PNP SAF Force Support Battalion

28/10/2026

𝟓𝟖 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬!!!
During this holiday season, the different Line Battalions and offices under the Special Action Force traditionally lead the daily Christmas countdown greetings shared across all communication channels nationwide, bringing the holiday spirit to local communities.
By skill and virtue, we triumph!

28/10/2026

JUSTICE SERVED: CORDILLERA’S TOP FIVE REGIONAL MOST WANTED FOR S*X CRIMES BEHIND BARS
The Philippine National Police, under the leadership of Chief, PNP PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., has arrested all five Regional-Level Most Wanted Persons of the Cordillera Administrative Region for the fourth quarter of 2026, reinforcing efforts to bring wanted individuals to justice and uphold the rule of law.
The arrests stemmed from intensified manhunt operations conducted across the region in October.
In Abra, operatives of the Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU) of the Abra Police Provincial Office arrested the No. 1 regional-level wanted person, a 20-year-old male facing 10 counts of Statutory R**e, in Barangay Dalayap, Langiden.
In Baguio City, Police Station 9 arrested the No. 2 wanted person, a 42-year-old male facing two counts of Qualified R**e, in Purok 26, Upper San Carlos Heights. Police Station 5 apprehended the No. 3 wanted person, a 23-year-old male facing charges of Sexual Assault and Statutory R**e, in Purok 2, Barangay Upper Loakan-Liwanag. Meanwhile, Police Station 4 arrested the No. 5 wanted person, a 53-year-old male wanted for Statutory R**e, in Black Berry, Purok 8, Barangay Kias.
The manhunt concluded in Kalinga with the arrest of the No. 4 wanted person, a 27-year-old male wanted for Qualified R**e of a Minor, in Barangay Bulbol, Rizal. The operation was conducted by operatives of the PIU of the Kalinga Police Provincial Office.
All five arrested individuals underwent documentation and medical evaluation at their respective arresting units before being turned over to the courts that issued their warrants of arrest.
PGEN Nartatez emphasized the importance of holding wanted individuals accountable and ensuring that serious criminal cases proceed through the proper judicial process.
“Those wanted for serious crimes must not be allowed to evade accountability. We will sustain our manhunt efforts to ensure that they face the judicial process and answer for the charges against them,” PGEN Nartatez said.
“Walang puwang ang karahasan sa ating komunidad. Titiyakin nating mapapanagot sa batas ang mga pinaghahanap ng batas, upang tuluyang makamit ng mga biktima ang hustisyang nararapat para sa kanila,” he added.
The accomplishment supports the PNP Focused Agenda, a framework for transforming police service through stronger accountability and effective law enforcement, particularly under Enhanced Managing Police Operations.
As the PNP strengthens its efforts to bring wanted individuals before the courts under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the organization assures the public of its commitment to “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”
(PNP-PIO)

JUSTICE SERVED: CORDILLERA’S TOP FIVE REGIONAL MOST WANTED FOR S*X CRIMES BEHIND BARS

The Philippine National Police, under the leadership of Chief, PNP PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., has arrested all five Regional-Level Most Wanted Persons of the Cordillera Administrative Region for the fourth quarter of 2026, reinforcing efforts to bring wanted individuals to justice and uphold the rule of law.

The arrests stemmed from intensified manhunt operations conducted across the region in October.

In Abra, operatives of the Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU) of the Abra Police Provincial Office arrested the No. 1 regional-level wanted person, a 20-year-old male facing 10 counts of Statutory R**e, in Barangay Dalayap, Langiden.

In Baguio City, Police Station 9 arrested the No. 2 wanted person, a 42-year-old male facing two counts of Qualified R**e, in Purok 26, Upper San Carlos Heights. Police Station 5 apprehended the No. 3 wanted person, a 23-year-old male facing charges of Sexual Assault and Statutory R**e, in Purok 2, Barangay Upper Loakan-Liwanag. Meanwhile, Police Station 4 arrested the No. 5 wanted person, a 53-year-old male wanted for Statutory R**e, in Black Berry, Purok 8, Barangay Kias.

