06/06/2026
PNP NETS 20 MOST WANTED PERSONS IN NATIONWIDE WARRANT OPERATIONS
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported the arrest of 20 Regional Most Wanted Persons in a series of coordinated nationwide warrant operations conducted from 8:00 AM of June 5, 2026, to 8:00 AM of June 6, 2026.
Based on operational reports from various Police Regional Offices, the arrests were carried out through synchronized police actions in multiple areas across the country, resulting in the successful service of warrants against individuals facing serious criminal charges, including r**e, qualified r**e, statutory r**e, sexual assault, murder, parricide, syndicated estafa, and violations of Republic Act No. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) and Republic Act No. 7610 (Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act).
All arrested persons are now under the custody of the concerned police units and detention facilities for proper disposition and court proceedings.
Among the notable results of the operations was the arrest of several No. 2 Most Wanted Persons across different regions. In Malabon City under NCRPO, police arrested a No. 2 Most Wanted Person facing murder charges. In Agusan del Norte under PRO13, another No. 2 Most Wanted Person was arrested for syndicated estafa following a coordinated law enforcement operation.
Other significant accomplishments included the arrest of a No. 4 Most Wanted Person in Quezon City for multiple counts of qualified r**e and acts of lasciviousness under RA 7610, and a No. 5 Most Wanted Person in Agusan del Norte for statutory r**e. A No. 6 Most Wanted Person was also arrested in Negros Oriental for statutory r**e, while another No. 6 Most Wanted Person was apprehended in Iligan City for statutory r**e under a separate criminal case.
In addition, a No. 7 Most Wanted Person was arrested in Nueva Vizcaya for two counts of violation of RA 7610, while another No. 7 Most Wanted Person was apprehended in Leyte for parricide. A No. 8 Most Wanted Person was also arrested in Cabadbaran City for r**e. In Iloilo City, a No. 9 Most Wanted Person was arrested for r**e, while in Cebu, a No. 10 Most Wanted Person was served a warrant for violation of RA 9165 inside a detention facility.
PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., commended the operating units for their sustained nationwide efforts, stressing that the continuous arrest of wanted persons reflects the organization’s firm commitment to justice and public safety.
“Patuloy po ang ating operasyon laban sa mga may outstanding warrants. Hindi tayo titigil hangga’t hindi naihaharap sa hukuman ang mga dapat managot. These accomplishments show our strong resolve to enforce the law while ensuring due process,” the Chief PNP said.
He added that the coordinated results demonstrate the effectiveness of intelligence-driven policing and strengthened inter-unit cooperation across regional offices.
The PNP said the accomplishment is in line with its Focused Agenda under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, which strengthens monitoring, tracking, and the synchronized ex*****on of warrant service operations nationwide. It also supports the peace and order agenda of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., emphasizing efficient, lawful, and accountable law enforcement.
The PNP assured the public that all operations were conducted professionally and in accordance with legal procedures, with full respect for constitutional rights.
This accomplishment underscores the continuing nationwide efforts of the police force to strengthen public safety under the guiding principle of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”
(PNP-PIO)