Shanti- Gwar

12/08/2026

𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐌𝐄𝐓, 𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄!

Alinsunod sa Republic Act No. 10054 o Motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009, obligadong magsuot ng standard protective helmet ang lahat ng motorcycle riders at back riders sa mga pampublikong lansangan.

Ang helmet ay hindi lamang bahagi ng pagsunod sa batas—ito ay mahalagang pananggalang na maaaring makapagligtas ng buhay at makaiwas sa malubhang pinsala sakaling magkaroon ng aksidente.

12/08/2026

PRO 5 ARRESTS HIGH-VALUE DRUG SUSPECT, SEIZES P3.4 MILLION WORTH OF SHABU IN ALBAY OPERATION

The Police Regional Office 5 (PRO 5) scored another major victory in its relentless campaign against illegal drugs with the arrest of a high-value individual (HVI) and the confiscation of P3.4 million worth of suspected shabu during a successful buy-bust operation conducted on August 10, 2026, in Barangay Ilaor Norte, Oas, Albay.

The intelligence-driven operation was spearheaded by joint elements of the Provincial Intelligence Unit of the Albay Police Provincial Office, Oas Municipal Police Station, Albay 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company, SOU-PDEG5, RPDEU5, ODRDO, 505th Maneuver Company of RMFB5, and the PDEA Albay Provincial Office, in close coordination with PDEA Regional Office V.

Authorities identified the suspect by the alias "Brader," a native of Marawi City, who had been placed under surveillance for alleged involvement in the illegal drug trade and was categorized as a high-value individual.

During the operation, a police poseur-buyer successfully purchased 100 grams of suspected shabu from the suspect with an estimated street value of P680,000.00. Following the consummation of the transaction, the suspect was immediately arrested. A lawful body search conducted in the presence of mandatory witnesses resulted in the recovery of four large knot-tied transparent plastic sachets containing an additional 400 grams of suspected shabu, with an estimated market value of P2,720,000.

In total, law enforcement authorities seized 500 grams of suspected shabu with a standard drug price of P3,400,000.00, dealing a significant blow to the supply chain of illegal drugs operating in the province.

The recovered evidence was immediately marked, inventoried, and photographed at the place of arrest in accordance with the requirements of Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, and in the presence of the required witnesses to ensure the integrity of the seized evidence.

The suspect was informed of his constitutional rights in a language known and understood by him. He was subsequently brought to the Josefina Belmonte Duran Albay Provincial Hospital in Ligao City for medical examination before being transferred to the custody of the operating unit for proper documentation and disposition. He is set to face charges for violation of Republic Act No. 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

PBGEN EROSITO N MIRANDA, Regional Director, PRO 5, lauded the operating units for their professionalism, coordination, and dedication, emphasizing that the operation reflects the growing effectiveness of intelligence-driven and inter-agency law enforcement efforts in Bicol.

“I commend the operating team for this successful operation and for their unwavering commitment to our campaign against illegal drugs. The arrest of a high-value individual and the confiscation of a substantial volume of shabu demonstrate what can be achieved through strong coordination, accurate intelligence, and disciplined police operations. This accomplishment is a testament to the dedication of our personnel and our continuing resolve to protect our communities from the destructive effects of illegal drugs,” PBGEN Miranda said.

He added that PRO 5 remains steadfast in implementing the PNP Focused Agenda on Enhanced Managing Police Operations, particularly in strengthening intelligence gathering, conducting sustained anti-illegal drug operations, and fostering close collaboration with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), local government units, barangay officials, and community stakeholders.

PRO 5 has intensified its campaign against illegal drugs through a comprehensive approach that combines law enforcement, intelligence operations, and community-based interventions. In recent months, police units in Bicol Region have conducted a series of buy-bust operations, warrant services, checkpoint operations, and intelligence-led enforcement activities targeting street-level drug personalities, repeat offenders, and high-value individuals involved in the distribution of illegal drugs.

In addition to enforcement operations, PRO 5 has strengthened its Barangay Drug Clearing Program by working closely with local government units, anti-drug abuse councils, schools, faith-based organizations, and civic groups. Police stations throughout the region regularly conduct information and education campaigns, youth awareness seminars, community dialogues, and anti-drug advocacy programs aimed at preventing drug use and encouraging public participation in reporting illegal drug activities.
The Regional Director also underscored the importance of community cooperation in sustaining the momentum of the campaign.

“Our fight against illegal drugs does not end with arrests and seizures. We are pursuing a holistic approach that includes prevention, rehabilitation support, and community engagement. We encourage every citizen to continue supporting law enforcement efforts by providing information that will help us dismantle drug networks and keep our neighborhoods safe,” he added.