The manhunt concluded in Kalinga with the arrest of the No. 4 wanted person, a 27-year-old male wanted for Qualified R**e of a Minor, in Barangay Bulbol, Rizal. The operation was conducted by operatives of the PIU of the Kalinga Police Provincial Office.

All five arrested individuals underwent documentation and medical evaluation at their respective arresting units before being turned over to the courts that issued their warrants of arrest.

PGEN Nartatez emphasized the importance of holding wanted individuals accountable and ensuring that serious criminal cases proceed through the proper judicial process.

“Those wanted for serious crimes must not be allowed to evade accountability. We will sustain our manhunt efforts to ensure that they face the judicial process and answer for the charges against them,” PGEN Nartatez said.

“Walang puwang ang karahasan sa ating komunidad. Titiyakin nating mapapanagot sa batas ang mga pinaghahanap ng batas, upang tuluyang makamit ng mga biktima ang hustisyang nararapat para sa kanila,” he added.

The accomplishment supports the PNP Focused Agenda, a framework for transforming police service through stronger accountability and effective law enforcement, particularly under Enhanced Managing Police Operations.

As the PNP strengthens its efforts to bring wanted individuals before the courts under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the organization assures the public of its commitment to “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

27/10/2026

MAN POSING AS POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED IN QUEZON CITY
A quick verification call helped expose a man allegedly posing as a police officer and led to his arrest early Tuesday, October 27, inside a hotel in Cubao, Quezon City.
Under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), personnel of the Cubao Police Station 7 responded at around 12:20 a.m. after hotel security sought police assistance following a complaint involving a uniformed man who allegedly restrained a 54-year-old businessman and told him, “Huli ka.”
Responding officers found the 31-year-old man wearing a police uniform bearing the insignia of a Police Executive Master Sergeant and a patch associated with the Taguig City Police Station. He claimed to be a CIDG operative assigned at Camp Crame but could not present a PNP identification card.
Rather than rely on the man's claim, responding personnel immediately checked his supposed identity and assignment with the concerned unit. Verification showed that no officer matching the identity and assignment he presented was assigned to the CIDG.
The man was placed under arrest and is facing complaints for alleged violations of Article 177 (Usurpation of Authority or Official Functions) and Article 179 (Illegal Use of Uniforms or Insignia) of the Revised Penal Code. Documents are being prepared for the appropriate inquest proceedings.
For Chief PNP PGen Nartatez, the incident underscores why police personnel must remain accessible and why reports involving individuals who claim police authority should be checked without delay.
“Kapag may taong nagpapakilalang pulis, dapat madaling ma-verify kung sino talaga siya. Hindi sapat ang uniform o ang sinasabi niyang assignment. We have to check the facts, and if the claim does not hold up, we act accordingly and let the proper process take its course,” PGen Nartatez said.
The Chief PNP also emphasized that the police uniform carries with it a responsibility to protect, assist, and serve the public—not to create fear or confusion.
“Ang police uniform ay simbolo ng tiwala ng tao. Kaya hindi natin dapat hayaang gamitin ito para manakot, manlinlang, o magpanggap na may awtoridad. Our people deserve to know that when they encounter a police officer, they are dealing with someone who is properly identified and authorized,” he added.
The swift response reflects the PNP’s continuing emphasis on timely police action, verification, and coordination under its Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations. It likewise supports the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in strengthening responsive and accountable public service.
The PNP encourages the public to remain vigilant when approached by individuals claiming to be police officers, especially when their conduct or identity raises concern. Anyone who needs immediate police assistance may contact the nearest police station or call 911.
Through responsive action and adherence to lawful procedures, the PNP continues to uphold its commitment to Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.
(PNP-PIO)

MAN POSING AS POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED IN QUEZON CITY

A quick verification call helped expose a man allegedly posing as a police officer and led to his arrest early Tuesday, October 27, inside a hotel in Cubao, Quezon City.

Under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), personnel of the Cubao Police Station 7 responded at around 12:20 a.m. after hotel security sought police assistance following a complaint involving a uniformed man who allegedly restrained a 54-year-old businessman and told him, “Huli ka.”

Responding officers found the 31-year-old man wearing a police uniform bearing the insignia of a Police Executive Master Sergeant and a patch associated with the Taguig City Police Station. He claimed to be a CIDG operative assigned at Camp Crame but could not present a PNP identification card.

