Jorben B Cortez

16/10/2026

16/10/2026

𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝟒𝐀'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

Aligned with the 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟, 𝐏𝐍𝐏'𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚 and the leadership thrust of Acting Regional Director PBGen Dominic L Baccay under the PRO 4A 𝐁.𝐄.𝐒.𝐓. – 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, which calls on every police officer to 𝐁𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭, the PRO 4A continues to intensify its anti-criminality campaign. Its daily accomplishments highlight the arrest of Most Wanted Persons, sustained operations against illegal drugs, illegal gambling, and loose fi****ms, as well as the enforcement of local ordinances to uphold peace, public safety, and order throughout the CALABARZON Region.

15/10/2026

15/10/2026

CITIZEN REPORT, SAFER CITIES PATROL LEAD TO FI***RM ARREST IN BULACAN

Under the leadership of PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), a citizen’s report and the quick response of police personnel under the PNP’s Safer Cities Initiative led to the arrest of a man who was found carrying a 9mm pistol and am******on without presenting documents authorizing his possession in Calumpit, Bulacan, early Wednesday October 14, 2026.

The incident occurred along McArthur Highway in Barangay Poblacion after personnel of the Calumpit Municipal Police Station, who were conducting patrol activities under the Safer Cities Initiative, received information from a concerned citizen about a group of men drinking beside the highway, one of whom was reportedly carrying a fi***rm.

Police personnel, together with barangay tanods, immediately proceeded to the area to verify the report. During the encounter, officers noticed the handle of a fi***rm protruding from the waist of one of the individuals.

The man is a business owner and resident of Calumpit. When asked to present documents authorizing his possession of the fi***rm, he was unable to do so. Police subsequently recovered from him a 9mm SARICAM pistol and a magazine containing 15 live rounds of 9mm am******on.

The fi***rm and am******on were brought to the Calumpit Municipal Police Station for proper documentation and verification with the Fi****ms and Explosives Office. Appropriate charges for alleged violation of Republic Act No. 10591, or the Comprehensive Fi****ms and Am******on Regulation Act, are being prepared for filing before the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor in Malolos City, Bulacan.

A companion of the arrested man was also apprehended for an alleged violation of a municipal ordinance and was turned over to barangay authorities for proper disposition.

PGen Nartatez emphasized that community cooperation remains an important part of keeping police response focused on preventing incidents before they escalate.

“Kapag may concerned citizen na nagsasabi ng posibleng problema, hindi natin dapat balewalain. We respond, we verify, and we act within the law. In this case, mabilis ang naging coordination kaya na-check agad ang situation at nakita kung may dapat aksyunan,” PGen Nartatez said.

The Chief PNP also underscored that police visibility is most effective when it is supported by an informed and engaged community.

“Hindi lang naman police presence ang Safer Cities. It is also about people knowing that they can reach out to the police when something doesn’t look right. Kapag nagtutulungan ang komunidad at pulis, mas maaga nating naaagapan ang mga bagay na maaaring maging problema,” he added.

The operation reflects the PNP’s continuing effort to strengthen police visibility, community coordination, and timely intervention through the Safer Cities Initiative, in line with the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO).

The PNP continues to strengthen community-based policing and responsive law enforcement in support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to safer communities, while ensuring that every police action is carried out with professionalism, respect for individual rights, and adherence to due process.

These efforts form part of the PNP’s continuing pursuit of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

15/10/2026

SIX MOST WANTED PERSONS ARRESTED IN ONE DAY OVER MURDER, DRUG, THEFT, R**E CASES

The Philippine National Police (PNP) tracked down and arrested six individuals listed among the most wanted persons in their respective areas in separate operations conducted on October 12, 2026.

Several of those arrested were also listed among the most wanted persons in other police regions, reflecting the importance of coordination when individuals sought in one area are located elsewhere.

In Puerto Princesa City, police arrested a 42-year-old man ranked as the No. 2 Most Wanted Person in the area in connection with a murder case. In Calinog, Iloilo, a 32-year-old man listed as a No. 4 Most Wanted Person in the National Capital Region was arrested for violation of Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, in connection with the service of sentence.

