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24/04/2026

PRO7 CHIEF STRENGTHENS LGU TIES THROUGH STRATEGIC COURTESY VISITS IN CEBU

Police Brigadier General Arnold E. Abad, Acting Regional Director of Police Regional Office 7 (PRO7), reinforced institutional partnerships with local government leaders through a series of courtesy visits on April 22, 2026, beginning with Governor Pamela S. Baricuatro at the Cebu Provincial Capitol in Cebu City.

PBGen Abad also met with key Metro Cebu leaders, including Cebu City Mayor Nestor D. Archival Sr., Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano, Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Ma. Cynthia “Cindi” King Chan, Lapu-Lapu City Congressman Junard “Ahong” Chan, and Mandaue City Congresswoman Emmarie “Lollypop” Ouano-Dizon, reaffirming PRO7’s strong and unified partnership with both local chief executives and members of Congress in maintaining peace and order across Central Visayas.

The series of courtesy visits underscores PRO7’s commitment to strengthening interagency collaboration and enhancing coordination with both local government units and legislative leaders, recognizing their critical role in the effective implementation of peace and order strategies, crime prevention initiatives, and public safety programs. These engagements served as a platform to align operational priorities, address prevailing security concerns, and ensure a unified, proactive approach in safeguarding communities.

PBGen Abad emphasized that sustained collaboration with government leaders is vital in achieving long-term peace and security, stressing that effective policing is anchored on strong partnerships across all levels of governance and guided by the Philippine National Police’s mantra, “Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”

“As your police force, we are committed to delivering service that is fast, honest, and truly felt by the people. Strengthening our partnership with our local leaders ensures that our strategies are aligned, our resources are maximized, and our response remains swift, responsive, and impactful in addressing the needs of our communities,” PBGen Abad said.

He further assured the officials of PRO7’s continued commitment to professionalism, integrity, and proactive policing in support of responsive governance and a safer, more secure Central Visayas.

24/04/2026

TOP 5 MOST WANTED IN CENTRAL VISAYAS FALLS IN BOHOL MANHUNT

A high-profile fugitive listed among the Top 5 Regional Most Wanted Persons in Central Visayas was successfully arrested by operatives of Police Regional Office 7 (PRO7) on April 21, 2026, in a decisive law enforcement operation in Bohol.

The 52-year-old suspect, known by the alias “Junjun,” is facing multiple counts of sexual assault and statutory r**e. He was apprehended at approximately 7:26 PM in Purok 2, Barangay Del Carmen Weste, Balilihan, Bohol, following sustained intelligence monitoring and precision tracking conducted by the Balilihan Municipal Police Station (MPS), in coordination with the Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU) of the Bohol Police Provincial Office.

The arrest was carried out by virtue of standing Warrants of Arrest for two counts of Sexual Assault in relation to Section 5(B) of Republic Act 7610, and two counts of Statutory R**e by Sexual Assault, issued on April 16, 2026, by Acting Presiding Judge Samson Ariel Chiang Cayetuna of the Regional Trial Court, 7th Judicial Region, Branch 3, Tagbilaran City, Bohol. Bail was set at ₱200,000.00 for each count of Sexual Assault under RA 7610 and ₱120,000.00 for each count of Statutory R**e by Sexual Assault.

The accused is now under the custody of the Balilihan MPS and will be presented before the issuing court.

Police Brigadier General Arnold E. Abad lauded the operating units, emphasizing the organization’s unwavering resolve: “This arrest sends a clear message—there is no refuge for those who prey on the vulnerable. Our pursuit of justice is relentless, and we will continue to track down fugitives with precision and determination until they are held accountable before the law.”

PRO7 calls on the public to remain vigilant and actively support law enforcement efforts. Timely and accurate information from the community plays a crucial role in locating wanted persons, reinforcing crime prevention, and safeguarding our communities.

24/04/2026

BINATA NASAGIP NG PULIS MATAPOS TANGKANG TUMALON SA TULAY SA ISABELA

Mabilis na aksyon ng Alicia Municipal Police Station ang naging susi sa pagsagip sa buhay ng isang 22-anyos na lalaki na nagtangkang tumalon mula sa Ganano Bridge sa Brgy. San Antonio, Alicia, Isabela.

Ayon sa ulat, isang concerned citizen ang agad na humingi ng tulong sa PNP hotline matapos mapansin ang mapanganib na sitwasyon. Ilang minuto lang ay rumesponde na ang mga pulis at nagtungo sa lugar.

Sa pagdating ng mga awtoridad, naabutan nila ang binata na nasa delikadong kalagayan. Agad na nakipag-ugnayan ang Alicia MPS sa Bureau of Fire Protection at MDRRMO upang maisagawa ang mabilis na rescue response.

Sa maingat at mahinahong paglapit ng isang pulis na nakatalaga sa lugar, naagapan ang sitwasyon sa pamamagitan ng pakikipag-usap hanggang sa makumbinsi ang indibidwal na bumaba at sumama sa mga responder. Nailigtas ang kanyang buhay at agad siyang naasikaso para sa kaukulang pag-aaruga.