Philippine National Police
Police Community Affairs and Development Group - National Headquarters

12/08/2026

12/08/2026

05/08/2026

SERBISYONG NARARAMDAMAN: PRO 5 AT STAKEHOLDERS MATAGUMPAY NA NAITAGUYOD ANG SUBMERSIBLE SOLAR-POWERED WATER PUMP SA SORSOGON

Sa sama-samang pagkilos ng Police Regional Office 5, Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Lokal na Pamahalaan ng Irosin, at Pamahalaang Barangay ng Casini matagumpay na naisakatuparan ang Submersible Solar-Powered Water Pump Project sa Barangay Casini, Irosin, Sorsogon upang matugunan ang matagal nang suliranin ng komunidad sa kakulangan ng malinis at sapat na suplay ng tubig.

Nagsimula ang proyekto sa isinagawang Needs Assessment Survey ng Sorsogon 2nd PMFC R-PSB Team, kung saan natukoy na ang kakulangan ng maaasahang pinagkukunan ng malinis na tubig ang isa sa pangunahing pangangailangan ng mga residente ng Barangay Casini. Bilang tugon, nagsagawa ang R-PSB Team ng serye ng koordinasyon sa Department of Science and Technology (DOST)–Sorsogon Provincial Office simula pa noong Marso 24, 2025 upang maisulong ang kahilingan ng barangay para sa isang pangmatagalang solusyon.

Bunga ng matatag na koordinasyon at pakikipagtulungan ng iba't ibang ahensya ng pamahalaan, matagumpay na naisagawa ang Project Fund Turnover Ceremony noong Enero 16, 2026 sa Sorsogon State University, kung saan ipinagkaloob ng DOST ang pondong nagkakahalaga ng ₱1,672,000.00 sa Lokal na Pamahalaan ng Irosin bilang implementing agency ng proyekto. Ang naturang pondo ay ginamit sa pagbili, paglalagay, at pagpapagana ng submersible solar-powered water pump na magsisilbing pangmatagalang pinagkukunan ng malinis at ligtas na tubig ng komunidad.

Nito lamang Agosto 3, 2026, isinagawa ng mga kinatawan ng DOST ang inspeksyon sa natapos na proyekto at kinumpirmang maayos, ligtas, at ganap nang gumagana ang solar-powered water pump system. Sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng renewable energy, inaasahang magkakaroon ng tuluy-tuloy na suplay ng malinis na tubig ang mga residente ng Barangay Casini, na makatutulong sa pagpapabuti ng kanilang kalusugan, kalinisan, at pangkalahatang kalidad ng pamumuhay.

Nagpahayag ng pasasalamat ang mga opisyal at residente ng Barangay Casini sa kapulisan, DOST, Lokal na Pamahalaan ng Irosin, at lahat ng katuwang na ahensya sa pagsasakatuparan ng proyektong matagal na nilang inaasam. Ayon sa mga benepisyaryo, ang pagkakaroon ng maaasahang suplay ng malinis na tubig ay malaking ginhawa sa kanilang pang-araw-araw na buhay at magsisilbing mahalagang pamana para sa susunod pang mga henerasyon ng kanilang barangay.

Sa pamamagitan ng matatag na pakikipag-ugnayan sa iba't ibang ahensya ng pamahalaan at lokal na pamahalaan, patuloy na isinusulong ng PRO 5 sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni PBGEN Erosito N Miranda, Regional Director ang ang pagpapalakas ng PNP Focused Agenda sa paghahatid ng mga serbisyong nararamdaman, pagpapaigting ng community partnership, at pagsusulong ng mga inisyatibong tumutugon sa aktuwal na pangangailangan ng komunidad. Kaakibat nito ang patuloy na adhikain ng "Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong mabilis, tapat, at nararamdaman”.

05/08/2026

Pagsasanay Tungo sa Mas Maagap na Serbisyo: Basic Life Support Training ng Tourist Police

Pinangunahan ni PLTCOL ELIZA D PAJE, Acting Chief, PARMU, Sorsogon PPO, ang pagbubukas ng Basic Life Support (BLS) Training para sa mga Tourist Police ng Sorsogon Police Provincial Office.

Layunin ng pagsasanay na palawakin ang kaalaman at kasanayan ng mga kalahok sa pagbibigay ng agarang paunang lunas sa oras ng emerhensiya.

Sa kanyang mensahe, binigyang-diin ni PLTCOL Paje ang kahalagahan ng kahandaan, disiplina, at tamang pagtugon sa mga insidenteng maaaring kaharapin sa pagtupad ng tungkulin.

Ang pagsasanay ay bahagi ng patuloy na pagpapalakas ng kakayahan ng kapulisan upang makapagbigay ng mahusay at maagap na serbisyo sa publiko, lalo na sa mga turista.

