PNP Cordillera RCADD

03/06/2026

SERBISYONG MABILIS NG PNP, NAGRESULTA SA PAGKAKAARESTO AT PAGKAREKOBER NG ARMAS
Ipinakita ng Philippine National Police (PNP) ang mabilis at epektibong pagtugon matapos ang insidente ng pagpapaputok ng baril sa isang komunidad, kung saan agad na rumesponde ang mga tauhan at nagresulta sa pagkakaaresto ng mga suspek at pagkakarekober ng baril sa Iloilo City.
Ayon sa ulat, isang commotion ang naitala sa lugar na nauwi sa pagpapaputok ng baril na nagdulot ng pangamba sa mga residente. Agad namang tumugon ang Iloilo City Police Station 6 upang tiyakin ang kaligtasan ng publiko at maiwasan ang posibleng paglala ng sitwasyon.
Sa isinagawang mabilis na operasyon, narekober ng mga rumespondeng pulis ang isang 9mm pistol na may laman pang bala at isang fired cartridge case. Kasunod nito, sa tuloy-tuloy na imbestigasyon at follow-up operation, nahuli ang mga suspek na ngayon ay nahaharap sa kaukulang kaso.
Ayon kay PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., ang ganitong mabilis na pagtugon ay patunay ng patuloy na pag-igting ng kapulisan sa pagbibigay ng proteksyon sa komunidad.
“Hindi natin palalampasin ang anumang banta sa seguridad ng ating mga komunidad. Ang agarang aksyon ng ating mga pulis ay bahagi ng ating pananagutan—siguraduhing ligtas ang bawat mamamayan at agad na papanagutin ang mga lalabag sa batas,” ani Nartatez.
Dagdag pa niya, mahalaga ang aktibong presensya ng pulisya sa mga komunidad upang mapigilan ang paglala ng mga insidente at mapanatili ang kapayapaan, lalo na sa mga oras ng gabi.
Ang matagumpay na operasyon ay patunay ng patuloy na pagtupad ng PNP sa tungkulin nitong maglingkod at magprotekta, alinsunod sa adhikain ng Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.
(PNP-PIO)

SERBISYONG MABILIS NG PNP, NAGRESULTA SA PAGKAKAARESTO AT PAGKAREKOBER NG ARMAS

Ipinakita ng Philippine National Police (PNP) ang mabilis at epektibong pagtugon matapos ang insidente ng pagpapaputok ng baril sa isang komunidad, kung saan agad na rumesponde ang mga tauhan at nagresulta sa pagkakaaresto ng mga suspek at pagkakarekober ng baril sa Iloilo City.

Ayon sa ulat, isang commotion ang naitala sa lugar na nauwi sa pagpapaputok ng baril na nagdulot ng pangamba sa mga residente. Agad namang tumugon ang Iloilo City Police Station 6 upang tiyakin ang kaligtasan ng publiko at maiwasan ang posibleng paglala ng sitwasyon.

Sa isinagawang mabilis na operasyon, narekober ng mga rumespondeng pulis ang isang 9mm pistol na may laman pang bala at isang fired cartridge case. Kasunod nito, sa tuloy-tuloy na imbestigasyon at follow-up operation, nahuli ang mga suspek na ngayon ay nahaharap sa kaukulang kaso.

Ayon kay PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., ang ganitong mabilis na pagtugon ay patunay ng patuloy na pag-igting ng kapulisan sa pagbibigay ng proteksyon sa komunidad.

“Hindi natin palalampasin ang anumang banta sa seguridad ng ating mga komunidad. Ang agarang aksyon ng ating mga pulis ay bahagi ng ating pananagutan—siguraduhing ligtas ang bawat mamamayan at agad na papanagutin ang mga lalabag sa batas,” ani Nartatez.

Dagdag pa niya, mahalaga ang aktibong presensya ng pulisya sa mga komunidad upang mapigilan ang paglala ng mga insidente at mapanatili ang kapayapaan, lalo na sa mga oras ng gabi.

