PNP Nueva Ecija Provincial Forensic Unit

15/09/2026

15/09/2026

PNP SECURES BARMM AS PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS BEGIN

Under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), the PNP is fully deployed across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) as voters cast their ballots today, September 14, 2026 for the region’s first parliamentary elections.

As of 8:00 AM today, 1,045 or 88.11% of the 1,186 voting centers had opened. The elections involve 2,393,202 registered voters, 14,605 established precincts, and 5,212 clustered precincts. Final testing and sealing had also been completed in all 1,186 voting centers as of September 13.

The PNP is likewise maintaining heightened security in 93 identified Election Areas of Concern across BARMM, including 27 areas classified under the red category, with additional police presence, closer monitoring, and strengthened coordination with other security agencies in areas requiring heightened attention.

As of the latest operational update, two areas have been placed under COMELEC control following reported election-related incidents. These are Cotabato City, following explosion and shooting incidents, and Maluso, Basilan, where a pre-shading of ballots incident affected eight of the 18 polling centers. COMELEC is facilitating the delivery of replacement ballots from Manila, while the PNP continues to provide the necessary security and police assistance in coordination with election authorities.

All PNP offices and units in PROBAR remain on Full Alert Status effective 12:01 AM of July 16, 2026 until 11:59 PM of September 30, 2026, ensuring that police personnel and resources remain ready throughout the election period, including the post-election phase.

“This is an important day for the Bangsamoro people, and our role is very clear: help create an environment where every qualified voter can exercise the right to vote safely and peacefully. We are there to assist, to secure, and to respond when needed. Gawin natin ang trabaho natin nang mahinahon, patas, at may respeto sa bawat isa,” PGen Nartatez said.

The Chief PNP reminded all personnel to remain impartial, professional, and respectful of the rights of voters, candidates, election workers, and other stakeholders while performing their duties.

The election security deployment forms part of the PNP’s Focused Agenda, with Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO) guiding the deployment of police resources, monitoring of developments, coordination among units, and timely response to emerging concerns. These efforts support the peace and security priorities of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and the government’s commitment to a safe and orderly democratic process.

The PNP continues to coordinate with the Commission on Elections, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Department of the Interior and Local Government, local government units, and other security stakeholders to address election-related concerns and maintain public safety throughout the voting and post-election period.

As BARMM voters exercise their democratic right today, the PNP remains committed to carrying out its mandate with professionalism, restraint, and accountability, helping ensure that every qualified voter can participate in the electoral process in a safe and peaceful environment, consistent with the Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

15/09/2026

PNP STATEMENT ON THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE BARMM PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reports that the casting of votes in the BARMM Parliamentary Elections is generally peaceful and orderly, with the latest monitoring showing an overall 97.38 percent voting status across the tracked areas.

Voting has started in the majority of monitored locations across Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Sur, Tawi-Tawi, Maguindanao del Norte, and the Special Geographic Area. Four areas—Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Sur, Tawi-Tawi, and the Special Geographic Area—have recorded a 100 percent start status.

In Basilan, voting has started in 165 of 189 tracked locations, or 87.30 percent, while Maguindanao del Norte has recorded 264 of 271 locations, or 97.42 percent.

As voting continues, the PNP remains closely monitoring developments on the ground and maintaining police presence in and around voting centers. Personnel are also in close coordination with the Commission on Elections and other concerned agencies to address any security concerns and help ensure that voters can cast their votes safely and peacefully.

The PNP reiterates its call for everyone to remain calm, observe election rules, and respect the right of every voter to participate in the electoral process.

PGEN JOSE MELENCIO C. NARTATEZ, JR.
Chief, Philippine National Police

15/09/2026

PNP SECURES 100% DELIVERY OF ELECTION PARAPHERNALIA IN BARMM

Under the leadership of PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), the PNP has secured the movement and delivery of election paraphernalia to all 1,186 monitored voting centers across the six parliamentary areas of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), supporting the orderly conduct of voting on Monday.

As of 1:00 PM, all 1,186 deliveries have been completed, covering 189 voting centers in Basilan, 252 in Lanao del Sur, 224 in Maguindanao del Sur, 183 in Tawi-Tawi, 271 in Maguindanao del Norte, and 67 in the Special Geographic Area.

Police personnel provided security and police assistance during the movement of the election paraphernalia, in coordination with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), local authorities, and other partner agencies, to help ensure their safe and timely delivery to the designated voting centers.

