Masbate News Alerto

06/02/2026

MASBATE CITY BUSINESSWOMAN ARRESTED FOR ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF FI****MS

A 22-year-old businesswoman from Brgy. Asid, Masbate City, was arrested during the service of a search warrant after being found in possession of unregistered fi****ms.

The operation was led by the Masbate City Police Station as the lead unit, with the 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company, personnel from the Masbate Police Provincial Office, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Masbate, and the MARPSTA.

Authorities recovered from the suspect, identified by the alias “Gina,” one Caliber .38 firearm without a serial number, marked “Made in USA,” with a cylinder loaded with two rounds of ammunition, and another Caliber .38 firearm without a serial number, with a cylinder loaded with six rounds of ammunition.

The suspect and the confiscated fi****ms were placed under the custody of the Masbate CPS for proper disposition and further investigation. The search warrant was executed in the presence of the suspect and duly designated witnesses to ensure transparency and compliance with legal procedures.

PBGEN Erosito N Miranda, Acting RD, PRO 5, emphasized that this operation is part of the ongoing Enhanced Managing Operations in the region, aimed at preventing the proliferation and use of illegal fi****ms.

“This arrest underscores our unwavering commitment to public safety and the strict enforcement of laws against illegal fi****ms possession. Operations like this will continue until all individuals using fi****ms to threaten our communities are apprehended and held accountable under the law.”





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04/02/2026

04/02/2026

Good job po EsperanzaMPS MasbatePPO 💪💪💪

RANK 3 REGIONAL MOST WANTED IN BICOL ARRESTED IN MASBATE

Through the sustained and intensified efforts of Police Regional Office 5 (PRO 5), another Regional Most Wanted Person was arrested in a recent law enforcement operation.

On February 3, 2026, at around 9:30 AM, joint personnel arrested the accused, identified by the alias “Jose”, 59 years old, and a resident of Esperanza, Masbate, at Barangay Casabangan, Municipality of Pio V. Corpus, Masbate.

Pio V. Corpus Municipal Police Station led the operation with the personnel from the Police Intelligence Unit, Esperanza MPS, 1st and 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Companies, all under the Masbate Provincial Police Office; Regional Intelligence Unit 5 – Police Intelligence Team Masbate; and the Intelligence and Security Operations Division – Intelligence Group.

The suspect is listed as Rank No. 3 Regional Most Wanted Person and is facing charges for the crime of Murder, for which no bail is recommended.

After his arrest, the accused was safely brought to Pio V. Corpus MPS for proper documentation, booking, and legal disposition in accordance with existing laws and police procedures.

PBGEN Erosito N Miranda, Acting Regional Director, PRO 5, commended the operating team for their dedication, professionalism, and effective coordination that led to the successful arrest. He emphasized that through the Enhanced Managing Police Operations, PRO 5 will continue to intensify its campaign to locate, track, and arrest wanted persons to ensure public safety and uphold the rule of law.

This successful operation highlights PRO 5’s steadfast commitment to justice, sending a clear message that fugitives will not escape accountability and that law enforcement remains relentless in protecting the community and delivering justice to victims and their families. # # #

04/02/2026

Good job po EsperanzaMPS MasbatePPO 💪💪💪

RANK NO. 2 MOST WANTED CTG MEMBER IN BICOL ARRESTED IN MASBATE POLICE OPERATION

A member of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG), who is also listed as the Rank No. 2 Regional Most Wanted Person in the Bicol Region, was successfully arrested as part of the Enhanced Managing Police Operations of Police Regional Office 5 (PRO 5).

On February 3, 2026, a joint law enforcement operation was conducted that led to the arrest of the accused, known by the alias “Rodel” in Esperanza, Masbate.

The operation was carried out through the combined efforts of personnel from Esperanza Municipal Police Station, Police Intelligence Unit, 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company, Revitalized-Pulis Sa Barangay-Team Tawad, all under Masbate Provincial Police Office ; Regional Intelligence Unit 5 – Police Intelligence Team Masbate; 94th Special Action Company, 9th Special Action Battalion, PNP Special Action Force; Alpha Company, 2nd Infantry Battalion, 96th Military Intelligence Company; and Intelligence and Security Operations Division – Intelligence Group.

