30/10/2026
FIVE MOST WANTED PERSONS, INCLUDING MALAYSIAN NATIONAL, ARRESTED
Five wanted persons, including a Malaysian national facing a drug-related charge, were placed under police custody following separate operations on October 28, as the Philippine National Police (PNP), led by Chief PNP Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., continues to implement arrest warrants and support the orderly administration of justice.
The arrests were carried out in Metro Manila, Cebu, Sultan Kudarat, Bukidnon, and Sarangani Province, involving individuals facing charges of murder, frustrated murder, violations of Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, and destructive arson. Several of those arrested were listed among the top wanted personalities at the regional level.
In Quezon City, personnel of the PNP Anti-Kidnapping Group served a warrant of arrest at its headquarters in Camp BGen Rafael T. Crame against a Malaysian national of legal age, in connection with a case involving an alleged violation of Republic Act No. 9165. The court recommended bail of ₱40,000.00 and remained under the custody of the facility.
In Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, police served a warrant on a 30-year-old man facing a murder charge while he was at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Male Dormitory in Barangay Mactan. In Columbio, Sultan Kudarat, a 43-year-old man was arrested for frustrated murder through a coordinated operation involving local police, provincial mobile force personnel, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, and the PNP Special Action Force.
Meanwhile, police in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, arrested a regional No. 10 Most Wanted Person facing cases for violations of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act. In Malapatan, Sarangani Province, authorities also apprehended a regional No. 10 Most Wanted Person facing a charge of destructive arson.
The arrested individuals were placed under the custody of the appropriate police units or detention facility for the necessary legal proceedings. All cases will be handled in accordance with law, with the rights of the accused respected throughout the judicial process.
Chief PNP Nartatez underscored the importance of sustained coordination and diligent implementation of court-issued warrants in ensuring that cases move forward through the justice system.
“Ang bawat warrant na naipatutupad ay bahagi ng ating tungkuling tiyaking gumagana ang proseso ng hustisya. We must do our job carefully, coordinate with the proper units, and respect the rights of every person involved. Our responsibility is to enforce the law fairly and professionally, wherever the operation takes us,” Nartatez said.
He emphasized that the PNP will continue to strengthen coordination among operating units and partner agencies to locate wanted persons and implement lawful police actions with professionalism, discipline, and accountability.
These accomplishments support the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations, through coordinated operations and the effective implementation of lawful police actions. They also contribute to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to public safety and the rule of law, reinforcing efforts to build safer communities and strengthen public confidence in law enforcement.
The PNP remains committed to pursuing outstanding warrants, respecting due process, and delivering accountable police service in support of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.
(PNP-PIO)