Ayon kay PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., “Isang buhay na naisalba ay isang paalala na ang presensya ng pulis ay dapat laging ramdam—handang tumulong, handang umalalay, at handang magligtas,” ani PGen Nartatez.

Ang insidenteng ito ay nagpapakita ng patuloy na malasakit at mabilis na pagtugon ng kapulisan sa gitna ng mga krisis, na isinusulong sa ilalim ng Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

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BATA SA OVERPASS, NASAGIP NG OFF-DUTY NA PULIS SA BAGUIO

Mabilis at walang pag-aalinlangang kumilos ang isang pulis sa Baguio City matapos masagip ang isang batang nasa delikadong sitwasyon sa isang overpass sa Harrison Road noong Abril 21, 2026.

Kinilala ang pulis na si Police Corporal Credence Jayzer A. Magno ng Traffic Enforcement Unit ng Baguio City Police Office. Kahit wala sa duty at naka-sibilyan, hindi siya nag-atubiling umaksyon nang mapansin ang bata na nasa alanganing posisyon.

Sa loob lamang ng ilang segundo, mabilis niyang hinila ang bata palayo sa panganib. Agad din siyang nakipag-ugnayan sa mga kasamahan sa pulisya upang matiyak ang kaligtasan ng bata at maihatid ito sa kinauukulan para sa kaukulang pag-aalaga. Kalaunan, ligtas ding naibalik ang bata sa kanyang pamilya.

Pinuri ni Chief, PNP, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. ang ipinakitang kabayanihan ng pulis.

“Hindi kailanman natatapos ang pagiging lingkod-bayan sa oras ng duty. Ang ganitong uri ng malasakit at agarang pag-aksyon ang tunay na mukha ng isang pulis—handa, mapagmatyag, at may puso para sa kapwa,” ani PGen Nartatez.

Dagdag pa niya, “Sa mga ganitong pagkakataon nasusubok ang tunay na diwa ng serbisyo. Isang iglap na desisyon, pero isang buhay ang nailigtas.”

Ang insidente ay patunay na ang pagiging pulis ay hindi lamang trabaho kundi isang paninindigan—na sa oras ng pangangailangan, handang umaksyon upang magligtas ng buhay.

Patuloy na isinusulong ng Philippine National Police ang diwa ng Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman sa bawat kilos at aksyon ng kanilang hanay.

(PNP-PIO)

24/04/2026

24/04/2026

PNP ARRESTS NATIONAL MOST WANTED WITH ₱135K REWARD IN R**E, CHILD ABUSE CASE

The Philippine National Police, under the command of PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., apprehended a 42-year-old male classified as a National Most Wanted Person with a corresponding monetary reward during a focused manhunt operation at about 9:40 AM on April 22, 2026, in Barangay Mapolopolo, Basista, Pangasinan, in connection with sexual offense-related cases.

The arrest was carried out by joint operatives from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Regional Field Unit 1, together with the City Intelligence Unit of Dagupan City Police Office and the Basista Municipal Police Station. Authorities implemented two existing warrants of arrest issued by the presiding judge of the Family Court, Branch 15, Dagupan City, dated April 5, 2022.

The accused is facing charges for statutory r**e with no bail recommended and acts of lasciviousness in relation to Section 5(b) of RA 7610 with bail set at ₱180,000.00.

Police authorities confirmed that the suspect is listed under the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s Most Wanted Persons with a ₱135,000.00 monetary reward, highlighting the significance of his capture. He is now under the custody of CIDG Pangasinan PFU/SATT2 in Dagupan City for documentation and appropriate legal disposition.

This accomplishment reinforces the PNP Focused Agenda—a strategic direction for institutional transformation that strengthens law enforcement efforts through purposeful and sustained police operations. Central to this effort is the key priority on Enhanced Managing Police Operations, which reflects the sustained conduct of focused manhunt operations against wanted persons to ensure that fugitives are located, arrested, and brought to justice.

“Walang puwang sa lipunan ang mga gumagawa ng karahasan laban sa kabataan. Sisikapin naming mahanap at maaresto ang bawat akusado,” said PGEN Nartatez.

“Our operations will remain relentless against individuals evading justice, especially those accused of grave crimes that threaten the safety and dignity of others,” PGEN Nartatez added.

As the PNP presses forward in its campaign against wanted persons facing serious criminal charges, it continues to assure the public of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong mabilis, tapat, at nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

24/04/2026

PAMAYANANG AGTA, SENIOR CITIZEN BINIGYANG-AYUDA NG CAGAYAN VALLEY COPS

Sa gitna ng hamon ng pang-araw-araw na pamumuhay, muling naghatid ng pag-asa at malasakit ang kapulisan sa mga pamayanang Agta sa Cagayan sa pamamagitan ng tuloy-tuloy na gawaing pangkomunidad.

Sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni PNP Chief, PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., pinagtibay ang hangarin ng Philippine National Police na maging katuwang ng mamamayan lalo na sa oras ng pangangailangan.