The arrested individual is a resident of Esperanza, Masbate, and was identified as an active CTG member operating under the command of Rogelio Suson, also known as “Manong”, the Commanding Officer of KLG South, SRC4, BRPC, which operates within the 3rd District of Masbate.

The accused is indicted for the crime of Murder, for which no bail is recommended.

Following the arrest, the suspect was safely brought to Esperanza MPS for proper documentation, booking procedures, and further legal disposition in accordance with existing laws and police protocols.

This successful operation underscores the decisive, coordinated, and sustained efforts of PRO 5, under the leadership of PBGEN Erosito N Miranda, Acting Regional Director, in its relentless campaign against terrorism, criminality, and threats to public safety. The arrest significantly contributes to the neutralization of armed group members and helps prevent the further commission of crimes in the region.

With this accomplishment, PRO 5 reaffirms its commitment to the rule of law and the pursuit of justice, ensuring that those responsible for heinous crimes are held accountable, and that justice is served for the victims and their families. # # #





Camarines Sur Police Provincial Office - The Home of Kaogma Cops
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Catanduanes Police Provincial Office

24/01/2026

“I’d rather have a packed stadium than empty seats — that’s a good problem,” – DJOKOVIC DEFENDS ALEX EALA FANS AS MELBOURNE ERUPTS
Even the GOAT himself couldn’t hide his amazement as waves of Filipino fans flooded Melbourne Park.
Speaking candidly, Novak Djokovic shut down complaints about overcrowding, calling the Alex Eala phenomenon something tennis should celebrate, not fear.
“Alex is the greatest player the Philippines has ever had — this level of attention is completely understandable,” he said firmly.
As critics accused Eala’s supporters of creating chaos, Djokovic simply smiled. “I’d rather have a packed stadium than empty seats — that’s a good problem,” he insisted.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion went further, saying passionate fans are the very lifeblood that keeps the sport alive. To Djokovic, Alex Eala isn’t just playing tennis — she’s carrying the hopes of an entire nation on her shoulders.
And his message was clear: don’t complain about the crowds — be proud that the world is watching. 👇

23/01/2026

Proud of you, Kabayan 💪💪💪

Filipino Student Graduates Magna Cum Laude with Highest Honors from Harvard University

Eion Nikolai Chua, 22, earned a double degree in Chemistry and Economics with a Master's degree in Chemistry and Chemical Biology, all completed in four years of his stay at Harvard.

22/01/2026

MAGSASAKA NA MAY KASONG FRUSTRATED MURDER AT KABILANG SA CITY MOST WANTED PERSON, NAARESTO NG MGA OTORIDAD

𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐃𝐎 𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐒𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐊𝐀 𝐍𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐀 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐏𝐒

𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐨, 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 — Matagumpay na naaresto ng pinagsanib na puwersa ng Masbate City Police Station katuwang ang mga operatiba ng Police Intelligence Unit (PIU) ng Masbate PPO at Masbate MARPSTA, ang isang City Most Wanted Person sa isinagawang operasyon sa Brgy. Sinalongan, Masbate City, bandang 2:10 ng hapon, Enero 21, 2026.

Ang inarestong akusado ay kinilalang si alyas “Mateo”, nasa hustong gulang, lalaki, may asawa, isang magsasaka, at residente ng nasabing syudad. Ang nasabing indibidwal ay kasalukuyang nasa kustodiya ng Masbate CPS.

Isinagawa ang pag-aresto sa bisa ng Warrant of Arrest na inilabas ni Hon. Mary Flor D. Tabigue-Logarta, Presiding Judge ng Regional Trial Court, Branch 44, Masbate City, na may petsang Enero 19, 2026, kaugnay ng kasong Frustrated Murder (Article 248 kaugnay ng Article 6 ng Revised Penal Code, na inamyendahan ng R.A. 7659), na may inirekomendang piyansa na nagkakahalaga ng (Php 200,000.00).

Ang matagumpay na operasyong ito ay patunay ng patuloy na pagsisikap ng Masbate Police Provincial Office sa pagtugis sa mga wanted person at sa masigasig na pagpapatupad ng batas upang mapanatili ang kapayapaan at kaayusan sa lalawigan.