Sa pamamagitan ng programang ito, higit na napatatag ang kahandaan ng Tourist Police sa pangangalaga ng kaligtasan at kapakanan ng bawat mamamayan at bisita sa lalawigan.

03/08/2026

Mahigpit na Port Security sa Matnog, Nagbunga ng Pag-aresto sa Street-Level Individual

Isang Street-Level Individual (SLI) ang naaresto ng pinagsanib na pwersa ng Matnog Municipal Police Station (MPS), SIU-Matnog, Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), Port Police, at Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) EOD Team-Matnog sa isinagawang operasyon sa Matnog Port, Brgy. Caloocan, Matnog, Sorsogon nitong Agosto 2, 2026.

Kinilala ang suspek na si Alyas "Bitoy", 37 taong gulang, na kabilang sa talaan ng mga Street-Level Individual. Naharang siya matapos mapansin ng baggage X-ray machine operator na may inihulog siyang nakatiklop na papel habang sumasailalim sa mandatory security screening. Nang buksan ang naturang papel, natuklasan ang dalawang heat-sealed plastic sachet na naglalaman ng puting kristalinong sangkap na pinaniniwalaang shabu.

Agad na ipinagbigay-alam ang insidente sa mga awtoridad, at isinagawa ang kaukulang koordinasyon sa PDEA SIU-Matnog at Matnog MPS. Isinailalim din sa K9 sniffing ang mga gamit ng suspek, na nagbigay ng positibong indikasyon sa presensya ng ilegal na droga.

Nasamsam sa operasyon ang tinatayang isang (1) gramo ng pinaghihinalaang shabu na may tinatayang Standard Drug Price (SDP) na ₱6,800.00, gayundin ang isang parking ticket bilang non-drug evidence. Ang pagmamarka, imbentaryo, at pagkuha ng larawan sa mga ebidensya ay isinagawa sa harap ng mga itinakdang saksi alinsunod sa Section 21 ng Republic Act No. 9165, na inamyendahan.

Sa kasalukuyan, nasa kustodiya ng Matnog MPS ang naarestong suspek habang inihahanda ang pagsasampa ng kaukulang mga kaso dahil sa paglabag sa Sections 11 at 12, Article II ng Republic Act No. 9165. Samantala, isinailalim na sa laboratory examination ng PDEA SIU-Matnog ang mga nakuhang pinaghihinalaang ilegal na droga bilang bahagi ng patuloy na imbestigasyon.

03/08/2026

03/08/2026

PNP STEPS UP NATIONWIDE OPERATIONS; DESTROYS ₱15.9-M WORTH OF MA*****NA, NETS 18 MOST WANTED PERSONS

The Philippine National Police (PNP) sustained its intensified nationwide law enforcement campaign on August 1, resulting in the destruction of approximately ₱15.9 million worth of ma*****na plants in Kalinga and the arrest of 18 Most Wanted Persons (MWPs) facing various criminal charges in separate operations across the country.

In Tinglayan, Kalinga, joint operating teams from the PNP Drug Enforcement Group, Kalinga Police Provincial Office, Police Regional Office Cordillera, PNP Special Action Force, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, and other partner units conducted simultaneous ma*****na eradication operations in Barangays Loccong and Buscalan.

The teams uprooted and destroyed on-site around 79,500 fully grown ma*****na plants with a combined Standard Drug Price (SDP) of ₱15.9 million. No cultivators were apprehended, and follow-up operations are underway to identify those responsible.

On the same day, police units nationwide successfully served warrants against 18 Most Wanted Persons, including individuals listed at the national, regional, and provincial levels. Those arrested face charges that include murder, r**e, qualified r**e, statutory r**e, qualified theft, violations of Republic Act No. 9165, acts of lasciviousness, and sexual assault. All arrested individuals were placed under the custody of the operating units for proper legal proceedings.

These accomplishments reflect the PNP's continuing implementation of its Focused Agenda, particularly under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, through intelligence-driven and coordinated law enforcement efforts in support of the peace and security initiatives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

Chief, PNP, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. commended the operating units for their dedication and professionalism in carrying out simultaneous operations across the country.

"Ang bawat matagumpay na operasyon ay bunga ng maayos na koordinasyon, masusing intelligence work, at dedikasyon ng ating mga kapulisan. Patuloy nating hahabulin ang mga lumalabag sa batas habang tinitiyak na ang lahat ng ating operasyon ay isinasagawa nang may paggalang sa karapatang pantao at sa umiiral na batas," PGen Nartatez said.

He added, "Whether it is preventing illegal drugs from reaching our communities or bringing wanted persons before the courts, our mission remains the same—to keep our communities safe and uphold the rule of law. We will sustain these efforts in close partnership with other law enforcement agencies and the public."

The PNP reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening law enforcement operations nationwide as it advances the vision of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)