Also arrested were a 34-year-old man ranked as a No. 4 Most Wanted Person in Police Regional Office 4A who was located in Tabango, Leyte, and a 42-year-old man listed as the No. 2 Most Wanted Person in Palawan who was apprehended in Puerto Princesa City, both in connection with murder cases.

Police in La Union likewise arrested a 46-year-old woman ranked as a No. 10 Most Wanted Person in the area in connection with eight counts of qualified theft. In Valenzuela City, a 44-year-old man listed as a No. 8 Most Wanted Person in Police Regional Office 8 was arrested in connection with a case for r**e in relation to Republic Act No. 7610.

Chief PNP Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the operations show the value of keeping police units connected and responsive to information, particularly when wanted persons move from one locality to another.

“Whether a wanted person is in Palawan, Iloilo, Leyte, or Metro Manila, our police units must remain connected. One piece of information can make the difference. Kaya tuloy-tuloy ang coordination natin until we locate the person and properly serve the warrant,” PGen Nartatez said.

The continuing effort forms part of the PNP’s Focused Agenda, particularly under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, which calls for more coordinated, information-driven, and responsive police action. It also supports the peace and order priorities of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. through effective and accountable law enforcement.

The PNP will continue strengthening coordination among its units and partner agencies in locating wanted persons while ensuring that police action remains firmly anchored on the law, due process, and respect for human rights—all toward delivering the promise of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

13/10/2026

₱10.53-M WORTH OF SUSPECTED SMUGGLED CI******ES SEIZED IN ZAMBOANGA CITY

Under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), authorities seized 180 master cases of suspected smuggled ci******es worth an estimated ₱10.53 million during a coordinated anti-smuggling operation in Zamboanga City on the night of October 12, 2026.

The operation in Sitio Catumbal, Barangay Culianan, also led to the arrest of one individual and the confiscation of a closed van believed to have been used to transport the ci******es.

The operation brought together the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Zamboanga City Field Unit, Police Station 4 and the City Mobile Force Company of Zamboanga City Police Office, Regional Mobile Force Battalion 9, and the Bureau of Customs Regional Office 9.

The arrested individual is under the custody of the CIDG Zamboanga City Field Unit for proper disposition. Authorities are documenting the seized items and undertaking the necessary procedures for the case.

PGEN Nartatez said the operation underscores the importance of cooperation among law enforcement agencies in preventing suspected smuggled goods from reaching the market.

“Kapag may smuggling, naaapektuhan ang mga negosyanteng sumusunod sa batas at nagbabayad ng tamang buwis. Kaya mahalaga ang pagtutulungan natin para mapigilan ang ganitong gawain at mabigyan ng patas na pagkakataon ang mga lehitimong negosyo,” PGen Nartatez said.

The operation supports President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s efforts to strengthen law enforcement and promote accountability. It is also aligned with the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), which emphasizes coordinated, purposeful police action in addressing unlawful activities.

The PNP will continue working with partner agencies to help prevent the movement of illegal goods, protect legitimate businesses, and uphold the rule of law. These efforts reflect the organization’s commitment to “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

13/10/2026

MASBATE GUN BUY-BUST YIELDS TWO FI***RMS, ONE ARREST

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief PNP, arrested a 37-year-old man and seized two fi****ms and am******on in a gun buy-bust operation in Dimasalang, Masbate, on October 11, 2026, as part of continuing efforts to curb the unauthorized sale and possession of fi****ms.

The operation was conducted in Barangay Poblacion by the Police Intelligence Unit and Dimasalang Municipal Police Station, both under the Masbate Police Provincial Office, with support from the 502nd Maneuver Company of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 5.

The suspect, identified by the alias “Mike,” was arrested after allegedly selling a fi***rm to a police poseur-buyer. Recovered during the operation were a caliber .45 pistol without a serial number, a magazine containing five rounds of am******on, and a caliber 9mm automatic machine pistol fitted with a silencer, along with two additional magazines. Authorities reported that the fi****ms were not accompanied by the required legal documents.