Rather than rely on the man's claim, responding personnel immediately checked his supposed identity and assignment with the concerned unit. Verification showed that no officer matching the identity and assignment he presented was assigned to the CIDG.

The man was placed under arrest and is facing complaints for alleged violations of Article 177 (Usurpation of Authority or Official Functions) and Article 179 (Illegal Use of Uniforms or Insignia) of the Revised Penal Code. Documents are being prepared for the appropriate inquest proceedings.

For Chief PNP PGen Nartatez, the incident underscores why police personnel must remain accessible and why reports involving individuals who claim police authority should be checked without delay.

“Kapag may taong nagpapakilalang pulis, dapat madaling ma-verify kung sino talaga siya. Hindi sapat ang uniform o ang sinasabi niyang assignment. We have to check the facts, and if the claim does not hold up, we act accordingly and let the proper process take its course,” PGen Nartatez said.

The Chief PNP also emphasized that the police uniform carries with it a responsibility to protect, assist, and serve the public—not to create fear or confusion.

“Ang police uniform ay simbolo ng tiwala ng tao. Kaya hindi natin dapat hayaang gamitin ito para manakot, manlinlang, o magpanggap na may awtoridad. Our people deserve to know that when they encounter a police officer, they are dealing with someone who is properly identified and authorized,” he added.

The swift response reflects the PNP’s continuing emphasis on timely police action, verification, and coordination under its Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations. It likewise supports the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in strengthening responsive and accountable public service.

The PNP encourages the public to remain vigilant when approached by individuals claiming to be police officers, especially when their conduct or identity raises concern. Anyone who needs immediate police assistance may contact the nearest police station or call 911.

Through responsive action and adherence to lawful procedures, the PNP continues to uphold its commitment to Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

27/10/2026

WANTED FOR R**E, MURDER, FI****MS CASES: 5 ARRESTED IN ONE-DAY PNP OPERATIONS
Under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), four wanted persons were arrested in separate operations across Batangas, Cebu, Basilan, and Aklan on October 26, 2026, including three individuals listed among their respective regional most wanted persons.
In Lipa City, Batangas, joint operatives of the Regional Special Operations Unit and Regional Intelligence Division 4A, Batangas Police Provincial Office, and Lipa City Component Police Station arrested a regional most wanted person. The accused is facing charges for statutory r**e and acts of lasciviousness involving a minor, stemming from a complaint filed in 2025. The arrest was made pursuant to warrants issued in connection with the case. The accused was informed of the charges and apprised of his constitutional rights.
In Alcantara, Cebu, personnel of the CIDG Lapu-Lapu City Field Unit, Regional Intelligence Unit 7, Intelligence Group, and Alcantara Municipal Police Station arrested a No. 10 regional most wanted person for violation of Republic Act No. 10591, or the Comprehensive Law on Fi****ms and Am******on. The arrest was made by virtue of a warrant, with bail recommended at ₱120,000.00. The accused was brought to the Alcantara Municipal Police Station for documentation and proper disposition.
In Lamitan City, Basilan, joint personnel from the Basilan Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit, Provincial Special Operations Group, RID Tracker Team, Special Action Force, 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company, Regional Mobile Force Battalion, and Quick Reaction Force arrested the No. 2 and No. 3 regional most wanted persons at around 5:30 p.m. on October 26. Both were wanted in connection with a murder case under Article 248 of the Revised Penal Code and were brought to the Basilan Police Provincial Office for documentation and proper legal proceedings.
Meanwhile, in New Washington, Aklan, CIDG Aklan Provincial Field Unit, together with the Police Intelligence Team of Aklan and New Washington Municipal Police Station, arrested the No. 1 regional most wanted person. in connection with a r**e case. The arrest was carried out pursuant to a warrant issued by the Regional Trial Court, Sixth Judicial Region, Branch 3, Kalibo, dated October 22, 2026, with no bail recommended. The accused was informed of the nature of the charge and his constitutional rights before being brought to the CIDG Aklan office.
Chief PNP PGen Nartatez said the arrests reflect the value of sustained coordination and careful police work in locating persons wanted by the courts.
“May mga taong matagal nang hinahanap, pero hindi ibig sabihin na nakakalimutan na natin sila. We keep working on the information, we coordinate with our units, and when we find them, we make sure the arrest is done properly and within the law. Hindi natin minamadali ang proseso, pero hindi rin natin pinapabayaan ang trabaho,” PGen Nartatez said.
The Chief PNP stressed that every arrest must be carried out with professionalism and respect for constitutional rights, ensuring that wanted persons are brought before the proper authorities through lawful procedures.
The operations form part of the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), which promotes coordinated, intelligence-based, and accountable police action. These efforts likewise support the peace and security priorities of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. by helping ensure that persons subject to lawful court processes are properly accounted for.
The PNP will continue to strengthen coordination among its units in locating wanted persons while upholding due process, human rights, and professional police standards, consistent with its commitment to a Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.
(PNP-PIO)

