Jorben B Cortez

11/10/2026

ONE-DAY ILLEGAL DRUG CRACKDOWN NETS ₱48-M HAUL, 3 HIGH-VALUE SUSPECTS ARRESTED

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., intensified its campaign against illegal drugs on October 9, 2026, intercepting multimillion-peso drug shipments at a mail processing facility in Pasay City and arresting three high-value individuals in separate operations in Camarines Norte and Iloilo City.

At a mail processing facility along Domestic Road in Pasay City, personnel of the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group seized eight inbound parcels containing suspected illegal drugs valued at ₱44,281,000.00. The shipments contained approximately 5,221 grams of suspected shabu worth ₱35,502,800.00, 1,047 grams of suspected ma*****na worth ₱1,570,500.00, 261 grams of suspected co***ne worth ₱1,383,300.00, 1,001 grams of suspected ketamine worth ₱5,005,000.00, and 482 suspected ecstasy tablets worth ₱819,400.00.

In Barangay Poblacion 2, Basud, Camarines Norte, a buy-bust operation led to the arrest of a high-value individual and the confiscation of approximately 315 grams of suspected shabu valued at ₱2,142,000.00. The operation was conducted by the Basud Municipal Police Station, the Provincial Police Drug Enforcement Unit, the Provincial Intelligence Unit, and the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 5.

Meanwhile, police operatives arrested two high-value individuals in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Calumpang, Molo, Iloilo City, and seized approximately 240 grams of suspected shabu worth ₱1,632,000.00. The operation involved Police Station 4 of the Iloilo City Police Office, the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit 6, the Regional Intelligence Division 6, and Special Operations Unit 6 of the PNP Drug Enforcement Group.

The three operations yielded a combined estimated value of ₱48,055,000.00 in suspected illegal drugs, comprising 5,776 grams of shabu, 1,047 grams of ma*****na, 261 grams of co***ne, 1,001 grams of ketamine, and 482 suspected ecstasy tablets. The evidence seized in Pasay City is under the custody of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Laboratory Service at its National Headquarters in Quezon City for documentation and proper disposition.

PGEN Nartatez stressed that disrupting the supply of illegal drugs requires sustained enforcement against drug shipments and distribution networks.

“Every intercepted shipment and every successful operation brings us closer to dismantling the networks that threaten public safety. We will pursue those involved in the illegal drug trade and ensure that every operation upholds the law,” PGEN Nartatez said.

“Hindi tayo magpapabaya sa paglaban sa ilegal na droga. Paiigtingin natin ang mga hakbang upang maprotektahan ang ating mga komunidad at mailayo ang ating mga kabataan sa panganib nito,” he added.

These accomplishments support the PNP Focused Agenda, a framework for police transformation that strengthens accountability and effective law enforcement. Through its key priority of Enhanced Managing Police Operations, the PNP reinforces targeted anti-drug efforts anchored in lawful and effective enforcement.

As the PNP strengthens its campaign against illegal drugs under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it assures the public of its steadfast commitment to “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

11/10/2026

𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝟒𝐀'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

Aligned with the 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟, 𝐏𝐍𝐏'𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚 and the leadership thrust of Acting Regional Director PBGen Dominic L Baccay under the PRO 4A 𝐁.𝐄.𝐒.𝐓. – 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, which calls on every police officer to 𝐁𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭, the PRO 4A continues to intensify its anti-criminality campaign. Its daily accomplishments highlight the arrest of Most Wanted Persons, sustained operations against illegal drugs, illegal gambling, and loose fi****ms, as well as the enforcement of local ordinances to uphold peace, public safety, and order throughout the CALABARZON Region.

11/10/2026

24-HOUR SWEEP: 9 MOST-WANTED PERSONS ARRESTED, INCLUDING 3 REGIONAL NO. 1 FUGITIVES

The Philippine National Police, under the leadership of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested nine regional most-wanted persons in nationwide operations within a 24-hour period from October 9 to 10, 2026, including three individuals ranked No. 1 in their respective regions, as police intensified efforts to enforce arrest warrants and bring wanted persons before the courts.

In Region 8, police arrested the region’s No. 1 most-wanted person in Ormoc City, Leyte, for two counts of r**e, with no bail recommended. In Region 4B, the No. 1 most-wanted person was apprehended in Taytay, Palawan, for murder, also with no bail recommended. Meanwhile, in Region 4A, the region’s No. 1 most-wanted person was arrested in Quezon City for three counts of robbery with homicide and murder, with no bail recommended for the charges.

