PNP Headquarters Support Service

15/08/2026

The PNP Headquarters Support Service (HSS) Police Commissioned Officers (PCOs) convened for the Squad Weekly Interactive Meeting (SWIM) on August 14, 2026, under the leadership of PBGEN MANUEL J ABRUGENA, Director, HSS.

Anchored on the inspiring theme, “Be Compassionate,” the meeting emphasized the importance of empathy, understanding, and genuine concern for the welfare of fellow personnel, reinforcing the value of compassion in fostering a positive, supportive, and harmonious workplace.

14/08/2026

KOREAN FUGITIVE WANTED UNDER INTERPOL RED NOTICE NETTED IN ILLEGAL GAMBLING CASE

The Philippine National Police, under the command of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr., has apprehended a Korean fugitive wanted by South Korean authorities in connection with a large-scale illegal cyber gambling operation.

On August 7, 2026, personnel of the PNP Intelligence Group’s Foreign Intelligence and Liaison Division and Regional Intelligence Unit 4A, together with the Bureau of Immigration’s Fugitive Search Unit and the General Trias Municipal Police Station of the Cavite Police Provincial Office, apprehended the female Korean national in Barangay Buenavista I, General Trias, Cavite. The operation was conducted in coordination with the Korean National Police Agency and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea.

The arrest was based on Bureau of Immigration Mission Order No. 2026-301 and an INTERPOL Red Notice dated June 15, 2025. The fugitive is wanted under an arrest warrant issued by the Incheon District Court of Korea on April 22, 2025, for violation of Article 47-(2) and Article 26-(1) of Korea’s National Sports Promotion Act involving the operation of an illegal cyber gambling house.

From November 2018 onwards, the female Korean fugitive, who allegedly served as an assistant manager of the criminal syndicate, was involved in an organization that operated 23 illegal gambling websites in Pasay City and Quezon City. The syndicate generated more than 5.33 trillion Korean won in betting transactions, with illegal profits estimated at more than 350 billion Korean won.

The criminal organization was structured into specialized teams, with assistant managers overseeing roughly 300 employees. It allegedly funded bets on sports and casino games through designated bank accounts while recruiting members through promises of high profits. The group also allegedly confiscated passports, intimidated individuals, and subjected them to physical assault.

“This operation demonstrates the PNP’s determination to act on international law-enforcement alerts and pursue fugitives who attempt to evade justice. We will strengthen our partnerships with foreign counterparts and ensure that legitimate intelligence leads to appropriate law-enforcement action,” PNP Chief PGEN Nartatez said.

“Hindi magiging kanlungan ang Pilipinas ng mga taong tumatakas sa batas. Gagawin natin ang ating tungkulin upang matulungan ang ating mga katuwang na maiharap sa hustisya ang mga taong hinahanap ng mga awtoridad,” he added.

The PNP Focused Agenda provides a strategic framework for transforming the police organization and strengthening its operational capabilities. Its priority on Enhanced Managing Police Operations is reflected in the intelligence-led action and partnership that resulted in the apprehension of a fugitive wanted under an INTERPOL Red Notice.

The operation highlights the PNP’s commitment to strengthening international law-enforcement cooperation and preventing fugitives from using Philippine territory to evade justice. Under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the PNP assures the public of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”

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14/08/2026

PNP SEIZES OVER ₱4.6-MILLION WORTH OF SMUGGLED CI******ES IN SULTAN KUDARAT

The Philippine National Police (PNP) seized more than ₱4.6 million worth of suspected smuggled ci******es during an operation in Lebak, Sultan Kudarat on August 12, 2026.

Personnel of the Lebak Municipal Police Station, together with the Regional Intelligence Division 12 and other supporting units, were serving a warrant of arrest against a suspect identified only as alias “Mike” in connection with a qualified theft case when they discovered two abandoned open shanties in the area.

The suspect, who was reportedly aboard a motorized banca, managed to evade arrest upon sensing the presence of the operating team. The police team instead secured the items found inside the shanties, consisting of 108 cases of suspected smuggled ci******es with a total estimated value of ₱4,620,672.00.

The confiscated ci******es were inventoried at the Lebak Municipal Police Station and properly coordinated with the Bureau of Customs for examination and appropriate disposition.

Chief PNP Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the accomplishment demonstrates the importance of police operations that address illegal activities while working closely with other government agencies.

“Every time we take illegal goods out of circulation, we also protect legitimate businesses and the public from the effects of unlawful trade. We will keep doing the work, with proper coordination and in accordance with the law,” PGen Nartatez said.

The operation supports the PNP’s Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations, through coordinated, intelligence-driven, and lawful police action. It also complements the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in strengthening enforcement against illegal trade and other activities that undermine lawful commerce.