Ang matagumpay na operasyon ay patunay ng patuloy na pagtupad ng PNP sa tungkulin nitong maglingkod at magprotekta, alinsunod sa adhikain ng Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

03/06/2026

LOOK: The Philippine National Police (PNP) convened the Pre-Conference Coordination Meeting for the 44th ASEANAPOL Conference on June 3, 2026, at the PNP Main Conference Room, 3rd Floor, NHQ Building, Camp BGen Rafael T. Crame, Quezon City.
The activity was presided over by PLTGEN Bernard M. Banac, Acting Deputy Chief, PNP for Administration, and attended by key officials and representatives from various PNP offices involved in the planning and ex*****on of the country’s hosting responsibilities for the upcoming conference under the framework of the ASEANAPOL.
During the meeting, participants discussed the conference agenda, reviewed best practices and lessons learned from the 43rd ASEANAPOL Conference, and tackled preparations for the 44th ASEANAPOL Conference, including operational, administrative, security, and logistical requirements. An open forum was also conducted to address concerns and ensure alignment among all participating units.
The activity underscores the PNP’s continuing efforts to strengthen coordination and readiness in hosting major international engagements, while fostering closer cooperation among ASEAN law enforcement agencies in addressing transnational crime and regional security concerns in line with Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.
(PNP-PIO)

03/06/2026

PNP STATEMENT ON THE INCIDENT DURING THE PRESS BRIEFING
The Philippine National Police (PNP) upholds the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, and respect in all official engagements, particularly in press briefings and interactions with oversight bodies and the media.
During the press briefing held this afternoon, June 3, 2026, a police officer was invited to clarify his involvement in a vehicular traffic incident that occurred on June 2, 2026 along MLQ Avenue corner Mauling Creek, Brgy. Bagumbayan, Taguig City. The incident involved two vehicles and had earlier been resolved through an amicable settlement between the parties concerned.
While responding to questions during the briefing, the officer made an inappropriate remark directed at a senior official, which was made in the presence of members of the media and disrupted the orderly conduct of the proceedings. The officer was subsequently directed to step out of the press briefing area in order to maintain proper decorum.
The PNP does not condone any form of disrespectful conduct or language that undermines discipline, professionalism, and the integrity of official public forums. The concerned personnel will be subjected to appropriate administrative review in accordance with existing rules and due process.
The PNP assures the public that the matter will be addressed with fairness, accountability, and transparency, consistent with its commitment to a disciplined and professional police service.
PGEN JOSE MELENCIO C. NARTATEZ, JR.
Chief, Philippine National Police

PNP STATEMENT ON THE INCIDENT DURING THE PRESS BRIEFING

The Philippine National Police (PNP) upholds the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, and respect in all official engagements, particularly in press briefings and interactions with oversight bodies and the media.

During the press briefing held this afternoon, June 3, 2026, a police officer was invited to clarify his involvement in a vehicular traffic incident that occurred on June 2, 2026 along MLQ Avenue corner Mauling Creek, Brgy. Bagumbayan, Taguig City. The incident involved two vehicles and had earlier been resolved through an amicable settlement between the parties concerned.

While responding to questions during the briefing, the officer made an inappropriate remark directed at a senior official, which was made in the presence of members of the media and disrupted the orderly conduct of the proceedings. The officer was subsequently directed to step out of the press briefing area in order to maintain proper decorum.

The PNP does not condone any form of disrespectful conduct or language that undermines discipline, professionalism, and the integrity of official public forums. The concerned personnel will be subjected to appropriate administrative review in accordance with existing rules and due process.

The PNP assures the public that the matter will be addressed with fairness, accountability, and transparency, consistent with its commitment to a disciplined and professional police service.

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

03/06/2026

LOOK: Under the leadership of PNP Chief, PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., the Philippine National Police held a press briefing this afternoon, June 3, at the PIO Press Briefing Room, Camp Crame, Quezon City, where OIC of the Public Information Office PCOL Allen Rae F. Co provided updates on the condition of former Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan based on the medical report submitted by the PNP General Hospital Medical Officer.
The briefing also included an update from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group regarding the implementation of custody directives and court-issued orders relative to his continued hospital confinement and the ongoing security management arrangements to ensure proper coordination and strict compliance with legal and procedural requirements.
This reflects the continuing commitment of the PNP to transparent, coordinated, and responsive public service, in line with Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.
(PNP-PIO)

