RED ZANE

01/05/2026

ASEAN 2026 SECURITY: PRO7 INTENSIFIES OPERATIONS, NETS P19.2M SHABU

As the ASEAN Leaders’ Summit 2026 draws near this May, Police Regional Office 7 (PRO7) has further intensified its law enforcement operations to ensure a safe, secure, and peaceful environment for residents and visiting delegates.

In its latest accomplishment report, the three-day Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO) conducted from April 27 to 29, 2026, resulted in the arrest of 366 individuals and the seizure of illegal drugs, fi****ms, and gambling paraphernalia.

Under the intensified campaign against illegal drugs, PRO7 units arrested 173 drug suspects and confiscated 2.824 kilograms of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu, with a standard drug price value of PhP19,206,464, along with 11.45 grams of dried ma*****na leaves.

In manhunt operations against wanted persons, tracker teams successfully arrested 97 individuals, including 21 most wanted persons, underscoring the region’s strengthened pursuit of fugitives and law violators.

Meanwhile, the campaign against loose fi****ms led to the confiscation of 70 fi****ms, six explosives, and 94 rounds of ammunition through police response operations, buy-busts, and service of search warrants.

On illegal gambling, authorities arrested 68 individuals and confiscated PhP12,781 in bet money, with illegal numbers games accounting for the majority of apprehensions.

Acting PRO7 Regional Director PBGEN Arnold E Abad commended all operating units for their sustained efforts, highlighting the professionalism, dedication, and unity of the personnel in carrying out intensified operations across the region.

He emphasized that these accomplishments align with the Philippine National Police’s thrust toward improved service delivery and safer communities under the “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas” agenda, especially as Central Visayas prepares for the ASEAN Leaders’ Summit 2026.

“These results reflect the dedication of our personnel who continue to serve with commitment and integrity. We will keep pushing forward, doing our best to protect our communities and ensure a safe, peaceful, and welcoming environment for everyone—especially our guests for the ASEAN Summit 2026,” PBGEN Abad said.

30/04/2026

OVER 1,000 PNP PERSONNEL FACE ADMIN CHARGES IN Q1 2026

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that more than 1,000 of its personnel were placed under administrative proceedings in the first quarter of 2026, as part of its intensified efforts to uphold discipline and accountability within the ranks.

Data from the Internal Affairs Service (IAS) show that from January to March this year, a total of 1,048 personnel were charged in 490 administrative cases—higher than the figures recorded in the same period last year, indicating a more proactive internal monitoring and response system.

Of those charged, 806 are Police Non-Commissioned Officers and 242 are Police Commissioned Officers, reflecting that accountability measures are being implemented across all levels of the organization.

To date, the IAS has recommended 323 personnel for administrative sanctions, including 41 dismissals, 64 suspensions, 20 demotions, and 11 reprimands. Meanwhile, 187 personnel were exonerated, underscoring the Service’s commitment to due process and fairness.

Compared to the same period in 2025, when 770 personnel were charged in 332 cases, this year’s figures show a clear increase, reflecting the PNP’s stronger internal accountability efforts and more consistent enforcement of discipline across the ranks.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., stressed that discipline remains non-negotiable in the police service.

“Ang serbisyo sa publiko ay may kaakibat na mataas na pananagutan. Kapag may pagkukulang, kailangan itong harapin at itama. We owe the people a police organization that acts with integrity at all times,” he said.

He added that the PNP will continue to strengthen its internal processes to ensure that misconduct is addressed promptly while protecting those who perform their duties with honesty and professionalism.

“We are firm when it comes to accountability, but we are also fair. Our goal is not just to correct lapses, but to build a culture where doing what is right becomes the standard,” the Chief PNP said.

These efforts form part of the PNP’s continuing push under its Focused Agenda, particularly on strengthening Integrity Monitoring to reinforce internal discipline and accountability systems. This direction is consistent with the broader governance thrust of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to strengthen public trust in institutions.

The PNP emphasized that sustained internal actions are yielding tangible results—demonstrating that accountability is actively enforced and that discipline remains a cornerstone of the service, in line with its commitment to Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

30/04/2026

PNP FOILS ₱3.45-M CIGARETTE SMUGGLING IN PALAWAN, 1 NABBED

The Philippine National Police, under the command of PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., conducted a buy-bust operation at around 1:10 AM on April 28, 2026 in Sitio Padang, Brgy. Pulot Shore, Sofronio Española, Palawan, leading to the arrest of one male suspect for violation of Republic Act No. 10643.

Joint operatives from the Sofronio Española Municipal Police Station, Provincial Intelligence Unit, 1st Palawan Provincial Mobile Force Company, and the 2nd Special Operations Unit of the Maritime Group confiscated eighty-two (82) master cases of assorted smuggled ci******es with a total market value of PhP3,485,000.00, along with the buy-bust money, in the coastal area of the barangay. The suspect and the seized items are now under the custody of the Sofronio Española MPS for proper legal disposition.

