PNP Leyte Police Provincial Office

𝐋𝐏𝐏𝐎 𝐍𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝟏𝟓𝟕 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒

KUTA KANKABATO, SAN JOSE, TACLOBAN CITY– The Leyte Police Provincial Office (LPPO), under the leadership of PCOL CELERINO M SACRO JR, Officer-In-Charge, intensified its campaign against wanted persons and successfully arrested 157 individuals through sustained manhunt operations conducted across the province from May 1 to 31, 2026.

The operations resulted in the arrest of 26 Most Wanted Persons (MWPs) and 131 Other Wanted Persons (OWPs), for a total of 157 wanted persons apprehended during the month. Among the arrested MWPs were one (1) Regional Most Wanted Person, thirteen (13) Provincial Most Wanted Persons, three (3) City Most Wanted Persons, and nine (9) Municipal Most Wanted Persons.

The accomplishment reflects the unwavering commitment of LPPO and its municipal and city police stations to locating and apprehending individuals with standing warrants of arrest, ensuring that they are brought before the courts to answer for their offenses.

“I commend all operating units for their dedication and professionalism in carrying out intelligence-driven and coordinated law enforcement operations. The successful implementation of the manhunt campaign contributes to the maintenance of peace and order and strengthens public trust in the police organization,” said PCOL SACRO.

LPPO remains steadfast in intensifying its manhunt operations and ensuring that wanted persons are brought to justice, contributing to a safer and more secure community in line with the Philippine National Police’s thrust of “Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”

For emergencies, dial 911, press 1, or contact the Leyte Police Provincial Office through Hotline: 0998 598 6477 or via Facebook: Leyte Police Provincial Office.

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𝐋𝐏𝐏𝐎 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐐𝐂𝐏𝐃’𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝟒 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫

𝐊𝐔𝐓𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐎, 𝐒𝐀𝐍 𝐉𝐎𝐒𝐄, 𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 — The Leyte Police Provincial Office (LPPO), under the leadership of PCOL CELERINO M SACRO JR, Officer-in-Charge, through its Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU) as lead unit, in coordination with La Paz Municipal Police Station led by PLT ACHILLES ORLANDO A AMARGO, Officer-in-Charge; 1st Leyte Provincial Mobile Force Company headed by PMAJ ROBIN JAMES BATE; Northern Leyte Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG); and Kamuning Police Station 10, Quezon City Police District, successfully arrested the Rank 4 District Level Most Wanted Person of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) for the crimes of Murder and Attempted Murder during a law enforcement operation in Brgy. Sta. Elena, La Paz, Leyte.

Arrested was alias “Jeloy,” 33 years old, a Lalamove driver, and presently residing in Brgy. Lubi-Lubi, La Paz, Leyte. The accused was apprehended by virtue of a Warrant of Arrest dated March 10, 2026, issued by the Presiding Judge of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 225, Quezon City. The warrant stemmed from charges for Murder and Attempted Murder, with a recommended bail of Php120,000.00.

During the operation, the accused was informed of the nature of his arrest and apprised of his constitutional rights in a language he fully understood. He was subsequently brought to La Paz Municipal Police Station for documentation and proper disposition pending turnover to the court of origin.

“I commend all operating personnel for their dedication and professionalism. This arrest highlights the effectiveness of intelligence-driven operations and inter-unit coordination in locating and apprehending wanted persons,” PCOL SACRO said.

The successful arrest underscores LPPO’s continuing campaign against wanted persons and reinforces its commitment to public safety and the rule of law, in line with the Philippine National Police’s thrust of “Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”

For emergencies, dial 911, press 1, or contact the Leyte Police Provincial Office through Hotline: 0998-598-6477 or via Facebook: Leyte Police Provincial Office.

𝐋𝐏𝐏𝐎 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝟏𝟐 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝟏𝟏 𝐒𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒

𝐊𝐔𝐓𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐎, 𝐒𝐀𝐍 𝐉𝐎𝐒𝐄, 𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 — The Leyte Police Provincial Office (LPPO), under the leadership of PCOL CELERINO M SACRO JR, Officer-in-Charge, through personnel of Matalom MPS led by PLT RONNEL B CAWILI, OIC; Palompon MPS led by PCPT RUSTHY C ALVARADO, OIC; Javier MPS led by PLT JEFFREY J TAPALES, OIC; Villaba MPS led by PCPT REALTHUR S TABERNERO, OIC; Tolosa MPS led by PCPT JOSE A COSTINIANO JR, OIC; Hilongos MPS led by PLTCOL ALAN M CAMASIN, OIC; and Dulag MPS led by PCPT CLARO ANTHONY D FRANCISCO, OIC, intensified its campaign against wanted persons, resulting in the arrest of twelve (12) individuals in separate operations conducted on June 1, 2026, across Leyte, with support from partner law enforcement units.