03/06/2026

PNP ISKOLAR, MATAGUMPAY NA NAGTAPOS SA DARAGA, ALBAY
Naghatid ng inspirasyon ang programang Project F.I.V.E. (Fight Insurgency Via Education) ng Regional Mobile Force Battalion 5 (RMFB 5) matapos opisyal na makapagtapos sa kolehiyo ang isa nitong iskolar noong Mayo 29, 2026 sa Daraga Community College.
Ang naturang iskolar ay nagtapos ng kursong Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd), sa kabila ng mga hamon sa buhay at pinansyal na dinanas habang nag-aaral. Sa pamamagitan ng tiyaga, disiplina, at determinasyon, nakamit niya ang pangarap na makapagtapos ng kolehiyo.
Ayon sa RMFB 5, ang tagumpay ng iskolar ay malinaw na patunay na ang edukasyon ay epektibong sandata laban sa kahirapan at iba’t ibang banta sa kapayapaan, kabilang ang insurhensiya. Layunin ng Project F.I.V.E. na bigyan ng libreng edukasyon at suporta ang mga kabataan mula sa mga komunidad na nangangailangan upang sila ay mahubog bilang produktibong mamamayan.
Pahayag ni PNP Chief PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., “Ang bawat batang natutulungan nating makapagtapos ay isang hakbang palayo sa karahasan at isang hakbang patungo sa mas maayos na kinabukasan. Ito ang tunay na diwa ng serbisyo ng PNP—ang magbigay ng pag-asa.”
Dagdag pa niya, “Hindi lamang ito simpleng programa; ito ay pamumuhunan sa kinabukasan ng ating bayan. Sa bawat iskolar na nagtatagumpay, mas pinatitibay natin ang kapayapaan sa komunidad.”
Ang RMFB 5 ay patuloy na isinusulong ang Project F.I.V.E. bilang bahagi ng mas malawak na adbokasiya para sa kapayapaan at kaunlaran, na nagbibigay ng alternatibong landas sa kabataan tungo sa edukasyon at mas produktibong buhay.
Ang tagumpay na ito ay patunay ng tuloy-tuloy na malasakit at serbisyo ng kapulisan sa komunidad sa ilalim ng Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.
(PNP-PIO)

PNP ISKOLAR, MATAGUMPAY NA NAGTAPOS SA DARAGA, ALBAY

Naghatid ng inspirasyon ang programang Project F.I.V.E. (Fight Insurgency Via Education) ng Regional Mobile Force Battalion 5 (RMFB 5) matapos opisyal na makapagtapos sa kolehiyo ang isa nitong iskolar noong Mayo 29, 2026 sa Daraga Community College.

Ang naturang iskolar ay nagtapos ng kursong Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd), sa kabila ng mga hamon sa buhay at pinansyal na dinanas habang nag-aaral. Sa pamamagitan ng tiyaga, disiplina, at determinasyon, nakamit niya ang pangarap na makapagtapos ng kolehiyo.

Ayon sa RMFB 5, ang tagumpay ng iskolar ay malinaw na patunay na ang edukasyon ay epektibong sandata laban sa kahirapan at iba’t ibang banta sa kapayapaan, kabilang ang insurhensiya. Layunin ng Project F.I.V.E. na bigyan ng libreng edukasyon at suporta ang mga kabataan mula sa mga komunidad na nangangailangan upang sila ay mahubog bilang produktibong mamamayan.

Pahayag ni PNP Chief PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., “Ang bawat batang natutulungan nating makapagtapos ay isang hakbang palayo sa karahasan at isang hakbang patungo sa mas maayos na kinabukasan. Ito ang tunay na diwa ng serbisyo ng PNP—ang magbigay ng pag-asa.”

Dagdag pa niya, “Hindi lamang ito simpleng programa; ito ay pamumuhunan sa kinabukasan ng ating bayan. Sa bawat iskolar na nagtatagumpay, mas pinatitibay natin ang kapayapaan sa komunidad.”

Ang RMFB 5 ay patuloy na isinusulong ang Project F.I.V.E. bilang bahagi ng mas malawak na adbokasiya para sa kapayapaan at kaunlaran, na nagbibigay ng alternatibong landas sa kabataan tungo sa edukasyon at mas produktibong buhay.

Ang tagumpay na ito ay patunay ng tuloy-tuloy na malasakit at serbisyo ng kapulisan sa komunidad sa ilalim ng Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

03/06/2026

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐬!⁣
(𝐆𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 & 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬)

Beware of Fake Deals & Fraudulent Seller

Laging Tandaan, Maging Mapanuri,
Huwag Magpaloko!