Other arrests included the No. 2 most-wanted person of Region 5, apprehended in San Pedro City, Laguna, for murder, with no bail recommended; and the No. 5 most-wanted person of Region 4A, arrested in Pagbilao, Quezon, for four counts of qualified r**e of a minor and one count of attempted qualified r**e. No bail was recommended for the four qualified r**e charges, while bail was recommended for the attempted qualified r**e charge.

In Region 12, police arrested the No. 4 most-wanted person in Koronadal City, South Cotabato, for seven counts of qualified r**e, with no bail recommended, and two counts of sexual assault, with recommended bail. In Region 5, the No. 8 most-wanted person was apprehended in Sorsogon City for three counts of r**e, with no bail recommended.

In Region 4B, the No. 8 most-wanted person was arrested in Victoria, Oriental Mindoro, for statutory r**e, with no bail recommended. Meanwhile, in Region 7, police apprehended the No. 10 most-wanted person in Badian, Cebu, for two counts of violating Republic Act No. 7610, or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act, with recommended bail.

The operations involved various police units, including local police stations, provincial intelligence units, mobile force companies, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, regional mobile force battalions, and regional intelligence units. The arrested individuals were placed under the custody of the appropriate police units.

“These operations demonstrate our determination to pursue wanted individuals and enforce arrest warrants wherever they may be found. We will ensure that law enforcement efforts remain grounded in due process and respect for the rule of law,” PGEN Nartatez said.

“Hindi dapat makaiwas sa batas ang sinumang may kinakaharap na kaso. Paiigtingin natin ang paghahanap sa mga wanted person upang maiharap sila sa hukuman at mapanagot alinsunod sa batas,” he added.

The PNP Focused Agenda guides institutional transformation, with Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO) strengthening efforts to apprehend wanted persons and enforce arrest warrants.

Under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the PNP remains committed to bringing wanted persons to justice and upholding the rule of law in pursuit of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

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09/10/2026

CHINESE NATIONAL WANTED FOR QUALIFIED TRAFFICKING ARRESTED IN PARAÑAQUE

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., in coordination with the Military Intelligence Group of the Philippine Army and the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission, arrested a Chinese national wanted for qualified trafficking in persons during a joint operation in Parañaque City early Friday.

The suspect was arrested on October 9 in Barangay Tambo, Parañaque City, by personnel of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) National Capital Region Regional Field Unit, together with its partner agencies.

The arrest was carried out by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued in connection with a criminal case for qualified trafficking in persons, with no bail recommended. The suspect is currently under the custody of CIDG NCR RFU.

The operation supports the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), which promotes coordinated and intelligence-driven police action. It also reflects the government's continuing efforts under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to strengthen law enforcement and ensure that individuals facing criminal charges are brought before the proper courts.

Chief PNP PGen Nartatez emphasized the value of inter-agency cooperation in carrying out law enforcement operations.

“Hindi natin dapat balewalain ang anumang kaso ng human trafficking dahil buhay at kinabukasan ng mga tao ang nakataya rito. We will continue to work closely with our partner agencies to help ensure that those who exploit others are held accountable under the law, and that the rights and dignity of every victim are protected,” PGen Nartatez said.

The PNP will continue working closely with partner agencies to strengthen law enforcement and promote accountability, in keeping with its commitment to a Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

09/10/2026

07/10/2026

TWO KOREAN NATIONALS ARRESTED IN PAMPANGA DRUG BUST; ₱1 MILLION KETAMINE SEIZED

Under the leadership of PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), authorities arrested two Korean nationals in a buy-bust operation that led to the seizure of around 200 grams of suspected ketamine wiith Standard Drug Price of ₱1,000,000.00 in Clark Freeport Zone, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, early Tuesday, October 6.

The operation was conducted by the PDEA Regional Special Enforcement Team, PDEA Pampanga Provincial Office, and Mabalacat City Police Station. Aside from the suspected illegal drugs, authorities recovered buy-bust money and other non-drug items.

The two suspects, both Korean nationals, are under the custody of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for proper disposition and appropriate proceedings.

Chief PNP PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the operation reflects the importance of close coordination among law enforcement agencies, particularly in addressing the movement of illegal drugs across different areas.

“Hindi tayo dapat maging kampante. When there is credible information and an opportunity to stop illegal drugs from reaching more people, our units must act promptly and within the law. At the same time, we make sure that every operation is properly documented and that the rights of those involved are respected,” PGen Nartatez said.

The operation forms part of the PNP’s implementation of its Focused Agenda, particularly through Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), which emphasizes timely action, proper coordination, and adherence to established procedures. It also supports the national government’s continuing efforts under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to address the illegal drug problem through coordinated law enforcement and lawful enforcement operations.

The PNP said it will continue working with partner agencies to prevent the movement of illegal drugs while ensuring that police operations remain guided by law, proper procedure, and respect for individual rights, consistent with the vision of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)