In Brgy San Pedro, Matalom, Leyte, Matalom MPS personnel arrested alias “Kano,” 33 years old, for Violation of Section 5(1), RA 9262.

In Brgy Lomonon, Palompon, Leyte, Palompon MPS personnel arrested alias “Bruno,” 30 years old, and alias “Troy,” 54 years old, for Qualified Theft.

In Brgy Poblacion, Javier, Leyte, Javier MPS personnel arrested alias “Jay-r,” 33 years old, alias “Bako,” 25 years old, and alias “Dex,” 25 years old, for violations of Municipal Ordinance No 2012-04 and Provincial Ordinance No 2011-02.

In Brgy Calbugos, Villaba, Leyte, Villaba MPS personnel arrested alias “Kobe,” 33 years old, for Qualified Theft.

In Brgy Imelda, Tolosa, Leyte, Tolosa MPS personnel arrested alias “Rex,” 31 years old, and alias “Jun-jun,” 20 years old, for Violation of Section 93 of Republic Act No 10654.

In Brgy Western Poblacion, Hilongos, Leyte, Hilongos MPS personnel successfully served a warrant of arrest against alias “Akta,” 23 years old, and alias “Marko,” 35 years old, for Qualified Theft through coordinated tracker team operations.

In Brgy Highway, Dulag, Leyte, Dulag MPS personnel arrested alias “Bert,” 28 years old, for Robbery.

All twelve (12) arrested individuals were informed of the nature of their arrest and apprised of their constitutional rights in a language known and understood by them. They are currently under the custody of their respective operating units for proper documentation and disposition prior to turnover to the courts of origin.

“I commend all operating units for their successful operations. These arrests show our firm commitment to pursue wanted persons and uphold the rule of law,” PCOL SACRO said.

LPPO remains steadfast in its intensified law enforcement operations against wanted persons in line with the vision of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”

For emergencies, dial 911, press 1, or contact the Leyte Police Provincial Office through Hotline: 0998-598-6701, page: Leyte Police Provincial Office, or email at [email protected].

𝐋𝐏𝐏𝐎 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐕’𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟏 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐞

KUTA KANKABATO, SAN JOSE, TACLOBAN CITY—The Leyte Police Provincial Office (LPPO), under the leadership of PCOL CELERINO M SACRO JR, Provincial Director, through the Jaro Municipal Police Station led by PMAJ RONALD A PUSO, Chief of Police, successfully arrested a Top 1 Regional Level Most Wanted Person charged with Three (3) Counts of R**e during a law enforcement operation conducted in the evening of June 1, 2026, in Brgy. Olotan, Jaro, Leyte.

The operation was led by the Jaro MPS, together with the Regional Intelligence Division 8, Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU), 2nd Leyte Provincial Mobile Force Company (LPMFC), and the 805th Maneuver Company RMFB8.

Arrested was alias “Dondon,” 36 years old, a tire man with live-in partner, and a resident of Brgy. Olotan, Jaro, Leyte. The accused was apprehended by virtue of a warrant of arrest dated May 14, 2026, for the crime of Three (3) Counts of R**e, with no bail recommended.

During the operation, the accused was informed of the nature of his arrest and apprised of his constitutional rights in a language he knew and understood. He was subsequently brought to Jaro MPS for proper documentation and disposition prior to turnover to the court of origin.

“This accomplishment shows our firm resolve to bring wanted persons before the courts. I commend the Jaro MPS and all units involved for their dedication,” PCOL SACRO said.

The accomplishment highlights the LPPO’s continuing efforts to track down wanted persons and strengthen public safety across the province, in line with the PNP’s commitment to delivering “Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”

For emergencies, dial 911, press 1, or contact the Leyte Police Provincial Office through Hotline: 0998 598 6477 or via Facebook: Leyte Police Provincial Office.

𝐋𝐏𝐏𝐎 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐬’ 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟏𝟎 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞

𝐊𝐔𝐓𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐎, 𝐒𝐀𝐍 𝐉𝐎𝐒𝐄, 𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 — The Leyte Police Provincial Office (LPPO), under the leadership of PCOL CELERINO M SACRO JR, Officer-in-Charge, through personnel of MacArthur Municipal Police Station (MPS) led by PLT JOSEPH B FALLE, Officer-in-Charge, in coordination with Tagum City Police Station, successfully facilitated the arrest of a Top 10 Regional Level Most Wanted Person charged with seven counts of Lascivious Conduct under Section 5(b) of the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act (RA 7610) during a law enforcement operation conducted on June 1, 2026, in Brgy. Causwagan, MacArthur, Leyte.

