1302nd Maritime Police Station Butuan- Philippine National Police

23/05/2026

Agusan Del Norte Maritime Police Station
"Guardians of the Gateway to Mindanao"



: SerbisyongMabilisTapatatNararamdaman

PNP SEIZES PHP 3.52M SMUGGLED CI******ES; WOMAN ARRESTED IN BATANGAS ENTRAPMENT OPERATION

The Philippine National Police, under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, PNP, on May 19, 2026, conducted an entrapment operation in Barangay Guimalas, Balayan, Batangas that led to the arrest of a female suspect and the confiscation of 86 master cases of assorted smuggled ci******es with an estimated total value of PhP 3,520,000.00.

The operation was carried out by the 1st Provincial Intelligence Team of the Provincial Intelligence Unit, Batangas Provincial Police Office as the lead unit, in coordination with the 2nd Batangas Provincial Mobile Force Company and the Balayan Municipal Police Station. Acting on validated information, the operatives proceeded to the location, resulting in the arrest of the suspect and the recovery of contraband ci******es intended for distribution.

The suspect and the seized items were immediately brought to the custody of the Balayan Municipal Police Station for proper documentation and disposition in accordance with applicable procedures.

The accomplishment highlights the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly on enhanced managing police operations, as it strengthens the campaign against the illegal trade of smuggled goods that undermine lawful commerce and government revenue collection.

“We will remain firm in our campaign against smuggling activities, especially those that directly affect government revenue and the livelihood of legitimate traders in the communities,” said PGEN Nartatez.

“Sa bawat operasyon na ganito, ipinapakita namin na seryoso ang kapulisan sa pagpapatupad ng batas. Walang puwang ang ilegal na gawain sa ating mga komunidad,” he added.

As the PNP sustains its intensified campaign against smuggling and other forms of economic sabotage 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)

23/05/2026

Agusan Del Norte Maritime Police Station
"Guardians of the Gateway to Mindanao"



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REGION 8 MOST WANTED FOR R**E, LASCIVIOUS CONDUCT ARRESTED IN PNP MANHUNT OPERATION

The Philippine National Police, under the leadership of PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., intensified its campaign against wanted persons following the arrest of the No. 7 Most Wanted Person at the provincial level in Police Regional Office 8 during an operation conducted on May 19, 2026, in Brgy. SMO. Rosario, Naval, Biliran.

Personnel of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Biliran Provincial Field Unit, serving as lead unit together with the Naval Municipal Police Station and Biliran Police Provincial Office, arrested a male accused by virtue of a Warrant of Arrest for seven counts of Lascivious Conduct with recommended bail amounting to PhP1,400,000.00, and four counts of R**e with no bail recommended. The accused is presently under the custody of CIDG Biliran PFU pending proper judicial proceedings.

PGEN Nartatez stressed that the arrest demonstrates the unwavering resolve of the PNP to locate and arrest individuals accused of grave offenses, particularly crimes committed against women and children. “The PNP will continue to run after fugitives facing serious criminal charges and ensure that they are brought before the courts to answer for their actions. Walang puwang sa lipunan ang mga nang-aabuso at nagtatago sa batas,” he said.

The operation also highlights the continuing implementation of the PNP Focused Agenda—an operational framework for institutional transformation designed to make police service more responsive, reliable, and accountable to the Filipino people. In line with its key priority on Enhanced Managing Police Operations, the PNP continues to strengthen intelligence-driven manhunt operations and reinforce its law enforcement actions against wanted persons involved in heinous crimes.

PGEN Nartatez likewise warned that the PNP remains relentless in pursuing offenders attempting to evade justice. “Our law enforcement actions will remain firm and unyielding against individuals accused of r**e and other violent crimes. Hindi namin hahayaang makaiwas sa pananagutan ang sinumang lumalapastangan sa dangal at karapatan mga kababaihan,” he added.

As the PNP sustains its intensified campaign against wanted persons and other lawless elements 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)

23/05/2026

Agusan Del Norte Maritime Police Station
"Guardians of the Gateway to Mindanao"



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PNP STATEMENT ON THE DOJ DIRECTIVE TO EFFECT THE ARREST OF SENATOR RONALD “BATO” DELA ROSA

The Philippine National Police (PNP) takes note of the directive issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ) directing the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to effect the warrant of arrest against Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa.

The PNP respects the processes of the justice system and recognizes the authority of competent government agencies in the implementation of lawful orders.

As a law enforcement agency, the PNP shall perform its mandate in accordance with existing laws, due process, and established operational procedures.

The PNP likewise assures the public that all actions undertaken shall remain impartial, professional, and within the bounds of the law, with full respect for the constitutional rights of all parties concerned.

