PNP Bataan Maritime Police Station

04/11/2026

PNP STATEMENT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF WARRANT OF ARREST AGAINST SENATOR RONALD “BATO” DELA ROSA

The Philippine National Police (PNP) stands firm in its mandate to enforce the law and implement lawful orders issued by competent courts.

The ex*****on of a duly issued warrant of arrest against Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is a legal obligation, not a matter of personal discretion or political consideration. The PNP will carry out its responsibilities in accordance with applicable laws and procedures, regardless of the person's position or previous public service.

The PNP will ensure that the implementation of the warrant respects due process and the constitutional rights of the person concerned.

The PNP will not be deterred by pressure, influenced by personalities, or remiss in its sworn duties. We will enforce the law without fear or favor. No position, influence, or personal affiliation places anyone above the law.

POLICE GENERAL JOSE MELENCIO C. NARTATEZ JR.
Chief, Philippine National Police

04/11/2026

04/11/2026

Personnel of the Bataan Maritime Police Station (Bataan MARPSTA) conducted a dialogue (Pulong-Pulong) with students at the Covered Court, Barangay Sisiman, Mariveles, Bataan, in line with the implementation of the Coastal-Revitalized Pulis sa Barangay (C-RPSB) Program and the Writ of Continuing Mandamus for the Rehabilitation of Manila Bay.

The activity aimed to enhance students' awareness of relevant social and environmental issues, promote responsible citizenship, strengthen their sense of community responsibility, and encourage their active participation in maintaining peace and order, environmental protection, and sustainable community development.

04/11/2026

04/11/2026

SUSPECT IN PARAÑAQUE FATAL STABBING FALLS IN HOT PURSUIT

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested a 41-year-old man in connection with a fatal stabbing incident in Barangay San Isidro, Parañaque City, following a hot pursuit operation by the Southern Police District (SPD) on November 2, 2026.

The incident occurred on November 1, 2026, claiming the life of a 30-year-old male housekeeping staff member who resided in the same barangay. Immediately after the incident, personnel of the San Dionisio Police Sub-Station launched an investigation and follow-up operations to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack and identify the person responsible.

Witnesses positively identified the suspect, whose identity is being withheld, as the alleged perpetrator. Their accounts were further corroborated by CCTV footage obtained from a nearby establishment. Initial investigation indicated that the victim was allegedly attacked without warning, leaving him with no reasonable opportunity to defend himself.

The suspect was apprehended in Barangay San Isidro with the assistance of three barangay tanods. Investigators are considering treachery as a qualifying circumstance, which may warrant the filing of a Murder complaint, subject to the evaluation of the appropriate authorities. The suspect remains under police custody pending further investigation and the filing of the appropriate criminal complaint.

PGEN Nartatez stressed that the PNP remains firm in pursuing perpetrators of violent crimes and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable. “No act of violence should go unanswered. We will ensure that every available piece of evidence is properly examined and that appropriate charges are pursued against those responsible,” he said.

He likewise underscored the value of public cooperation in helping authorities solve criminal cases. “Mahalaga ang bawat impormasyong naibabahagi ng publiko. Sa pagtutulungan, mas napapalakas natin ang kakayahan ng pulisya na mapanatili ang kaligtasan ng ating mga komunidad,” PGEN Nartatez added.

The PNP Focused Agenda, a strategic framework for institutional transformation aimed at making police service more responsive and accountable, reinforces Enhanced Managing Police Operations as a key priority in strengthening investigative efforts and ensuring decisive action against criminality.

As the PNP intensifies its efforts to investigate violent crimes, pursue suspects, and uphold the rule of law 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)

04/11/2026

THREE ARRESTED AS PNP CONFISCATES ₱3.09-M SUSPECTED SMUGGLED CI******ES IN NEGROS ORIENTAL

The leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), continues to strengthen nationwide efforts against smuggling, following the arrest of three individuals and the confiscation of approximately ₱3.09 million worth of suspected smuggled ci******es in an operation in Negros Oriental on November 2, 2026.

The joint operation was conducted in Sitio Lintob, Barangay Nagbo-alao, Basay, Negros Oriental, resulting in the recovery of 54 master cases of suspected smuggled ci******es bearing the Bosqu brand, with an estimated market value of ₱3,094,200.00. A Mazda truck believed to have been used in transporting the goods was also seized.

The three arrested individuals are now under the custody of Basay Municipal Police Station for proper disposition and further investigation. Authorities are also pursuing the appropriate legal proceedings in connection with the incident.

The operation involved personnel from the Basay Municipal Police Station, Police Intelligence Unit of Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office, Regional Intelligence Division of Police Regional Office Negros Island Region, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group–Negros Oriental Provincial Field Unit, and Negros Oriental Maritime Police Station.