PMGEN WILSON C ASUETA
Director, PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐬!⁣
(𝐆𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 & 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬)

Beware of Fake Deals & Fraudulent Seller

Laging Tandaan, Maging Mapanuri,
Huwag Magpaloko!

PMGEN WILSON C ASUETA
Director, PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group

02/06/2026

On May 28, 2026, at the PNP Forensic Group Headquarters, Camp BGen Rafael T. Crame, Quezon City, a significant milestone was commemorated through the simultaneous observance of the PNP Forensic Group 81st Founding Anniversary, the inauguration of the PNPFG Command Center and Evidence Management Facility, and the launching of S.T.R.O.N.G. FG.

The event was graced by Atty. Rafael Vicente R. Calinisan, VCEO, together with PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., PNP Forensic Group Acting Director PCOL Pierre Paul F. Carpio, and members of the PNPFG Command Group. They witnessed the functionality demonstration of the PNPFG Command Center and Blue Box, showcasing advanced systems and innovative technologies designed to strengthen information sharing, enhance operational coordination, improve situational awareness, and deliver more responsive forensic support services.

The program featured the ribbon cutting, unveiling of marker, and blessing of the newly established Command Center and Evidence Management Facility, envisioned to serve as the nerve center of forensic operations that will ensure faster, more accurate, and better-coordinated decision-making across all forensic divisions. In the same occasion, the blessing and inspection of the Station Health Unit (SHU) was conducted, underscoring the organization’s commitment to personnel welfare, operational readiness, and the establishment of a safe, secure, and professional working environment, while reaffirming adherence to institutional standards and service excellence.

As the PNP Forensic Group marks 81 years of dedicated service, this milestone reflects its continued transformation toward a more modern, capable, and responsive forensic institution, advancing its mandate through innovation, strengthened facilities, and enhanced operational systems in support of effective law enforcement and public safety, in line with the vision of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.

02/06/2026

PNP INTENSIFIES WV MANHUNT DRIVE, 3 REGIONAL MOST WANTED PERSONS ARRESTED
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported the successful arrest of three Regional Most Wanted Persons in a series of separate operations conducted on June 1, 2026 in Iloilo, Negros Occidental, and Occidental Mindoro, as part of its continuing nationwide drive to locate and bring fugitives to justice.
These coordinated manhunt operations highlight the sustained efforts of police units on the ground, working closely with various support teams to ensure that individuals with standing warrants are properly accounted for under the rule of law.
In Occidental Mindoro, authorities arrested the No. 1 Regional Most Wanted Person in Barangay San Agustin, San Jose. The suspect was apprehended through the implementation of multiple arrest warrants issued by the court for serious criminal cases, including arson and violent offenses. Police ensured a peaceful arrest and immediately informed the suspect of his rights.
In Iloilo, tracker teams successfully served a warrant of arrest against a Regional Most Wanted Person ranked Top 5 in Barangay Tabuc-Suba, Barotac Nuevo. The operation was carried out by local police units with the necessary coordination, resulting in a smooth and orderly arrest.
In Negros Occidental, another Regional Most Wanted Person listed as Top 6 was arrested in Barangay Inapoy, Kabankalan City. The operation was jointly executed by operating units and supporting personnel, ensuring that the warrant of arrest was implemented without incident and in accordance with legal procedures.
All arrested individuals are now under police custody and will be turned over to the proper authorities for documentation and further legal proceedings.
PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., recognized the efforts of the operating units, noting that sustained field accomplishments reflect a police organization that remains steady in its duty to protect communities while respecting the rights of every individual.
“Patuloy po nating pinapakita na ang PNP ay hindi natitinag sa pagtupad ng tungkulin. We act decisively, but always within the bounds of law and respect for rights. This is the kind of service our citizens deserve,” he said.,” he said.
He also emphasized that these operational gains support the broader direction of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in strengthening public order initiatives and ensuring that law enforcement remains responsive and visible in communities across the country.
This accomplishment aligns with the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, reinforcing a more coordinated and proactive approach in handling wanted persons and other priority police concerns.
As the organization continues to build on its operational momentum, Chief PNP Nartatez reiterated the commitment to a more reliable and people-centered police service guided by the principle of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman, reflecting steady service that the public can truly experience on the ground.
(PNP-PIO)

PNP INTENSIFIES WV MANHUNT DRIVE, 3 REGIONAL MOST WANTED PERSONS ARRESTED

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported the successful arrest of three Regional Most Wanted Persons in a series of separate operations conducted on June 1, 2026 in Iloilo, Negros Occidental, and Occidental Mindoro, as part of its continuing nationwide drive to locate and bring fugitives to justice.