“This operation reinforces our commitment to go after smuggling networks that exploit our coastal areas. We will continue to pursue intelligence-driven actions to cut off illegal supply chains and protect lawful trade,” PGEN Nartatez said. “Hindi kami uurong sa laban kontra smuggling. Tungkulin naming protektahan ang kabuhayan ng mamamayan laban sa mga iligal na gawain.”

The accomplishment underscores the continuing implementation of the PNP Focused Agenda—a strategic framework of transformation designed to make police service more responsive and results-driven. At the heart of this agenda are key priorities that define the course of the PNP, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations, which drives sustained enforcement efforts against illicit activities.

“Our presence on the ground remains strong, especially in vulnerable coastal areas where illegal trade persists. We will maintain pressure through consistent operations and strict enforcement of the law,” PGEN Nartatez added. “Patuloy ang aming pagbabantay sa mga baybayin upang matiyak na hindi makakalusot ang anumang ilegal na gawain.”

As the PNP intensifies its campaign against smuggling and other unlawful activities under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it continues to assure the public of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong mabilis, tapat, at nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

30/04/2026

PNP DEPLOYS OVER 106,000 PERSONNEL FOR SAFE LABOR DAY 2026

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., is set to deploy a total of 106,633 personnel across the country to ensure a safe, orderly, and peaceful observance of Labor Day on May 1, in line with the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to uphold public safety while respecting the right to peaceful assembly.

Of the total deployment, 95,556 are PNP personnel, supported by 2,756 from other government units and 8,501 force multipliers. The PNP will be under heightened alert status from 12:01 AM of April 30 until 12:01 AM of May 2, 2026, to ensure full readiness and faster response to any situation that may arise.

A significant portion of the deployment is in Metro Manila, where 16,166 personnel are assigned within the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO). This includes 1,000 augmentation personnel each from Police Regional Office 3 and Police Regional Office 4A to strengthen security in key convergence areas.

The nationwide security preparations are part of the PNP’s Focused Agenda, particularly under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, aimed at strengthening visibility, coordination, and responsiveness on the ground during major public gatherings.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., assured the public that the police force remains committed to a balanced approach in handling Labor Day activities.

“Handa ang inyong kapulisan na tiyakin ang kaligtasan ng lahat. Iginagalang natin ang karapatan ng ating mga kababayan na ipahayag ang kanilang saloobin, kasabay ng pagpapanatili ng kaayusan sa ating mga lansangan,” PGen Nartatez said.

He also called on participants to cooperate with authorities and remain mindful of public safety. “Makakaasa kayo na ang PNP ay narito hindi lamang para magbantay, kundi para tumulong. Panatilihin natin ang mapayapang diwa ng paggunita ng Araw ng mga Manggagawa,” he added.

The PNP continues to coordinate closely with partner agencies, local government units, and event organizers to ensure that all activities proceed smoothly and without disruption.

As the nation marks Labor Day, the PNP reaffirms its commitment to service guided by the principle of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

30/04/2026

PULIS, TUMULONG SA LIGTAS NA PANGANGANAK SA TERMINAL SA ILIGAN

Naging makabuluhang umaga ang Abril 29, 2026 matapos ang agarang pagtugon ng Iligan City Police Station 1 sa isang babaeng biglang nanganak sa Integrated Bus and Jeepney Terminal (IBJT) East, Hinaplanon, bandang 9:05 AM.

Agad rumesponde sina PCMS Marc T. Claro at PCpl Grace E. Bautista matapos ang ulat mula sa terminal. Pagdating sa female comfort room, inabutan nila ang babae na nasa aktibong panganganak na. Sa gitna ng limitadong oras at kondisyon ng lugar, mahinahon na kumilos si PCpl Bautista at matagumpay na natulungan ang ina hanggang sa ligtas na maipanganak ang isang baby boy.

Makalipas ang ilang minuto, dumating ang City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) at agad na nagbigay ng karagdagang tulong medikal. Maayos na naisugod sa Gregorio T. Lluch Memorial Hospital ang mag-ina para sa masusing pag-aalaga.

Ayon kay PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., “Saludo tayo sa ating mga personnel sa Iligan na nagpakita ng malasakit at propesyonalismo sa gitna ng isang life-saving situation. Ganito ang gusto nating PNP—handang tumugon kahit sa pinaka-ordinaryong araw, lalo na kung buhay na ang nakasalalay. Ang mabilis na aksyon at malasakit ng ating mga personnel sa Iligan ay tunay na nakakapagpataas ng ating dangal bilang organisasyon.”

Ang pangyayari ay muling nagpakita na ang presensya ng pulis sa komunidad ay hindi lamang para sa seguridad, kundi para rin sa agarang tulong sa oras ng pangangailangan.

Sa simpleng aksyon na nagligtas ng buhay, naipakita ng Iligan City Police Station 1 ang tunay na diwa ng serbisyo bilang bahagi ng Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

30/04/2026

PNP ARRESTS 2 IN ₱4.3-M ILLEGAL LPG REFILLING OPS IN PANGASINAN

The Philippine National Police, under the leadership of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., successfully carried out an enforcement operation that led to the arrest of two individuals involved in an alleged illegal liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) refilling activity in Barangay Don Montano, Umingan, Pangasinan.