POLICE GENERAL JOSE MELENCIO C. NARTATEZ, JR
Chief, Philippine National Police

23/05/2026

Agusan Del Norte Maritime Police Station
"Guardians of the Gateway to Mindanao"



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23/05/2026

Agusan Del Norte Maritime Police Station
"Guardians of the Gateway to Mindanao"



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SAFER CITIES INITIATIVE DRIVES 15.99% DROP IN FOCUS CRIMES NATIONWIDE

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported a significant decline in focus crime incidents nationwide following the implementation of the Safer Cities Initiative (SCI), highlighting the positive impact of intensified police visibility, focused anti-criminality operations, and strengthened stakeholder engagement efforts.

Based on comparative data covering the 43-day period before and after the implementation of the SCI on April 6, 2026, total focus crime incidents nationwide dropped by 719 cases or 15.99%, from 4,495 incidents recorded between February 22 to April 5, 2026 to 3,776 incidents from April 6 to May 18, 2026.

All eight focus crime categories registered decreases during the monitoring period, including R**e with a 30.61% decline, Carnapping of Motor Vehicles with a 28.20% decrease, Physical Injury with a 25.93% reduction, Robbery with a 15.12% decrease, Theft with a 10.61% decline, Carnapping of Motorcycles with a 6.64% reduction, Homicide with a 5% decrease, and Murder with a 2.17% decline.

In the National Capital Region (NCR), focus crime incidents likewise declined by 8.57% during the same monitoring period, reflecting the continuing impact of intensified police operations and increased police presence in urban areas.

The PNP attributed the improvement in peace and order conditions to proactive policing strategies, intelligence-driven operations, strategic deployment of personnel, and sustained coordination with local government units and stakeholders in support of the Safer Cities Initiative being advanced by Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Juanito Victor “Jonvic” C. Remulla Jr.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., said the initial gains of the Safer Cities Initiative demonstrate the effectiveness of sustained police presence and responsive law enforcement operations in urban centers and communities.

“Ang pagbaba ng focus crimes ay bunga ng mas pinaigting na police presence, mabilis na responde, at pakikipagtulungan ng iba’t ibang sektor sa ating kapulisan. Patuloy nating palalakasin ang ating mga hakbang upang mapanatili ang kaayusan at kaligtasan ng mamamayan,” PGen Nartatez said.

The sustained decline in focus crimes reflects the continuing gains of the Safer Cities Initiative as the PNP strengthens proactive policing, public safety measures, and community partnership efforts under the vision of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

23/05/2026

Agusan Del Norte Maritime Police Station
"Guardians of the Gateway to Mindanao"



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23/05/2026

Agusan Del Norte Maritime Police Station
"Guardians of the Gateway to Mindanao"



: SerbisyongMabilisTapatatNararamdaman

MABILIS NA RESPONDE NG PNP, NAGING DAAN SA LIGTAS NA PANGANGANAK SA ZAMBALES

Isang buntis ang matagumpay na naisugod at napangalagaan ng mga kapulisan matapos itong mangailangan ng agarang tulong habang nasa gitna ng emergency noong gabi ng Mayo 19, 2026 sa San Marcelino, Zambales.

Habang nagsasagawa ng pagpapatrolya sa kanilang lugar, agad na rumesponde sina Patrolman Nyl Art H. Dela Peña at Patrolman Johnsen A. Macabitas ng San Marcelino MPS matapos lapitan ng isang concerned citizen hinggil sa kalagayan ng babaeng manganganak na noon ay nasa kritikal na sitwasyon.

Sa mabilis na aksyon ng dalawang pulis, isinakay nila ang pasyente patungo sana sa pinakamalapit na pagamutan. Ngunit habang nasa biyahe, hindi inaasahang nanganak ang babae at matagumpay na isinilang ang isang malusog na sanggol na lalaki, sa tulong at paggabay ng mga pulis.

Sa kasalukuyan, ligtas at maayos ang kalagayan ng mag-ina at patuloy na inoobserbahan sa ospital.

Ayon kay PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., ang ganitong uri ng insidente ay sumasalamin sa tunay na diwa ng serbisyo ng kapulisan.

“Hindi natin alam kung kailan darating ang emergency, kaya mahalaga ang agarang aksyon ng ating mga pulis. Sa pagkakataong ito, muling napatunayan ang kanilang kahandaan at malasakit,” pahayag ni PGen Nartatez.

Ang nasabing insidente ay nagpapakita ng maagap at makataong serbisyo ng kapulisan na tunay na maaasahan ng komunidad, patunay ng Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)