Arrested was alias “Pilo,” 40 years old, a resident of Purok Tulay, Brgy. San Isidro, Tagum City, Davao del Norte. He was apprehended by virtue of a Warrant of Arrest dated February 24, 2026, issued by the Family Court, Branch 2, Eleventh Judicial Region, Tagum City, Davao del Norte, for seven counts of Lascivious Conduct under Section 5(b) of RA 7610. Bail was recommended at Php200,000.00 for each count.

Following his arrest, the accused was informed of the nature of his arrest and apprised of his constitutional rights in a language he knew and understood. He was subsequently brought to Tagum City Police Station for documentation and proper disposition before being turned over to the court of origin.

“I commend all personnel involved for their dedication and professionalism. The arrest of wanted persons, especially those charged with crimes against children, remains a priority of LPPO,” PCOL SACRO said.

This accomplishment underscores LPPO’s intensified campaign against wanted persons and its commitment to protecting vulnerable sectors of society, particularly children, while continuously promoting peace, order, and public safety in line with the Philippine National Police’s thrust of “Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”

For emergencies, dial 911, press 1, or contact the Leyte Police Provincial Office through Hotline: 0998-598-6477 or via Facebook: Leyte Police Provincial Office.

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𝐋𝐏𝐏𝐎 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐑𝐎 𝟖 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐄-𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠; 𝟏𝟎 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝

KUTA KANKABATO, SAN JOSE, TACLOBAN CITY—In line with the directive of the Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), PGEN JOSE MELENCIO C NARTATEZ JR, to intensify the campaign against all forms of illegal gambling, the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8), under the leadership of PBGEN JASON L CAPOY, Regional Director, with the support of the Leyte Police Provincial Office (LPPO) led by PCOL CELERINO M SACRO JR, Provincial Director, successfully dismantled an illegal online cockfighting (e-sabong) operation in Hindang, Leyte on May 29, 2026.

The enforcement operation was spearheaded by PRO8’s Regional Intelligence Division 8 (RID-8), Regional Special Enforcement Unit (RSEU), and Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit 8 (RACU-8), with assistance from the Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU-LPPO), Hindang Municipal Police Station, and the 1st Leyte Provincial Mobile Force Company.

Arrested during the operation were alias “Wel,” a barangay kagawad of Hindang, Leyte who served as pit referee; alias “Anton,” a cockpit operator from Hindang, Leyte; aliases “Ben” and “Gino,” derby promoters from Ormoc City; alias “Nathan,” a pit referee from Hindang, Leyte; and aliases “Carl,” “Garry,” “Ariel,” “Kurt,” and “Willy,” IT technicians from various municipalities in Leyte.

Recovered from the suspects were ICT equipment used in facilitating the illegal e-sabong activities, including internet routers, a desktop computer server, a CCTV digital video recorder, and CCTV cameras connected to the online streaming platform.

The arrested suspects and recovered evidence were brought to Hindang MPS for proper documentation and filing of charges for Violation of Presidential Decree No. 1602, in relation to Executive Order No. 9 and Republic Act No. 10175, otherwise known as the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.

PCOL SACRO commended all supporting units for their cooperation and professionalism. “This accomplishment demonstrates the strong collaboration between PRO8 and LPPO in suppressing illegal gambling activities. LPPO will continue to support regional operations to ensure peace, order, and public safety in Leyte,” he said.

This achievement highlights LPPO’s role in reinforcing PRO8’s intensified campaign against illegal gambling, in line with the PNP’s commitment to deliver ‘Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.’

For emergencies, dial 911, press 1, or contact the Leyte Police Provincial Office through Hotline: 0998 598 6477 or via Facebook: Leyte Police Provincial Office.

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝟏𝟐:𝟑𝟎-𝟑𝟏

30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

30 At iibigin mo ang Panginoon mong Dios ng buong puso mo, at ng buong kaluluwa mo, at ng buong pagiisip mo, at ng buong lakas mo.
31 Ang pangalawa ay ito, Iibigin mo ang iyong kapuwa na gaya ng iyong sarili. Walang ibang utos na hihigit sa mga ito.

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𝐋𝐏𝐏𝐎 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝟔 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒

𝐊𝐔𝐓𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐎, 𝐒𝐀𝐍 𝐉𝐎𝐒𝐄, 𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 — The Leyte Police Provincial Office (LPPO), under the leadership of PCOL CELERINO M SACRO JR, Provincial Director, through personnel of MacArthur MPS led by PLT JOSEPH B FALLE; Mahaplag MPS led by PCPT ANTHONY-RE B AMORA; Hilongos MPS led by PMAJ AMBROCIO V. DEMAIN; Palompon MPS led by PCPT RUSHTY C. ALVARADO; and Tolosa MPS led by PCPT JOSE A. COSTINIANO JR, intensified its campaign against wanted persons, resulting in the arrest of six (6) Wanted Persons in separate operations conducted from May 29 to 31, 2026, in Leyte.

