a police officer in Pontevedra, Capiz, bringing to three the number of persons apprehended in relation to the case.

The suspect, known by the alias “Bro,” a farmer and resident of Dumarao, Capiz, was arrested on October 6, 2026, in Sitio Tagulab, Barangay Poblacion Ilawod, Dumarao, Capiz, during the implementation of a warrant of arrest issued by the Regional Trial Court, Sixth Judicial Region, Branch 15, Roxas City.

The warrant, issued on August 12, 2026, charges the suspect with murder in relation to the use of an unlicensed fi***rm. The court did not recommend bail for the offense.

The arrest follows the earlier apprehension of two other individuals linked to the same case, as police continue to pursue all lawful leads and court-authorized processes to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

“This arrest shows that police work does not end with the initial response. We continue to follow the evidence, respect the process of the courts, and account for those who may have a role in a serious crime. Ang mahalaga, we do this properly and within the law, so that the case can move forward on solid ground,” PGen Nartatez said.

The PNP said the operation reflects its commitment to carrying out police responsibilities with accountability and professionalism, consistent with the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly the Enhanced Managing Police Operations, while supporting President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for a safer and more orderly Philippines.

The PNP will continue to coordinate with concerned authorities as the case proceeds through the proper legal processes, in keeping with the principles of due process and the rule of law. These efforts form part of the PNP’s continuing commitment to the Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

12/10/2026

PNP, BANTAY DAGAT NET ₱4.55-M FISHING ASSETS IN ILOILO

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, PNP, continues to support efforts to protect the country’s coastal resources, as a coordinated maritime operation in Concepcion, Iloilo led to the seizure of a commercial fishing boat, fish catch, and fishing equipment with a combined estimated value of ₱4.55 million.

The operation took place late Monday, October 5, during a seaborne patrol in the waters off Barangay Malangabang. Personnel of the Iloilo Provincial Bantay Dagat Task Force, with support from the Regional Intelligence Unit 6 and the 2nd Iloilo Provincial Mobile Force Company, intercepted a 36-year-old man from Cebu who was reportedly using a commercial fishing boat for Danish seine fishing, locally known as “hulbot-hulbot.”

The authorities recovered a fishing boat estimated at ₱4 million, around 15 tubs of fish valued at about ₱50,000.00, and fishing equipment worth approximately ₱500,000.00.

The apprehended individual was placed under the custody of the Concepcion Municipal Police Station for proper disposition, while the seized boat and fishing equipment were turned over to the Iloilo Provincial Bantay Dagat Task Force for appropriate custody.
Chief PNP PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. emphasized that protecting the country’s waters also means protecting the communities whose livelihoods depend on them.

“Our coastal areas are important not only because of the resources they provide, but because many Filipino families depend on them. Kaya kailangan nating maging consistent sa pagpapatupad ng batas while also making sure that every enforcement action respects due process. We want our waters protected and our legitimate fisherfolk given the space to earn a living fairly.”

The operation highlights the value of sustained coordination between the PNP and local maritime enforcement units in addressing activities that may affect regulated fishing areas. It is consistent with the PNP Focused Agenda under Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), which calls for responsive, coordinated, and effective police operations in support of community safety and the protection of public resources.

The PNP continues to support the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in promoting responsible use of the country’s natural resources and strengthening enforcement in partnership with local communities and government agencies.

The PNP encourages fishing communities and other maritime stakeholders to observe existing fisheries regulations and coordinate with the proper authorities regarding permitted fishing activities. Through responsible enforcement and community cooperation, the PNP remains committed to advancing the Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)