Acting on a Search Warrant for violation of Republic Act No. 11592, or the “LPG Industry Regulation Act,” operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Pangasinan Provincial Field Unit conducted the operation from 4:30 PM to 11:00 PM on April 27, 2026 at a commercial LPG refilling facility.

Two suspects were arrested on-site, while seven other individuals—composed of three females and four males, including one identified as a security guard —were not present during the implementation of the search warrant. They have since been identified, and follow-up manhunt operations are ongoing to locate and arrest them.

Recovered during the operation were two units of refilling heads with final weighing scale, ten additional units of refilling heads with weighing scale, one motor compressor, one pump motor, and three illegally refilled LPG cylinders. The total value of confiscated items reached PhP4,340,000.00. All arrested suspects and seized evidence were brought to CIDG Pangasinan PFU for documentation and proper legal proceedings.

The operation reflects the PNP’s continuing campaign against unauthorized LPG refilling activities that pose serious risks to public safety and consumer protection. This is aligned with the PNP Focused Agenda, a transformation framework aimed at strengthening police service delivery, with emphasis on enhanced managing police operations and active community support in addressing illegal and hazardous commercial practices.

PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. underscored the firm stance of the organization against illegal and unsafe commercial operations.

“We will continue to intensify our operations against individuals and groups engaged in illegal activities that endanger public safety and consumer welfare,” said PGEN Nartatez Jr.

“Hindi po namin palalampasin ang mga ganitong uri ng gawain. Asahan ng publiko ang tuloy-tuloy na aksyon ng PNP laban sa mga lumalabag sa batas,” he added.

As the PNP intensifies its campaign against illegal commercial and regulated industry violations under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it continues to assure the public of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong mabilis, tapat, at nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

30/04/2026

HVI SUSPECT NABBED, P7.48-M SHABU SEIZED IN CEBU BUY-BUST

A high-value drug suspect was arrested in a joint anti-illegal drugs operation conducted on the evening of April 28, 2026 in Talisay City, Cebu, resulting in the confiscation of approximately 1.1 kilograms of suspected shabu with an estimated standard drug price of Php 7.48 million.

The operation was carried out by combined elements of the Police Regional Office 7, Provincial Intelligence and Drug Enforcement units, and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, following proper coordination and surveillance.

The suspect, identified only by the alias “Bay,” 26, a listed high-value individual, was apprehended after selling a sachet of suspected illegal drugs to an undercover operative.

Subsequent inventory and on-site documentation, conducted in the presence of required witnesses, led to the recovery of multiple sachets believed to contain shabu, along with buy-bust money, suspected drug proceeds, mobile phones, and other items used in the transaction.

The suspect was informed of his rights and is now under police custody for the filing of appropriate charges in violation of Republic Act 9165.

This operation underscores the continuing nationwide efforts of the Philippine National Police to intensify anti-drug operations in line with the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, as supported by the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., commended the operating units for their coordinated efforts and reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to lawful and rights-based enforcement.

“Ang ganitong operasyon ay patunay ng ating tuloy-tuloy na laban kontra ilegal na droga. Hindi tayo titigil hangga’t may mga komunidad na naaapektuhan nito. We will continue to act decisively, but always within the bounds of the law and with respect for human rights,” PGen Nartatez said.

He also emphasized the importance of public cooperation, noting that community support remains vital in sustaining the momentum of anti-criminality campaigns.

The PNP continues to call on the public to remain vigilant and to report suspicious activities through proper channels, as it strengthens its campaign under the guiding principle of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

30/04/2026

30/04/2026

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR FAKE ₱172M LOTTO CLAIM IN MANDALUYONG

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported the arrest of an adult Filipino male by the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) after he attempted to claim a ₱172 million jackpot prize using a falsified lotto ticket at the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) in Mandaluyong City on April 27, 2026.

Initial verification showed that the winning number combination had already been legitimately claimed. Further checking of the presented ticket revealed visible alterations, including handwritten entries, which were later confirmed by the PCSO Data Center and Security Office as tampered. The suspect was immediately apprehended inside the premises, and the questioned ticket was secured as evidence.

The individual was brought for standard medical examination and is now under police custody for proper legal proceedings in coordination with the Mandaluyong City Prosecutor’s Office for a case of falsification of public document.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., underscored the importance of integrity in all transactions involving public systems. “We will not allow any attempt to undermine public trust through deceitful acts. Mabilis ang aksyon ng ating kapulisan dahil malinaw ang ating tungkulin—to protect the integrity of our institutions and ensure accountability,” he said.

He added, “Patuloy nating paiigtingin ang ating operasyon laban sa anumang uri ng panlilinlang. The law applies to everyone, at pananagutin ang sinumang lalabag dito.”

The operation reflects the PNP’s strengthened approach under its Focused Agenda on Enhanced Managing Police Operations, ensuring timely enforcement. It also supports the direction of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to uphold transparency, accountability, and public trust.

The Philippine National Police assures the public that it will remain vigilant in addressing similar incidents, in line with its commitment to Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)