Ipinamalas ng 2nd Cagayan PMFC ang kanilang malasakit sa isinagawang sabayang outreach activities noong ika-16 ng Abril 2026 sa iba’t ibang lugar sa lalawigan.

Pinangunahan ni PLT Charlie Cagayan, Platoon Leader ng 2nd MFP, ang pamamahagi ng tig-lilimang kilo ng bigas sa limang pamilyang Agta sa Brgy. Capissayan Sur, Gattaran.

Samantala, sa Sitio Caroronan, Brgy. Binalan, Aparri, nagkaloob naman ang 1st MFP sa pangunguna ni PLT Alejandro Romina, kasama ang isang barangay kagawad, ng bigas at grocery packs sa walong pamilyang Agta na apektado ng tumataas na gastusin sa pamumuhay.

Hindi rin nagpahuli ang 3rd MFP sa pamumuno ni PLT Ronald Battad na nag-abot ng tulong sa isang senior citizen sa Sitio Santiago, Brgy. San Pedro, Lasam. Kabilang sa kanilang ipinamahagi ang limang kilo ng bigas, sariwang gulay, at tulong pinansyal para sa gastusing medikal—isang konkretong patunay ng malasakit ng pulisya sa bawat indibidwal, lalo na sa mga higit na nangangailangan.

“Lubos po kaming nagpapasalamat sa ipinakitang kabutihang-loob ng mga kapulisan. Hindi lang po tulong materyal ang aming natanggap, kundi pati pag-asa at pakiramdam na hindi kami nag-iisa sa aming pinagdaraanan,” pahayag ng isa sa mga benepisyaryong Agta.

“This is more than just assistance—it is about showing our people that the police are present and genuinely care,” ani PGEN Nartatez. “Nandito ang kapulisan hindi lang para magpatupad ng batas, kundi para umunawa at tumulong sa komunidad.”

Dagdag pa ng PNP Chief, “Small acts of kindness can create a big impact in strengthening trust and unity.” “Sa simpleng pagtulong, napapalapit kami sa mamamayan at napapalakas ang tiwala nila sa amin.”

Ang mga gawaing ito ay kaakibat ng PNP Focused Agenda—isang gabay ng pagbabago na naglalayong gawing mas makatao at makabuluhan ang serbisyo ng pulisya. Nakasentro rito ang mga pangunahing prayoridad tulad ng Enhanced Managing Police Operations at Active Community Support, na kapwa makikita sa patuloy na pag-abot ng tulong sa mga komunidad, lalo na sa mga katutubo at sektor na higit na nangangailangan.

Sa patuloy na pag-abot ng tulong at serbisyo sa mga komunidad, ang PNP ay nananatiling katuwang ng mamamayan sa pagbuo ng mas ligtas at makataong lipunan, at patuloy na nagbibigay katiyakan sa publiko sa kanilang bisyon: “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong mabilis, tapat, at nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

24/04/2026

MULTI-REGION CRACKDOWN NETS ₱11.2M WORTH OF ILLEGAL DRUGS; 8 ARRESTED IN ONE-DAY OPS

The Philippine National Police (PNP) under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., recorded another series of successful anti-illegal drug operations across Metro Manila, Western Visayas, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao on April 22, 2026, resulting in the arrest of eight individuals and the seizure of illegal drugs with an estimated total value of PhP11,204,138.00.

In Quezon City, operatives from the District Drug Enforcement Unit and Police Station 10 conducted a buy-bust operation that led to the arrest of two suspects, both Filipino nationals aged 22 and 24. Authorities confiscated approximately 257.46 grams of suspected co***ne valued at around PhP1.36 million, along with the marked buy-bust money and other pieces of evidence. The suspects are now under the custody of investigators for proper disposition.

In Iloilo, a coordinated anti-illegal drug operation led by local police units and support elements resulted in the arrest of five individuals, including three adults and two minors, during a buy-bust operation in Estancia. Recovered from the suspects were around 447 grams of suspected shabu with a standard drug price of PhP3.03 million, along with other non-drug evidence. All arrested persons and evidence are currently under police custody for documentation and case preparation.

Meanwhile, in Marawi City, law enforcement operatives led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, in coordination with the PNP and Armed Forces of the Philippines, arrested a 57-year-old Filipino identified through an alias. Confiscated from the operation were approximately 1,000 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated value of PhP6.8 million, along with buy-bust money and other evidence.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., emphasized that these sustained operations reflect the organization’s strong resolve against illegal drugs. “We are strengthening coordination across all units nationwide. Ang layunin natin ay hindi lamang mahuli ang mga sangkot, kundi maputol ang supply chain ng ilegal na droga,” he said.

These accomplishments align with the PNP Focused Agenda under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, strengthening coordination among operating units nationwide. The campaign also supports the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to further intensify the government’s anti-illegal drug efforts while upholding due process and respect for human rights.

The PNP assured the public that it will sustain its operational drive against illegal drugs as part of its commitment to public safety and community protection, in line with Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)