The PNP said it will continue working with partner agencies to ensure that confiscated items are properly documented and handled, while remaining committed to due process and respect for the rights of all persons involved.

This accomplishment reflects the PNP’s continuing commitment to “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman,” delivering firm but responsible police service in support of safer and more orderly communities.

(PNP-PIO)

14/08/2026

PNP-PDEA SUSTAIN ANTI-DRUG DRIVE WITH ₱150-MILLION MA*****NA ERADICATION IN KALINGA

The Philippine National Police (PNP) eradicated an estimated ₱150 million worth of ma*****na during an operation in Tinglayan, Kalinga on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, preventing a large volume of illegal drugs from reaching communities.

Police operatives, working with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), uprooted approximately 750,000 fully grown ma*****na plants planted across an estimated 50,000-square-meter communal forest area in Barangay Loccong.

The operation was conducted by personnel from the Kalinga Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit, Provincial Intelligence Unit, local police stations, mobile force units, and PDEA Kalinga.

The uprooted plants were documented and destroyed on site, while samples were secured for proper examination and disposition.

The operation reflects the PNP's continued focus on disrupting the supply of illegal drugs at their source, consistent with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s call for sustained and coordinated efforts to protect communities from the effects of illegal drugs. It also forms part of the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations, through intelligence-led and coordinated police action.

Chief PNP Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the operation demonstrates the importance of sustained police presence and coordination in preventing illegal drugs from reaching communities.

“Malaking bagay ang ganitong operation because we are able to address the problem where it starts. Hindi lang ito tungkol sa dami ng halaman na napuksa; it is about making sure these illegal drugs do not find their way into our communities,” PGen Nartatez said.

The PNP will continue working with partner agencies and local communities to identify and address areas used for illegal drug cultivation, consistent with the “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman,” while ensuring that every operation respects due process and the rights of all persons.

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14/08/2026

PNP IMPOUNDS 2 TRUCKS, 115 MOTORCYCLES IN QUEZON OVER SAFETY, REGISTRATION VIOLATIONS; SOME MOTORCYCLES HAD CANNIBALIZED ACCESSORIES

The Philippine National Police (PNP), through the Highway Patrol Group (HPG), impounded two trucks carrying a total of 115 motorcycles, including units with incomplete or unavailable supporting documents, during a checkpoint operation in Quezon on Thursday.

The operation stemmed from information received by police personnel regarding trucks allegedly transporting motorcycles without proper documentation from Taguig City toward Mindanao. HPG tracker teams from Regional Highway Patrol Unit 4A and the Laguna and Quezon Provincial Highway Patrol Teams, in coordination with other police units, monitored the reported vehicles along possible routes.

At a checkpoint operation in Quezon, joint personnel impounded two Isuzu Elf trucks for initial violations involving unsafe loading and failure to present updated vehicle registration.

The trucks were found carrying 57 and 58 motorcycles, respectively. Of the 115 motorcycles, 73 had documents while 42 had no supporting documents. Four additional cannibalized motorcycle-related components, including chassis frames and engine blocks, were also found among the items.

The vehicles and motorcycles were brought to the 1st Quezon Provincial Mobile Force Company in Candelaria, Quezon for documentation and further investigation. The report stated that the trucks had been hired to transport an undetermined number of motorcycles.

Chief PNP Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the operation shows the importance of acting promptly on information that may help clarify the legality of transported vehicles and protect legitimate vehicle owners and motorists.

“Kapag may impormasyon na kailangang i-check, hindi natin dapat palampasin. We verify, we coordinate, and we act within the law. Ang mahalaga, maayos ang proseso at malinaw ang resulta ng imbestigasyon. Sa ganitong paraan, napoprotektahan natin ang mga lehitimong may-ari at naiiwasan din ang anumang hindi pagkakaunawaan,” PGen Nartatez said.

The operation is in line with the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations, which calls for timely, coordinated, and accountable police action. It also supports the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in strengthening public safety and ensuring that law enforcement remains responsive to the needs of communities.

As documentation and investigation continue, the PNP will determine the appropriate action based on established facts and applicable laws, consistent with due process. This forms part of the PNP’s continuing commitment to Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman, ensuring that police operations are carried out responsibly, professionally, and with the public’s trust in mind.

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13/08/2026

PNP, BI ARREST 8 KOREAN NATIONALS IN ANGELES CITY OVER IMMIGRATION, FINANCIAL SCAMMING CASES

The Philippine National Police (PNP), through the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), assisted the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the arrest of eight Korean nationals during the implementation of two BI Mission Orders in Angeles City, Pampanga, in separate operations that extended into the early hours of Thursday, August 13, 2026.