WANTED FOR R**E, MURDER, FI****MS CASES: 5 ARRESTED IN ONE-DAY PNP OPERATIONS

Under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), five wanted persons were arrested in separate operations across Batangas, Cebu, Basilan, and Aklan on October 26, 2026, including three individuals listed among their respective regional most wanted persons.

In Lipa City, Batangas, joint operatives of the Regional Special Operations Unit and Regional Intelligence Division 4A, Batangas Police Provincial Office, and Lipa City Component Police Station arrested a regional most wanted person. The accused is facing charges for statutory r**e and acts of lasciviousness involving a minor, stemming from a complaint filed in 2025. The arrest was made pursuant to warrants issued in connection with the case. The accused was informed of the charges and apprised of his constitutional rights.

In Alcantara, Cebu, personnel of the CIDG Lapu-Lapu City Field Unit, Regional Intelligence Unit 7, Intelligence Group, and Alcantara Municipal Police Station arrested a No. 10 regional most wanted person for violation of Republic Act No. 10591, or the Comprehensive Law on Fi****ms and Am******on. The arrest was made by virtue of a warrant, with bail recommended at ₱120,000.00. The accused was brought to the Alcantara Municipal Police Station for documentation and proper disposition.

In Lamitan City, Basilan, joint personnel from the Basilan Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit, Provincial Special Operations Group, RID Tracker Team, Special Action Force, 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company, Regional Mobile Force Battalion, and Quick Reaction Force arrested the No. 2 and No. 3 regional most wanted persons at around 5:30 p.m. on October 26. Both were wanted in connection with a murder case under Article 248 of the Revised Penal Code and were brought to the Basilan Police Provincial Office for documentation and proper legal proceedings.

Meanwhile, in New Washington, Aklan, CIDG Aklan Provincial Field Unit, together with the Police Intelligence Team of Aklan and New Washington Municipal Police Station, arrested the No. 1 regional most wanted person. in connection with a r**e case. The arrest was carried out pursuant to a warrant issued by the Regional Trial Court, Sixth Judicial Region, Branch 3, Kalibo, dated October 22, 2026, with no bail recommended. The accused was informed of the nature of the charge and his constitutional rights before being brought to the CIDG Aklan office.

Chief PNP PGen Nartatez said the arrests reflect the value of sustained coordination and careful police work in locating persons wanted by the courts.

“May mga taong matagal nang hinahanap, pero hindi ibig sabihin na nakakalimutan na natin sila. We keep working on the information, we coordinate with our units, and when we find them, we make sure the arrest is done properly and within the law. Hindi natin minamadali ang proseso, pero hindi rin natin pinapabayaan ang trabaho,” PGen Nartatez said.

The Chief PNP stressed that every arrest must be carried out with professionalism and respect for constitutional rights, ensuring that wanted persons are brought before the proper authorities through lawful procedures.

The operations form part of the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), which promotes coordinated, intelligence-based, and accountable police action. These efforts likewise support the peace and security priorities of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. by helping ensure that persons subject to lawful court processes are properly accounted for.