These coordinated manhunt operations highlight the sustained efforts of police units on the ground, working closely with various support teams to ensure that individuals with standing warrants are properly accounted for under the rule of law.

In Occidental Mindoro, authorities arrested the No. 1 Regional Most Wanted Person in Barangay San Agustin, San Jose. The suspect was apprehended through the implementation of multiple arrest warrants issued by the court for serious criminal cases, including arson and violent offenses. Police ensured a peaceful arrest and immediately informed the suspect of his rights.

In Iloilo, tracker teams successfully served a warrant of arrest against a Regional Most Wanted Person ranked Top 5 in Barangay Tabuc-Suba, Barotac Nuevo. The operation was carried out by local police units with the necessary coordination, resulting in a smooth and orderly arrest.

In Negros Occidental, another Regional Most Wanted Person listed as Top 6 was arrested in Barangay Inapoy, Kabankalan City. The operation was jointly executed by operating units and supporting personnel, ensuring that the warrant of arrest was implemented without incident and in accordance with legal procedures.

All arrested individuals are now under police custody and will be turned over to the proper authorities for documentation and further legal proceedings.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., recognized the efforts of the operating units, noting that sustained field accomplishments reflect a police organization that remains steady in its duty to protect communities while respecting the rights of every individual.

“Patuloy po nating pinapakita na ang PNP ay hindi natitinag sa pagtupad ng tungkulin. We act decisively, but always within the bounds of law and respect for rights. This is the kind of service our citizens deserve,” he said.,” he said.

He also emphasized that these operational gains support the broader direction of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in strengthening public order initiatives and ensuring that law enforcement remains responsive and visible in communities across the country.

This accomplishment aligns with the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, reinforcing a more coordinated and proactive approach in handling wanted persons and other priority police concerns.

As the organization continues to build on its operational momentum, Chief PNP Nartatez reiterated the commitment to a more reliable and people-centered police service guided by the principle of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman, reflecting steady service that the public can truly experience on the ground.

(PNP-PIO)

02/06/2026

PNP CYBER OPERATIONS YIELD 153 ARRESTS AND 145 CASES FILED
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported strong operational gains in its cybercrime campaign for the month of May 2026, highlighting sustained efforts to protect the public from evolving online threats and strengthen trust and safety in the digital space.
From May 1 to 31, 2026, the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group recorded significant progress in case build-up and enforcement actions. A total of 145 cases were referred for filing, consisting of 105 regular filings and 40 inquest proceedings. During the same period, cyber operatives arrested 45 individuals by virtue of duly issued warrants, while 45 others were apprehended through entrapment operations.
A further 63 suspects were arrested in the implementation of warrants to search, seize, and examine computer data, and 17 individuals were convicted in cyber-related cases.
The unit also intensified its investigative and digital enforcement work, carrying out 140 warrants to disclose computer data, along with additional warrants supporting forensic and technical examination processes. Operational activity remained high, with 2,124 cyber patrols conducted nationwide, 66 digital forensic examinations completed, and 7 victims of cybercrime successfully rescued and assisted.
PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., commended the accomplishments, stressing that these gains reflect a more proactive and responsive police organization adapting to the realities of modern crime. He noted that the PNP continues to strengthen its capabilities to ensure that online spaces remain safe and accountable.
“Patuloy nating pinapalakas ang kakayahan ng ating mga cyber operatives dahil ang krimen ngayon ay hindi na lamang sa lansangan nangyayari, kundi pati na rin sa digital na mundo. We are making sure that our response is faster, smarter, and more coordinated,” the Chief PNP said, adding that the public can expect sustained efforts against all forms of cybercrime.
He also emphasized that these results are aligned with ongoing reforms under the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly the Enhanced Managing Police Operations framework, which guides field units toward more intelligence-driven and technology-enabled policing. The direction of the national government under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. continues to reinforce these initiatives, especially in improving digital safety and public service delivery.
As the PNP continues to move forward, it reaffirms its commitment to a more responsive and trusted police service, ensuring that law enforcement keeps pace with the rapidly changing threat landscape. This latest accomplishment underscores the organization’s ongoing transformation guided by the vision of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman, as it further strengthens its presence both on the ground and in cyberspace.
(PNP-PIO)