“Our personnel worked closely with COMELEC and our local partners to provide the necessary security during the movement of the election paraphernalia. Completing the delivery to all monitored voting centers is an important step in supporting the orderly conduct of the elections,” PGen Nartatez said.

He emphasized that the PNP’s election security mission continues throughout the voting period.

“We have completed this phase of our security mission, but our work continues. Our personnel remain on the ground, maintaining security and closely monitoring developments until the voting period is completed. We remain committed to providing the necessary police support for a peaceful and orderly election,” PGen Nartatez added.

The PNP’s election security operations are being carried out under its Focused Agenda and Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), in support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to a peaceful and orderly electoral process and the vision of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

15/09/2026

PNP: VOTING ONGOING IN 98.90% OF BARMM CENTERS

The casting of votes in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is proceeding generally peacefully and orderly, with 1,173 of the 1,186 monitored voting centers, or 98.90 percent, currently conducting the voting process.

As of 4:00 PM, only 13 of the 1,186 monitored voting centers have yet to begin the casting of votes, all of which are located in Basilan.

Under the leadership of PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), police personnel remain deployed across the six parliamentary areas to provide security and police assistance while closely monitoring developments as voting continues.

The PNP is maintaining close coordination with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), local authorities, and other partner agencies to ensure that voters, teachers and election personnel, and other stakeholders can carry out their respective duties in a safe and orderly environment.

“We are not only securing the voting centers; we are also making sure that our personnel remain responsive to the needs on the ground throughout the voting period. Our duty is to help preserve a peaceful environment where every voter can exercise their right to vote without unnecessary concern or disruption,” PGen Nartatez said.

The PNP continues to monitor all areas and is prepared to provide necessary police assistance as voting progresses, particularly in areas where the process has yet to begin. Police units will remain on heightened vigilance through the completion of voting and the succeeding election-related activities.

The election security operations are being carried out under the PNP’s Focused Agenda and Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), in support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to a peaceful and orderly electoral process.

The PNP remains committed to delivering responsive and professional police service throughout the elections, consistent with its mantra: “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

15/09/2026

PNP STRENGTHENS POLICE RESPONSE AS COMMON CRIME VICTIMIZATION FALLS TO 10%, SWS REPORTS

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the command of PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief PNP, is taking the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey results as an important reference in sustaining police efforts against crime while responding to emerging threats, particularly those occurring in the digital space.

The June 2026 SWS survey showed that 10% percent of Filipino families reported victimization by common crimes within the past six months, a decline from 12.3% in March. Victimization involving property crimes likewise eased from 11.5% to 9.1%.

For PGen Nartatez, the figures are encouraging while also underscoring the need to sustain police presence and remain responsive to concerns being felt by communities.

“We take the improvement as encouragement, but not as a reason to become complacent. The important thing is to understand what the numbers are telling us and translate that into better police work. Kung may mga stratehiya na gumagana at epektibo, we sustain them; kung may kailangang baguhin, we act on them.”

At the same time, the survey recorded a rise in reported cybercrime victimization, reaching 8% in June from 5.8% in March, underscoring the growing need to protect the public not only in physical communities but also in the digital environment.

The PNP, through the Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG), continues to strengthen its response to cyber-related offenses while reminding the public to remain vigilant against online scams, account hacking, cyberbullying, and other forms of digital victimization. Police units nationwide are likewise directed to remain responsive to community concerns and strengthen police presence in residential areas and public spaces.

PGen Nartatez emphasized that the changing nature of crime requires the police organization to remain adaptable and forward-looking.

“Crime does not stay in one form, and neither should our response. We have to be where the people need us—on the streets, in communities, and increasingly in the digital space. We will continue to improve our capabilities while working closely with the public, because public safety is something we build together.”

These efforts are consistent with the PNP Focused Agenda and the Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), which provide the framework for using crime information, operational assessment, and community feedback to improve police deployment and decision-making.

The PNP recognizes that public safety is measured not only by reported crime figures but also by the confidence of communities in their police service. Under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the organization will continue working with local governments, other government agencies, and communities to address both traditional and emerging security concerns.

As crime patterns evolve, the PNP remains committed to adapting its operations, strengthening its presence where needed, and delivering police service that responds to what people experience on the ground—consistent with the vision of a “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)