The PNP will continue to strengthen coordination among its units in locating wanted persons while upholding due process, human rights, and professional police standards, consistent with its commitment to a Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

27/10/2026

PNP SAFELY RECOVERS MISSING TWIN INFANTS IN PAMPANGA AFTER WEEKS-LONG SEARCH
Weeks after their reported transfer to another person, eight-month-old twin boys are now safely back under protective care following a coordinated police operation that led investigators to Candaba, Pampanga on October 25, 2026.
Under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), personnel of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), Southern Police District (SPD), and Taguig City Police Station pursued and verified leads across jurisdictions until the children were located and safely recovered.
The case began in August when the twins’ maternal grandmother sought police assistance after learning that the children had reportedly been transferred to a woman whom their mother had met through Facebook. Police investigators subsequently gathered information concerning the circumstances surrounding the transfer and traced leads that pointed outside Metro Manila.
The investigation led police personnel to Aurora, where a 32-year-old woman was arrested on October 19, 2026, in connection with the case. However, the twins were not found at the location at that time. Information obtained during the investigation indicated that the infants had allegedly been turned over to another couple in Bulacan, prompting authorities to expand their coordination and continue validating the children’s whereabouts.
Further police follow-up eventually led investigators to Candaba, Pampanga, where the twins were recovered on October 25. The children were immediately placed under appropriate protective care, while authorities continued to verify the circumstances surrounding their movement and determine the possible involvement of other individuals.
Chief PNP PGen Nartatez commended the police personnel involved for maintaining focus on the safe recovery of the children despite the case crossing several jurisdictions.
“Ang pinakamahalaga, nahanap natin ang dalawang bata at ligtas sila. That was our priority from the beginning. The team followed every lead, coordinated with the units concerned, and kept working until they reached the children. Hindi natapos ang trabaho sa unang arrest—the priority was to make sure the twins were found and protected,” PGen Nartatez said.
He emphasized that the investigation will continue to establish the complete circumstances of the case while ensuring that the rights and welfare of the children remain protected.
“Kapag mga bata ang involved, we have to be both quick and careful. We will continue to verify the information, determine what really happened, and identify those who may have been involved. At the same time, we will make sure that the children receive the protection and care they need,” he added.
The PNP continues to coordinate with law enforcement and social welfare agencies as investigators establish the circumstances surrounding the twins’ transfer and determine whether other individuals may have been involved.
The operation underscores the value of coordinated police action across jurisdictions, consistent with the priorities of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and the PNP Focused Agenda under Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), particularly in pursuing verified information to protect vulnerable individuals.
The PNP urges the public to promptly report credible information involving missing or endangered children and refrain from spreading unverified details that may affect their safety or the investigation.
With the twins safely recovered, the PNP remains committed to protecting children and pursuing every lawful lead, in keeping with its commitment to a Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.
(PNP-PIO)

PNP SAFELY RECOVERS MISSING TWIN INFANTS IN PAMPANGA AFTER WEEKS-LONG SEARCH

Weeks after their reported transfer to another person, eight-month-old twin boys are now safely back under protective care following a coordinated police operation that led investigators to Candaba, Pampanga on October 25, 2026.

Under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), personnel of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), Southern Police District (SPD), and Taguig City Police Station pursued and verified leads across jurisdictions until the children were located and safely recovered.

The case began in August when the twins’ maternal grandmother sought police assistance after learning that the children had reportedly been transferred to a woman whom their mother had met through Facebook. Police investigators subsequently gathered information concerning the circumstances surrounding the transfer and traced leads that pointed outside Metro Manila.

The investigation led police personnel to Aurora, where a 32-year-old woman was arrested on October 19, 2026, in connection with the case. However, the twins were not found at the location at that time. Information obtained during the investigation indicated that the infants had allegedly been turned over to another couple in Bulacan, prompting authorities to expand their coordination and continue validating the children’s whereabouts.

Further police follow-up eventually led investigators to Candaba, Pampanga, where the twins were recovered on October 25. The children were immediately placed under appropriate protective care, while authorities continued to verify the circumstances surrounding their movement and determine the possible involvement of other individuals.

Chief PNP PGen Nartatez commended the police personnel involved for maintaining focus on the safe recovery of the children despite the case crossing several jurisdictions.

“Ang pinakamahalaga, nahanap natin ang dalawang bata at ligtas sila. That was our priority from the beginning. The team followed every lead, coordinated with the units concerned, and kept working until they reached the children. Hindi natapos ang trabaho sa unang arrest—the priority was to make sure the twins were found and protected,” PGen Nartatez said.