PNP CYBER OPERATIONS YIELD 153 ARRESTS AND 145 CASES FILED

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported strong operational gains in its cybercrime campaign for the month of May 2026, highlighting sustained efforts to protect the public from evolving online threats and strengthen trust and safety in the digital space.

From May 1 to 31, 2026, the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group recorded significant progress in case build-up and enforcement actions. A total of 145 cases were referred for filing, consisting of 105 regular filings and 40 inquest proceedings. During the same period, cyber operatives arrested 45 individuals by virtue of duly issued warrants, while 45 others were apprehended through entrapment operations.

A further 63 suspects were arrested in the implementation of warrants to search, seize, and examine computer data, and 17 individuals were convicted in cyber-related cases.

The unit also intensified its investigative and digital enforcement work, carrying out 140 warrants to disclose computer data, along with additional warrants supporting forensic and technical examination processes. Operational activity remained high, with 2,124 cyber patrols conducted nationwide, 66 digital forensic examinations completed, and 7 victims of cybercrime successfully rescued and assisted.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., commended the accomplishments, stressing that these gains reflect a more proactive and responsive police organization adapting to the realities of modern crime. He noted that the PNP continues to strengthen its capabilities to ensure that online spaces remain safe and accountable.

“Patuloy nating pinapalakas ang kakayahan ng ating mga cyber operatives dahil ang krimen ngayon ay hindi na lamang sa lansangan nangyayari, kundi pati na rin sa digital na mundo. We are making sure that our response is faster, smarter, and more coordinated,” the Chief PNP said, adding that the public can expect sustained efforts against all forms of cybercrime.

He also emphasized that these results are aligned with ongoing reforms under the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly the Enhanced Managing Police Operations framework, which guides field units toward more intelligence-driven and technology-enabled policing. The direction of the national government under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. continues to reinforce these initiatives, especially in improving digital safety and public service delivery.

As the PNP continues to move forward, it reaffirms its commitment to a more responsive and trusted police service, ensuring that law enforcement keeps pace with the rapidly changing threat landscape. This latest accomplishment underscores the organization’s ongoing transformation guided by the vision of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman, as it further strengthens its presence both on the ground and in cyberspace.

(PNP-PIO)

02/06/2026

JOINT OP NETS CORDILLERA TRAFFICKING SUSPECT IN CAMBODIA SCAM HUB CASE
The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested a 28-year-old Filipino male at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 in Pasay City on May 31, 2026, for Qualified Trafficking in Persons under Republic Act No. 9208, as amended by Republic Act No. 10364.
The suspect, a resident of Los Baños, Laguna, and listed as the No. 1 Regional Most Wanted Person of Police Regional Office Cordillera, was taken into custody upon arrival from Cambodia by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued by a court in La Trinidad, Benguet, on April 21, 2026, with no bail recommended.
The arrest was carried out by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Benguet Provincial Field Unit, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), and the PNP Aviation Security Group, in coordination with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Bureau of Immigration (BI), as part of sustained government operations against transnational human trafficking and scam hub-related criminal activities involving fraudulent overseas recruitment schemes.
The investigation revealed that on November 25, 2025, and on succeeding days in Puguis, La Trinidad, Benguet, the suspect and his co-accused allegedly recruited a vulnerable unemployed victim through deception, offering overseas employment as a casino dealer with a promised monthly salary of PhP 70,000. The victim was subsequently transported to Cambodia under false job arrangements.
Upon arrival in Phnom Penh on January 5, 2026, the victim’s passport was confiscated and communication was restricted. Instead of legitimate employment, the victim was allegedly forced to work inside a scam hub engaged in online fraudulent operations targeting Filipinos, including romance scams, investment fraud, cryptocurrency schemes, and phishing activities.
On January 11, 2026, the victim managed to escape and sought assistance from the Philippine Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where he was provided temporary shelter and later repatriated to the Philippines on January 23, 2026. A complaint for violation of Republic Act No. 9208, as amended, was filed in February 2026 before the Provincial Prosecutor’s Office of La Trinidad, Benguet, which led to the issuance of the warrant of arrest on April 21, 2026.
The operation underscores intensified government action against trafficking syndicates that exploit overseas job seekers and link them to illegal scam hub operations abroad, reinforcing the commitment of law enforcement agencies to dismantle transnational criminal networks.
The PNP continues to implement its Focused Agenda for transformation, with emphasis on Enhanced Managing Police Operations, reinforcing sustained action against human trafficking and transnational criminal groups that exploit overseas Filipino workers and vulnerable individuals through deceptive recruitment schemes and scam hub operations.
Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the government will not allow traffickers to exploit Filipinos seeking overseas employment.
“The PNP will remain relentless in pursuing individuals and groups who deceive our countrymen with false promises of jobs abroad.”
He added that stronger coordination with partner agencies is crucial in preventing human trafficking and protecting vulnerable Filipinos.
“Patuloy ang mahigpit na operasyon ng PNP laban sa human trafficking at sa mga grupong nagsasamantala sa ating mga kababayan sa loob at labas ng bansa.”
As the PNP strengthens its campaign against transnational human trafficking under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it continues to assure the public of its commitment to the vision of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.
(PNP-PIO)