Chief PNP PGen Nartatez underscored the importance of sustained coordination and intelligence-driven police operations in addressing the movement of illicit goods.

“Hindi lang ito tungkol sa pagkumpiska ng mga produkto. We also want to make sure that those involved in the illegal trade are held accountable through proper legal processes. We will continue to strengthen coordination and act on reliable information to prevent these activities from reaching our communities,” PGen Nartatez said.

The PNP continues to work with concerned government agencies and local partners to address smuggling and other activities that undermine lawful trade and public welfare. These efforts form part of the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), which promotes coordinated, intelligence-led, and results-oriented law enforcement operations, consistent with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen law enforcement and protect the public interest.

Through sustained vigilance, responsible policing, and stronger inter-agency cooperation, the PNP remains committed to delivering on its mandate under Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

04/11/2026

PNP NETS 21 MOST WANTED PERSONS, INCLUDING TWO FOREIGN NATIONALS, IN ONE DAY

A total of 21 wanted persons, including two foreign nationals, were arrested in coordinated police operations across the country on November 2, 2026, as the Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief PNP, intensified efforts to enforce outstanding warrants of arrest.

Among those arrested were individuals ranked among the No. 1 to No. 10 most wanted persons in their respective regions, facing cases involving murder, r**e, statutory r**e, sexual assault, qualified theft, and violations of laws protecting women and children, among other offenses.

In Quezon City, police arrested a No. 5 most wanted person in the National Capital Region for statutory r**e, with no bail recommended. In Davao de Oro, a No. 6 regional most wanted person was apprehended for the same offense, also with no bail recommended.

In Iloilo, a No. 4 most wanted person in Western Visayas was arrested in Di**le for two counts of r**e, with no bail recommended, and three counts of r**e by sexual assault, with ₱600,000.00 bail recommended.

In Eastern Visayas, police arrested the region's No. 1 most wanted person in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, in connection with two counts of r**e and r**e through sexual assault, with no bail recommended. Another No. 5 most wanted person was served a warrant for sexual assault while already under police custody in Hilongos, Leyte.

In Negros Occidental, a No. 5 most wanted person in Central Visayas was arrested in Murcia for murder, with no bail recommended. In Agusan del Sur, a No. 4 regional most wanted person was apprehended in Rosario for murder, also with no bail recommended.

In Isabela, police arrested four regional most wanted persons in separate operations: the No. 3 in Ilagan City, the Top 2 in Cabagan, and the No. 1 in San Mariano, all facing murder charges with no bail recommended; and the No. 4 in Santa Ana, Cagayan, facing 21 counts of statutory r**e, with varying bail recommendations under the cases.

In Bulacan, a No. 9 regional most wanted person was arrested in Meycauayan City for alleged violations of Republic Act No. 11930, along with cases of r**e by sexual assault and acts of lasciviousness. In Pampanga, a No. 8 most wanted person was apprehended in Angeles City for two counts of r**e, with no bail recommended.

In Davao Region, police arrested several regional most wanted persons in separate operations. These included a No. 10 most wanted person in Davao City facing 29 counts of qualified theft, a No. 4 in another Davao City operation for r**e, a No. 3 in Mati City for two counts of qualified r**e of a minor and two counts of lascivious conduct under Republic Act No. 7610, and a No. 5 in Montevista, Davao de Oro, for five counts of statutory r**e. The cases carried varying bail recommendations.

In addition, a No. 10 most wanted person in the Negros Island Region was arrested in Lingig, Surigao del Sur, for r**e.

The operations also resulted in the arrest of two foreign nationals. A German national was arrested in Pototan, Iloilo, while a Nigerian national was apprehended in Tondo, Manila. Both were wanted for alleged violations of Republic Act No. 9262, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act, and were placed under police custody.

The arrests were carried out through coordinated efforts of local police stations, provincial police offices, regional units, and national investigative teams.

Chief PNP PGen Nartatez stressed that the PNP will remain consistent in implementing lawful warrants, regardless of how long individuals have evaded arrest or where they may be found.

“Patuloy nating hahanapin ang mga taong may kinakaharap na kaso at may warrant of arrest. Kahit saan pa sila naroroon, gagawin ng ating mga pulis ang nararapat na hakbang upang maipatupad ang batas. We will make sure that every operation is done properly and with respect for due process,” PGen Nartatez said.

The operations support President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s commitment to strengthening peace and order and reflect the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), which emphasizes intelligence-driven and coordinated police action.

The PNP assures the public that it will sustain its efforts to locate and apprehend wanted individuals while respecting due process and the rights of all persons, in pursuit of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)