He emphasized that the investigation will continue to establish the complete circumstances of the case while ensuring that the rights and welfare of the children remain protected.

“Kapag mga bata ang involved, we have to be both quick and careful. We will continue to verify the information, determine what really happened, and identify those who may have been involved. At the same time, we will make sure that the children receive the protection and care they need,” he added.

The PNP continues to coordinate with law enforcement and social welfare agencies as investigators establish the circumstances surrounding the twins’ transfer and determine whether other individuals may have been involved.

The operation underscores the value of coordinated police action across jurisdictions, consistent with the priorities of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and the PNP Focused Agenda under Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), particularly in pursuing verified information to protect vulnerable individuals.

The PNP urges the public to promptly report credible information involving missing or endangered children and refrain from spreading unverified details that may affect their safety or the investigation.

With the twins safely recovered, the PNP remains committed to protecting children and pursuing every lawful lead, in keeping with its commitment to a Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

27/10/2026

PNP SAF CONDUCTS OATH-TAKING AND DONNING OF RANKS CEREMONY FOR NEWLY PROMOTED POLICE COLONEL
Sta. Rosa City, Laguna – The Philippine National Police Special Action Force (PNP SAF), under the leadership of PMGEN PAUL KENNETH T LUCAS, Director, SAF conducted the Oath-Taking and Donning of Ranks Ceremony of Newly Promoted Police Colonel at Tagaligtas Hall, HSAF, Fort Sto. Domingo, Sta. Rosa City, Laguna.
The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the career of PCOL MARGIELYN J LOZADA, Chief, Logistics Management Division, SAF recognizing her dedication to duty, professional achievements, and unwavering commitment to public service.
As the administering officer, PMGEN LUCAS emphasized that promotion entails greater responsibilities and a renewed commitment to the organization’s mission. He underscored the importance of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and dedication to duty, reminding the promotee that effective leadership is demonstrated not only through rank but also through service and leading by example.
In her message, PCOL LOZADA expressed her gratitude for the trust and confidence placed in her, acknowledging the support of the SAF leadership, colleagues, and family throughout her career. She also reaffirmed her commitment to carrying out the responsibilities of her new rank with honor, humility, and dedication to the mission of the Special Action Force.
This promotion marks not only a significant career milestone but also a renewed commitment to serve with honor, lead with integrity, and uphold the core values of the PNP SAF and may the Almighty continue to bless PCOL LOZADA as she also continues to inspire others through her dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment for public service.

27/10/2026

SAF Sniper Course Class 03-026-SAF-2026-001 Concludes Training, Reinforces Values of Professionalism and Integrity
Sta. Rosa City, Laguna – On October 27, 2026, the Special Action Force under the leadership of PMGEN PAUL KENNETH T LUCAS, Director, SAF, and spearheaded by PBGEN JONATHAN G CALIXTO, Deputy Director, SAF, conducted the Closing Ceremony of the SAF Sniper Course (SAFSC) Class 03-026-SAF-2026-001 at the Headquarters SAF Gymnasium, Fort Sto. Domingo, Sta. Rosa City, Laguna. The ceremony was graced by PBGEN MARLO A CASTILLO, Executive Officer, Directorate for Personnel, as the Guest of Honor and Speaker.
In his message, PBGEN CASTILLO emphasized that being a sniper requires more than technical expertise, precision, and tactical proficiency. He highlighted the core values embodied in the word SNIPER: Self-Discipline, Never Give Up, Integrity, Patience, Excellence, and Responsibility. He reminded the graduates to remain composed under pressure, learn from setbacks, uphold ethical standards, and continuously improve their knowledge and skills.
He further stressed that a police officer's true worth is not measured solely by rank, medals, or accomplishments, but by the trust earned, lives protected, and positive difference made in the community. He encouraged the graduates to remain accountable for their actions and decisions and to perform their duties lawfully, ethically, and professionally.
The closing ceremony marks the culmination of the graduates' specialized training and reinforces SAF's commitment to developing highly skilled, disciplined, and principled personnel dedicated to mission accomplishment and the protection of the public.