In Brgy. Liwayway and Brgy. Quezon, MacArthur, Leyte, personnel of MacArthur MPS arrested two (2) suspects namely alias “Ryan,” 30 years old, and alias “Caloy,” 51 years old, both residents of MacArthur, Leyte, by virtue of Warrant of Arrests for Violation of Presidential Decree No. 449, as amended by Presidential Decree No. 1602, and for Assault Upon an Agent of a Person in Authority issued by the Municipal Circuit Trial Court of MacArthur-Mayorga, Leyte.

Meanwhile, personnel of Mahaplag MPS arrested alias “Indoy,” 62 years old, a farmer and resident of Brgy. Union, Mahaplag, Leyte, by virtue of a Warrant of Arrest for Violation of Presidential Decree No. 449, as amended by Presidential Decree No. 1602, issued by the Municipal Trial Court of Mahaplag, Leyte.

Likewise, in Brgy. Proteccion, Hilongos, Leyte, personnel of Hilongos MPS arrested alias “Wina,” 59 years old, for Slander (Oral Defamation) under Article 358 of the Revised Penal Code by virtue of a warrant issued by the Municipal Trial Court of Hilongos, Leyte.

Meanwhile, in Palompon, Leyte, personnel of Palompon MPS arrested alias “Inok,” 29 years old, by virtue of a Warrant of Arrest for Violation of Sections 5 and 11, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165 and Violation of Republic Act No. 10591, issued by the Regional Trial Court, Branch 17, Palompon, Leyte.

Likewise, in Tolosa, Leyte, personnel of Tolosa MPS arrested alias “Erson,” 39 years old, by virtue of a Warrant of Arrest dated May 28, 2026, for Violation of Section 93 of Republic Act No. 10654, issued by the Municipal Trial Court of Tolosa, Leyte, with bail fixed at Php 4,000.00 for his temporary liberty.

All arrested individuals were informed of the nature of their arrest and apprised of their constitutional rights in a language known and understood by them. They are currently under the custody of their respective operating units for proper documentation and disposition prior to their turnover to the courts of origin.

“I commend all operating units involved for the successful conduct of these operations, which underscore LPPO’s continuing commitment to its intensified campaign against wanted persons. We will remain relentless in our efforts to ensure that individuals facing criminal charges are brought before the courts and held accountable under the law,” PCOL SACRO said.

LPPO remains steadfast in its intensified law enforcement operations in line with the vision of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”

For emergencies, dial 911, press 1, or contact the Leyte Police Provincial Office through Hotline: 0998-598-6477 or via Facebook: Leyte Police Provincial Office.

𝐋𝐏𝐏𝐎 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐕’𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟑 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫

KUTA KANKABATO, SAN JOSE, TACLOBAN CITY—The Leyte Police Provincial Office (LPPO), under the leadership of PCOL CELERINO M SACRO JR, Provincial Director, through the Leyte Municipal Police Station, led by PCPT GREGORIO G WABINA JR, successfully arrested a Top 3 Regional Level Most Wanted Person charged with murder during a law enforcement operation conducted on the morning of June 1, 2026, in Brgy. Talostosan, Naval, Biliran.

The operation was led by the Leyte MPS, together with the Regional Intelligence Unit 8, Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU), 2nd Leyte Provincial Mobile Force Company (LPMFC), Naval Municipal Police Station, and the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Biliran Provincial Field Unit.

Arrested was alias “Lito,” 42 years old, a farmer and resident of Brgy. Palarao, Leyte, Leyte. The accused was apprehended by virtue of a warrant of arrest dated April 10, 2026, issued by the Acting Presiding Judge of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 13, Carigara, Leyte, with no bail recommended.

During the operation, the accused was informed of the nature of his arrest and apprised of his constitutional rights in a language he knew and understood. He was subsequently brought to Leyte MPS for proper documentation and disposition prior to turnover to the court of origin.

“This successful operation reflects our unwavering commitment to bringing wanted persons before the courts. I commend all operating units for their professionalism and dedication in the successful implementation of this operation. We remain steadfast in upholding the rule of law and maintaining peace and order throughout the province,” PCOL SACRO said.

The accomplishment highlights the LPPO’s continuing efforts to track down wanted persons and strengthen public safety across the province, in line with the PNP’s commitment to delivering “Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”

For emergencies, dial 911, press 1, or contact the Leyte Police Provincial Office through Hotline: 0998 598 6477 or via Facebook: Leyte Police Provincial Office.
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