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PNP Kasurog Bicol
Masbate Ppo

22/01/2026

MANGINGISDA NA WANTED PERSON SA MORONG, RIZAL, NAARESTO SA BRGY. CANLIBAS, BATUAN, MASBATE

𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐃𝐀 𝐍𝐀 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍, 𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐃𝐎 𝐒𝐀 𝐁𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐍, 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐄

𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐨, 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 - Naaresto ng mga operatiba ng Batuan Municipal Police Station, sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga operatiba ng Morong MPS ang isang Wanted Person sa isinagawang law enforcement operation sa Brgy. Canlibas, Batuan, Masbate nitong Enero 21, 2026 bandang 2:45 ng hapon.

Ang inarestong akusado ay kinilalang si alyas “Heracleto”, lalaki, biyudo, isang mangingisda, at residente ng Morong, Rizal. Isinagawa ang pag-aresto sa bisa ng Warrant of Arrest na inilabas ni Hon. Maria Josefina Goseco San Juan-Torres, Presiding Judge ng Regional Trial Court (RTC), Fourth Judicial Region, Branch 79, Morong, Rizal, na may petsang Hunyo 3, 2025, kaugnay ng kasong Acts of Lasciviousness (RPC Article 336) na may inirekomendang piyansa na nagkakahalaga ng Php 200,000.00. Matapos ang pag-aresto, ang akusado ay dinala sa Batuan MPS para sa tamang disposisyon at dokumentasyon.

Ang pagkakahuli sa mga indibidwal na may kinakaharap na mabibigat na kaso ay malinaw na patunay ng walang humpay na pagsisikap ng PNP Masbate na papanagutin ang mga lumalabag sa batas at tiyakin na ang katarungan ay naihahatid sa mga biktima at kanilang mga pamilya. Hindi titigil ang ating hanay sa pagtugis sa mga taong patuloy na nagtatago mula sa pananagutan sa batas.



PCADG Bicol Region
PNP Kasurog Bicol
Masbate Ppo

22/01/2026

Good job po Uson MPS 💪💪💪

𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐃𝐎 𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐋𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐀 𝐔𝐒𝐎𝐍, 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐇𝐈𝐋 𝐒𝐀 𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐍𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐃𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐋𝐀 𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐋

𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐨, 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 - Isang lalaki ang naaresto ng kapulisan sa paglabag sa Republic Act 10591 o ang Comprehensive Fi****ms and Ammunition Regulation Act sa isinagawang checkpoint operation ng Uson Municipal Police Station bandang 7:35 ng umaga, Enero 22, 2026, sa kahabaan ng Provincial Road, Purok 2, Brgy. Del Carmen, Uson, Masbate.

Kinilala ang suspek na si alyas “Saturnino”, nasa hustong gulang, lalaki, binata, isang magsasaka, at residente ng Cawayan, Masbate. Batay sa ulat, nagsasagawa ng checkpoint ang mga elemento ng Uson MPS, nang tangkain ng suspek na iwasan ang nasabing checkpoint. Dahil dito, hinabol siya ng mga pulis at dito ay narekober mula sa kanya ang mga sumusunod na ebidensya: isang unit ng Cal. .357 revolver na may binurang serial number; limang piraso ng live ammunition para sa Cal. .357; isang kulay gray na backpack; at isang unit ng modified Pinoy 125 motorcycle, kulay asul, na walang nakakabit na plaka.

Nabigo ang suspek na magpakita ng anumang kaukulang dokumento mula sa awtorisadong tanggapan na magpapatunay ng kanyang legal na pagmamay-ari at pagdadala ng nasabing baril at mga bala. Ang naarestong suspek at ang mga nakumpiskang ebidensya ay dinala sa Uson MPS para sa wastong dokumentasyon at disposisyon.



PCADG Bicol Region
PNP Kasurog Bicol
Masbate Ppo

22/01/2026

PRO 5 CAPTURES 106 WANTED PERSONS IN ONE WEEK, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY SAFETY

In a focused and decisive law enforcement campaign from January 12 to 18, 2026, the PRO 5 headed by PBGEN Erosito N Miranda, Acting Regional Director, captured a total of 106 wanted persons, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to public safety, peace, and order across the region.

