City EOD and Canine Unit Puerto Princesa

25/05/2026

25/05/2026

PNP NATIONWIDE ANTI-ILLEGAL DRUG OPERATIONS NET ₱15.48M WORTH OF ILLEGAL DRUGS, 10 ARRESTED

Intensified anti-illegal drug operations conducted by the Philippine National Police (PNP) across several regions from May 20 to early May 21, 2026 resulted in the arrest of 10 suspects and the seizure of an estimated ₱15.48 million worth of suspected illegal drugs.

In Quezon City, operatives recovered more than 1,500 capsules suspected to be ecstasy during a coordinated operation in the afternoon of May 20, with an estimated value of ₱2,631,600.00.

In Iloilo City and Santa Barbara, Iloilo, separate buy-bust operations led to the arrest of two high-value individuals and the confiscation of more than 300 grams of suspected shabu with a combined estimated value of ₱2,380,000.00.

In Oriental Mindoro, joint police units implementing search warrants arrested a suspect and seized more than 750 grams of suspected shabu valued at ₱4,900,000.00, along with a firearm and ammunition. One additional suspect remains at large and is now the subject of follow-up operations.

In Batangas City, another buy-bust operation resulted in the arrest of two high-value individuals and the confiscation of over 200 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated value of ₱1,426,232.00.

In Camarines Norte, separate anti-drug operations led to the arrest of suspects and the seizure of nearly 460 grams of suspected shabu valued at ₱3,128,000.00.

In South Cotabato, coordinated police operations led to the arrest of suspects and the recovery of around 150 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated value of ₱1,020,000.00.

All confiscated evidence has been turned over to the PNP Forensic Group for laboratory examination, while appropriate charges are being prepared against the arrested individuals.

These operational accomplishments support the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to intensify the government’s campaign against illegal drugs and criminality under the PNP Focused Agenda on Enhanced Managing Police Operations.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., commended the operating units for their sustained efforts, highlighting discipline, coordination, and professionalism in all operations.

“Ang tagumpay ng ating mga operasyon ay patunay ng dedikasyon ng ating mga pulis at ng pakikipagtulungan ng mamamayan. Kasama ang komunidad, tuloy-tuloy ang ating laban kontra ilegal na droga. The PNP will continue to intensify intelligence-driven operations to ensure that illegal drug personalities are arrested and brought before the courts,” PGen Nartatez said.

The PNP reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining intelligence-driven anti-illegal drug operations and ensuring safer communities under the vision of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

25/05/2026

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

25/05/2026

PNP STATEMENT ON ANGELES CITY BUILDING COLLAPSE

The Philippine National Police is closely coordinating with local authorities and emergency response units following the collapse of a hotel construction site in Brgy. Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga early this morning.

Police Regional Office 3 immediately deployed personnel to assist in rescue and retrieval operations, traffic management, and area security. As of 1:52 PM, a total of 175 PNP personnel are on the ground working alongside the Bureau of Fire Protection, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Angeles City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, and local government units.

Rescue operations remain ongoing amid hazardous conditions caused by unstable debris and live power lines. The PNP is likewise supporting the ongoing investigation to determine the cause of the incident and possible violations of safety and building regulations.

The public is advised to avoid the area to allow unhampered emergency operations. Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.

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

25/05/2026

25/05/2026

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)

25/05/2026

25/05/2026

25/05/2026

SUSTAINED PNP OPS IN CORDILLERA ERADICATE OVER ₱234-M WORTH OF MA*****NA

The Philippine National Police (PNP), through the Police Regional Office Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO CAR), intensified its sustained anti-illegal drug operations in the region, resulting in the destruction of more than ₱234 million worth of ma*****na from May 18 to 24, 2026.

Reports submitted to the PNP national headquarters showed that 11 ma*****na eradication operations were successfully conducted in the provinces of Kalinga and Benguet during the weeklong campaign.

The continuing operations led to the eradication of 1,140,000 fully grown ma*****na plants with a Standard Drug Price amounting to ₱234,210,800.00.

PNP authorities said the accomplishment reflects the sustained operational focus of the organization against illegal drug activities, particularly ma*****na cultivation in remote areas, under the PNP Focused Agenda on Enhanced Managing Police Operations. The campaign also supports the peace and order initiatives of the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. aimed at keeping communities safe and secure.

PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. lauded the operating units for their commitment and persistence in carrying out difficult operations in mountainous areas of the Cordillera.

“Hindi tayo titigil sa tuloy-tuloy na operasyon laban sa ilegal na droga. Ang mahalaga rito ay napipigilan natin ang pagkalat ng ma*****na at napoprotektahan natin ang ating mga komunidad, lalo na ang kabataan. These sustained operations show our firm commitment to public safety and lawful police action,” PGen Nartatez said.

The PNP emphasized that anti-illegal drug operations nationwide will continue through intelligence-driven and community-supported initiatives, in line with the Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)