07/09/2026
NATIONWIDE WARRANT OPERATIONS NET 15 MOST WANTED PERSONS
The Philippine National Police (PNP) arrested 15 wanted persons in separate operations conducted across several regions from 8:00 AM on September 3 to 8:00 AM on September 4, 2026, reinforcing its continuing efforts to implement court-issued warrants and support the orderly progress of criminal cases.
In Zamboanga City and Zamboanga del Sur, police arrested a No. 3 wanted person facing a r**e case in Zamboanga City, followed by a No. 8 wanted person in Pagadian City, also facing a r**e case. In Zamboanga City, another No. 9 wanted person was arrested for r**e, while in Zamboanga Sibugay, a No. 4 wanted person was arrested in connection with cases involving qualified r**e of a minor and sexual assault.
In Agusan del Sur, a No. 6 wanted person was arrested in Esperanza for two counts of statutory r**e. In Surigao del Sur, a No. 1 wanted person was arrested in Lianga for acts of lasciviousness in relation to Republic Act No. 7610. Meanwhile, in Eastern Samar, police arrested a No. 3 wanted person facing a statutory r**e case.
In the Cordillera Administrative Region, a No. 4 wanted person was arrested in Lagawe, Ifugao, for two counts of statutory r**e. In Cebu City, police arrested a No. 1 wanted person facing an attempted murder case, with bail recommended at ₱120,000.00.
In the Davao Region, police served warrants against a No. 4 wanted person facing nine counts of qualified r**e and a No. 3 wanted person facing a syndicated estafa case. Both were located at custodial facilities when the warrants were implemented.
In the National Capital Region, a No. 10 wanted person was arrested in Mandaluyong City for violation of Section 11, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. In Cavite, police also arrested a regional-level Most Wanted Person for violation of Section 5, Article II of the same law. The latter warrant carried no recommended bail.
The PNP said the operations were carried out through coordinated efforts of police units in the respective areas, with arrested persons placed under the custody of the appropriate police or custodial facilities for documentation and proper disposition. The arrests were undertaken pursuant to warrants issued by the courts, with bail conditions determined by the courts where applicable.
Chief PNP Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the continued implementation of court-issued warrants is part of the PNP’s duty to ensure that cases are properly pursued through the justice system.
“May warrant na galing sa korte, so trabaho natin na ipatupad ito nang maayos at ayon sa batas. We are not here to decide the case. Ang atin lang, gawin nang tama ang ating trabaho, respetuhin ang karapatan ng inaresto, at ipaubaya sa korte ang susunod na proseso,” PGen Nartatez said.
The operations support the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), through coordinated police action against identified priorities while ensuring that operations remain lawful and responsive. These efforts support the peace and security objectives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and the administration’s commitment to a safer Philippines.
The PNP reminds the public that persons arrested pursuant to warrants remain entitled to due process and all rights guaranteed by law. The public is encouraged to provide relevant information through proper police channels and cooperate with authorities in maintaining peace and order in their communities.
Through sustained and lawful operations, the PNP continues to uphold the rule of law and strengthen public safety in keeping with its commitment to a Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.
(PNP-PIO)