The operations were conducted late Wednesday night, August 12, until the early hours of Thursday, August 13, 2026, at two separate locations in Barangay Anunas and Barangay Pampang, both in Angeles City.

The BI served as the lead agency, with police assistance provided by the CIDG Regional Special Operations Team 3, CIDG Angeles City Field Unit, Regional Intelligence Unit 3, Angeles City Police Office, and other partner units, in coordination with the Korean National Police Agency and Korean Supreme Prosecutor’s Office.

The operation stemmed from alleged violations of Philippine immigration laws and Republic Act No. 12010, or the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act. The Mission Orders identified one of the arrested Korean nationals as wanted in South Korea over allegations involving the illegal opening and operation of gambling establishments.

Based on the initial report, the individuals were apprehended while allegedly operating online workstations linked to the transfer of proceeds from offshore criminal activities. Preliminary information from Korean authorities indicated that the operators were allegedly managing private bank accounts believed to have been used in the movement of illicit revenues.

The eight arrested individuals were all identified in the report as Korean nationals, including one subject of the operation and seven others apprehended during the same police-assisted enforcement activity.

Chief PNP Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the operation highlights the value of working closely with partner agencies, especially in cases involving foreign nationals and activities with possible links beyond Philippine jurisdiction.

“Hindi lang ito tungkol sa isang operation. It is also about making sure that our agencies are connected and that information is acted on properly. We will continue working with our partners, here and abroad, while ensuring that every person involved is accorded due process,” PGEN Nartatez said.

The arrested individuals were apprised of their constitutional rights and are temporarily detained at the CIDG Angeles City Field Unit pending the filing of appropriate criminal charges and the initiation of deportation proceedings by the Bureau of Immigration.

The operation forms part of the PNP’s Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations, which promotes coordinated and timely police action with partner agencies. It also supports the peace and security priorities of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. through strengthened law enforcement cooperation and respect for due process.

The PNP will continue to provide lawful assistance to partner agencies in addressing activities that may affect public safety and the country’s immigration and financial systems, as part of its commitment to a “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”

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13/08/2026

12/08/2026

PNP INTERCEPTS ₱9.4M SUSPECTED SMUGGLED CI******ES IN ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR

The Philippine National Police (PNP) intercepted an estimated ₱9.42 million worth of suspected smuggled ci******es during a checkpoint operation in Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur, on Monday night, August 10, 2026.

Personnel of the 902nd Maneuver Company of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 9, together with Tukuran Municipal Police Station, the Philippine Army, and the Bureau of Customs, recovered 60 master cases of suspected smuggled ci******es from a vehicle stopped at a boundary checkpoint in Barangay Militar.

A legal-age Filipino male was arrested in connection with the operation and brought to the Tukuran Municipal Police Station for proper disposition. The confiscated ci******es and vehicle were subsequently turned over to the Bureau of Customs in Pagadian City for appropriate action.

Chief PNP Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the interception highlights how police vigilance and close coordination with partner agencies can make a difference in preventing illicit goods from reaching the market.

“Maganda na naharang natin ito sa checkpoint pa lang. It shows that when our people stay alert and work closely with our partners, we can act before these goods reach the communities. Tuloy lang ang trabaho, pero laging may tamang proseso,” PGen Nartatez said.

The operation is part of the PNP’s Focused Agenda under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, which calls for stronger field coordination and timely police action in support of legitimate government efforts against the movement of illicit goods.

The PNP continues to support the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in strengthening law enforcement and protecting legitimate businesses and government revenues from activities that undermine lawful trade.

This latest accomplishment reflects the commitment of the Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman to deliver responsive and accountable police service through sustained coordination with partner agencies.

(PNP-PIO)

12/08/2026

PNP STATEMENT ON SHOOTING INCIDENT INVOLVING POLICE PERSONNEL IN CAVITE

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is investigating a shooting incident involving police personnel and a civilian that occurred in Maragondon, Cavite, at around 1:30 a.m. on August 12, 2026.

The incident resulted in the death of two persons, including a police officer and a civilian, while another police officer was wounded and is currently in stable condition. The police officer involved in the incident is under police custody.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are still being established. The investigation, including the necessary forensic examination and other procedures, is ongoing.

The PNP reminds all personnel to strictly observe existing policies and procedures on firearm safety and handling, proper conduct, and the use of force. Police officers are expected to exercise discipline, restraint, and sound judgment at all times, whether on or off duty.

The PNP will not prejudge the case, but neither will it tolerate any violation of the law or PNP rules and regulations. We will follow the evidence, respect due process, and take the appropriate action based on the findings of the investigation.

The PNP extends its condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and assures the public that the incident is being investigated thoroughly and objectively.

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