The operations were conducted under the Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO) reflecting a strategic, intelligence-driven approach to combat criminality at all levels. The apprehensions included one wanted person at the regional level, eight at the provincial level, two at the city level, twenty-three at the municipal level, and seventy-two others, demonstrating the comprehensive reach and effectiveness of the campaign.

PBGEN Miranda highlighted the significance of the week-long operations, emphasizing that every action by the PNP directly contributes to community protection. "Actions like these truly make a difference," he said. "Each arrest and every disruption of illegal activities directly protects our families and communities. We stay focused, resolute, and committed in our mission because this is the standard the public rightfully expects from us."

The operations also underscore the PNP’s alignment with the Focus Agenda of Acting Chief PNP PLTGEN Jose Melencio C Nartatez, Jr., which envisions a ‘Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas’—a police force that is swift, honest, and felt by the people. “We will persist in these efforts, as every action we take reinforces public trust, upholds the rule of law, and promotes safer communities throughout Bicol." PBGEN Miranda added.

The PRO 5 reminds the public that maintaining peace and order is a shared responsibility. The public are encouraged to remain vigilant, promptly report criminal activities, and cooperate with authorities to sustain the safety of their communities.

The success of these operations demonstrates that coordinated, decisive, and professional police action produces tangible results, reinforcing the PNP’s commitment to the safety, security, and well-being of all Bicolanos.

21/01/2026

41 NAARESTO, ₱3.7-M HALAGA NG DROGA NASAMSAM SA ANTI-DROGA OPERASYON

Mula Enero 12 hanggang 18, 2026, nagsagawa ang Police Regional Office 5 (PRO 5) ng 41 anti-illegal drug operations sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng rehiyon ng Bicol. Sa naturang operasyon, 46 na indibidwal ang naaresto, kung saan 7 ang high-value targets at 39 ang street-level offenders, bilang bahagi ng tuloy-tuloy na kampanya ng kapulisan laban sa ilegal na droga.

Sa kabuuang bilang ng mga naaresto, 35 kaso ang naisampa na sa korte, samantalang ang iba ay patuloy na iniimbestigahan upang matiyak ang maayos at malalim na pag-uusisa sa kanilang mga posibleng kasong kriminal. Bukod sa mga pag-aresto, nakumpiska rin ang 4.10 gramo ng ma*****na at 596.83 gramo ng shabu, na may tinatayang halaga sa pamilihan na ₱3,712,136.00, na nagpapakita ng malawakang epekto ng operasyon sa pagputol ng supply ng ilegal na droga sa rehiyon.

Ang mga ito ay bunga ng implementasyon ng Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), isang estratehikong programa na naglalayong palakasin ang koordinasyon, kahusayan, at epektibidad ng mga operasyon ng PNP sa lahat ng antas. Ang EMPO ay nakatuon sa pagtukoy ng mga high-value targets, pagpapatupad ng mas sistematikong intelligence-driven operations, at pagsiguro na ang mga street-level offenders ay mapanagot sa ilalim ng batas.

Ang operasyon ay direktang sumusuporta sa focus agenda ng Acting Chief PNP, PLtGen Erosito N Miranda, Acting Regional Director, para sa “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman”, na naglalayong ipatupad ang serbisyong pulis na tapat, maaasahan, at nararamdaman ng bawat mamamayan.

Sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni PBGen Erosito N Miranda, nananatiling buo ang dedikasyon ng PRO 5 sa pagpapatupad ng mga operasyon laban sa kriminalidad at ilegal na droga. Pinanghahawakan ng unit ang pangakong ipagpapatuloy at palalakasin ang mga hakbangin laban sa krimen, na may malinaw na pokus, determinasyon, at konkretong resulta.

Naniniwala ang PRO 5 na sa patuloy na kampanya laban sa ilegal na droga at iba pang anyo ng kriminalidad, mas mapapalakas ang seguridad ng komunidad, mapapangalagaan ang kabuhayan at kapakanan ng mamamayan, at mas maipapatupad nang epektibo ang batas sa buong rehiyon. # # #

16/01/2026

Congrats Kabayan 💪💪💪

Alex Eala was crowned champion of the 2026 Kooyong Classic ahead of her Australian Open debut.

READ MORE: https://inqnews.net/EalaKooyongClassicChamp