JOINT OP NETS CORDILLERA TRAFFICKING SUSPECT IN CAMBODIA SCAM HUB CASE

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested a 28-year-old Filipino male at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 in Pasay City on May 31, 2026, for Qualified Trafficking in Persons under Republic Act No. 9208, as amended by Republic Act No. 10364.

The suspect, a resident of Los Baños, Laguna, and listed as the No. 1 Regional Most Wanted Person of Police Regional Office Cordillera, was taken into custody upon arrival from Cambodia by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued by a court in La Trinidad, Benguet, on April 21, 2026, with no bail recommended.

The arrest was carried out by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Benguet Provincial Field Unit, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), and the PNP Aviation Security Group, in coordination with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Bureau of Immigration (BI), as part of sustained government operations against transnational human trafficking and scam hub-related criminal activities involving fraudulent overseas recruitment schemes.

The investigation revealed that on November 25, 2025, and on succeeding days in Puguis, La Trinidad, Benguet, the suspect and his co-accused allegedly recruited a vulnerable unemployed victim through deception, offering overseas employment as a casino dealer with a promised monthly salary of PhP 70,000. The victim was subsequently transported to Cambodia under false job arrangements.

Upon arrival in Phnom Penh on January 5, 2026, the victim’s passport was confiscated and communication was restricted. Instead of legitimate employment, the victim was allegedly forced to work inside a scam hub engaged in online fraudulent operations targeting Filipinos, including romance scams, investment fraud, cryptocurrency schemes, and phishing activities.

On January 11, 2026, the victim managed to escape and sought assistance from the Philippine Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where he was provided temporary shelter and later repatriated to the Philippines on January 23, 2026. A complaint for violation of Republic Act No. 9208, as amended, was filed in February 2026 before the Provincial Prosecutor’s Office of La Trinidad, Benguet, which led to the issuance of the warrant of arrest on April 21, 2026.

The operation underscores intensified government action against trafficking syndicates that exploit overseas job seekers and link them to illegal scam hub operations abroad, reinforcing the commitment of law enforcement agencies to dismantle transnational criminal networks.

The PNP continues to implement its Focused Agenda for transformation, with emphasis on Enhanced Managing Police Operations, reinforcing sustained action against human trafficking and transnational criminal groups that exploit overseas Filipino workers and vulnerable individuals through deceptive recruitment schemes and scam hub operations.

Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the government will not allow traffickers to exploit Filipinos seeking overseas employment.

“The PNP will remain relentless in pursuing individuals and groups who deceive our countrymen with false promises of jobs abroad.”

He added that stronger coordination with partner agencies is crucial in preventing human trafficking and protecting vulnerable Filipinos.

“Patuloy ang mahigpit na operasyon ng PNP laban sa human trafficking at sa mga grupong nagsasamantala sa ating mga kababayan sa loob at labas ng bansa.”

As the PNP strengthens its campaign against transnational human trafficking under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it continues to assure the public of its commitment to the vision of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)