17/06/2026
PNP NABS 92 FUGITIVES IN NATIONWIDE MANHUNT VS SEXUAL OFFENSES, VAWC CASES
The Philippine National Police (PNP), through the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), has successfully accounted for and arrested 92 fugitives facing charges related to r**e, sexual abuse, child abuse, and violence against women and their children (VAWC) during nationwide operations conducted from June 1 to 15, 2026.
The coordinated manhunt operations were implemented in various parts of the country through the enforcement of warrants of arrest covering violations of Republic Act No. 9262 (Anti-VAWC Act), Republic Act No. 7610 (Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act), Republic Act No. 11930 (Anti-OSAEC and CSAEM Act), and other related offenses.
Based on CIDG data, 42 of the arrested fugitives were located in Luzon, 14 in Visayas, and 36 in Mindanao. Of those accounted for, 30 are listed as Regional Most Wanted Persons, 29 as Provincial Most Wanted Persons, and 7 are classified as City or Municipal Most Wanted Persons. Authorities also noted that 53 of the arrested individuals have no bail recommended for their cases.
Among the significant outcomes of the operations was the arrest of a National Most Wanted Person in Quezon Province facing a charge of Qualified R**e of a Minor, with a corresponding reward of β±150,000 under existing law enforcement guidelines.
The CIDG credited the successful nationwide implementation to the coordinated efforts of its regional, provincial, and field units, highlighting the sustained focus on tracking down fugitives with outstanding warrants, particularly those involved in crimes against women and children.
PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., said the latest accomplishment reflects the organizationβs firm resolve to ensure accountability and deliver justice to victims.
βPatuloy ang ating operasyon laban sa mga wanted persons, lalo na sa mga kasong may kinalaman sa kababaihan at mga bata. Sa direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., mas pinaigting natin ang ating kampanya para matiyak na ang hustisya ay nararamdaman ng taumbayan,β the Chief PNP said.
He added that these sustained efforts are aligned with the PNP Focused Agenda on Enhanced Managing Police Operations, reinforcing more coordinated, responsive, and results-driven law enforcement across all regions.
The PNP assured the public that its intensified manhunt operations will continue nationwide, with commitment to ensuring that fugitives are held accountable and that communities remain protected. This accomplishment underscores the continuing drive of the organization toward a βBagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman,β where police service is swift, honest, and truly felt by the people.
(PNP-PIO)