The confiscated items will undergo the appropriate legal and forensic procedures as part of the investigation. The suspect was brought to the Dimasalang Municipal Police Station for documentation and proper disposition.

Chief PNP Nartatez stressed that addressing the unauthorized movement of fi****ms is an important part of protecting communities, as weapons outside proper regulatory controls can pose risks to public safety.

“Mahalaga ang bawat operasyon na nakatutulong para maiwasan ang pagkalat ng mga baril na walang kaukulang dokumento. We will continue to work closely with our partner units, follow reliable information, and make sure our actions are lawful and focused on keeping our communities safe,” PGen Nartatez said.

The operation supports the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), which emphasizes intelligence-driven action, coordination among police units, and lawful enforcement. It also complements the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s efforts to maintain peace and order and protect communities from threats to public safety.

The PNP will continue working with local communities and partner agencies to address the unauthorized circulation of fi****ms, strengthen public safety, and uphold its commitment to Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

11/10/2026

ONE-DAY ILLEGAL DRUG CRACKDOWN NETS ₱48-M HAUL, 3 HIGH-VALUE SUSPECTS ARRESTED

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., intensified its campaign against illegal drugs on October 9, 2026, intercepting multimillion-peso drug shipments at a mail processing facility in Pasay City and arresting three high-value individuals in separate operations in Camarines Norte and Iloilo City.

At a mail processing facility along Domestic Road in Pasay City, personnel of the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group seized eight inbound parcels containing suspected illegal drugs valued at ₱44,281,000.00. The shipments contained approximately 5,221 grams of suspected shabu worth ₱35,502,800.00, 1,047 grams of suspected ma*****na worth ₱1,570,500.00, 261 grams of suspected co***ne worth ₱1,383,300.00, 1,001 grams of suspected ketamine worth ₱5,005,000.00, and 482 suspected ecstasy tablets worth ₱819,400.00.

In Barangay Poblacion 2, Basud, Camarines Norte, a buy-bust operation led to the arrest of a high-value individual and the confiscation of approximately 315 grams of suspected shabu valued at ₱2,142,000.00. The operation was conducted by the Basud Municipal Police Station, the Provincial Police Drug Enforcement Unit, the Provincial Intelligence Unit, and the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 5.

Meanwhile, police operatives arrested two high-value individuals in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Calumpang, Molo, Iloilo City, and seized approximately 240 grams of suspected shabu worth ₱1,632,000.00. The operation involved Police Station 4 of the Iloilo City Police Office, the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit 6, the Regional Intelligence Division 6, and Special Operations Unit 6 of the PNP Drug Enforcement Group.

The three operations yielded a combined estimated value of ₱48,055,000.00 in suspected illegal drugs, comprising 5,776 grams of shabu, 1,047 grams of ma*****na, 261 grams of co***ne, 1,001 grams of ketamine, and 482 suspected ecstasy tablets. The evidence seized in Pasay City is under the custody of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Laboratory Service at its National Headquarters in Quezon City for documentation and proper disposition.

PGEN Nartatez stressed that disrupting the supply of illegal drugs requires sustained enforcement against drug shipments and distribution networks.

“Every intercepted shipment and every successful operation brings us closer to dismantling the networks that threaten public safety. We will pursue those involved in the illegal drug trade and ensure that every operation upholds the law,” PGEN Nartatez said.

“Hindi tayo magpapabaya sa paglaban sa ilegal na droga. Paiigtingin natin ang mga hakbang upang maprotektahan ang ating mga komunidad at mailayo ang ating mga kabataan sa panganib nito,” he added.

These accomplishments support the PNP Focused Agenda, a framework for police transformation that strengthens accountability and effective law enforcement. Through its key priority of Enhanced Managing Police Operations, the PNP reinforces targeted anti-drug efforts anchored in lawful and effective enforcement.

As the PNP strengthens its campaign against illegal drugs under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it assures the public of its steadfast commitment to “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)