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22/05/2026

SAFER CITIES INITIATIVE DRIVES 15.99% DROP IN FOCUS CRIMES NATIONWIDE

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported a significant decline in focus crime incidents nationwide following the implementation of the Safer Cities Initiative (SCI), highlighting the positive impact of intensified police visibility, focused anti-criminality operations, and strengthened stakeholder engagement efforts.

Based on comparative data covering the 43-day period before and after the implementation of the SCI on April 6, 2026, total focus crime incidents nationwide dropped by 719 cases or 15.99%, from 4,495 incidents recorded between February 22 to April 5, 2026 to 3,776 incidents from April 6 to May 18, 2026.

All eight focus crime categories registered decreases during the monitoring period, including R**e with a 30.61% decline, Carnapping of Motor Vehicles with a 28.20% decrease, Physical Injury with a 25.93% reduction, Robbery with a 15.12% decrease, Theft with a 10.61% decline, Carnapping of Motorcycles with a 6.64% reduction, Homicide with a 5% decrease, and Murder with a 2.17% decline.

In the National Capital Region (NCR), focus crime incidents likewise declined by 8.57% during the same monitoring period, reflecting the continuing impact of intensified police operations and increased police presence in urban areas.

The PNP attributed the improvement in peace and order conditions to proactive policing strategies, intelligence-driven operations, strategic deployment of personnel, and sustained coordination with local government units and stakeholders in support of the Safer Cities Initiative being advanced by Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Juanito Victor “Jonvic” C. Remulla Jr.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., said the initial gains of the Safer Cities Initiative demonstrate the effectiveness of sustained police presence and responsive law enforcement operations in urban centers and communities.

“Ang pagbaba ng focus crimes ay bunga ng mas pinaigting na police presence, mabilis na responde, at pakikipagtulungan ng iba’t ibang sektor sa ating kapulisan. Patuloy nating palalakasin ang ating mga hakbang upang mapanatili ang kaayusan at kaligtasan ng mamamayan,” PGen Nartatez said.

The sustained decline in focus crimes reflects the continuing gains of the Safer Cities Initiative as the PNP strengthens proactive policing, public safety measures, and community partnership efforts under the vision of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

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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)

21/05/2026

PNP ANTI- ILLEGAL DRUG OPS WIPE OUT PHP60-M MA*****NA PLANTATION IN KALINGA

The Philippine National Police (PNP), through joint anti-illegal drug operations in the Cordillera Administrative Region, successfully eradicated ma*****na plants with an estimated street drug price of PhP60 million during an operation conducted on May 18, 2026, in Tinglayan, Kalinga.

The operation led to the discovery and destruction of two ma*****na plantation sites located in a remote communal forest area at Mt. Chumanchil, Barangay Loccong. Operating teams uprooted and destroyed around 300,000 fully grown ma*****na plants covering an estimated 25,000 square meters of land.

According to reports, the operation was carried out through the combined efforts of anti-illegal drug operatives and local police units in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). Representative samples were preserved for laboratory examination, while the rest of the uprooted plants were properly documented and destroyed on-site in accordance with existing procedures.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., commended the operating units for their sustained coordination and commitment in addressing illegal drug activities, particularly in geographically isolated areas.

“Patuloy nating pinapalakas ang ating operasyon laban sa ilegal na droga sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng bansa. Ang matagumpay na eradication operation na ito ay malinaw na patunay na hindi tayo titigil sa pagprotekta sa ating mga komunidad laban sa mga epekto ng ilegal na droga,” PGen Nartatez said.

He also emphasized the importance of community support and inter-agency cooperation in sustaining anti-illegal drug efforts.

The accomplishment forms part of the intensified anti-criminality and anti-illegal drug campaign under the PNP Focus Agenda on Enhanced Managing Police Operations, aligned with the broader peace and order agenda of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr..

The PNP reaffirmed its commitment to continue lawful and intelligence-driven operations in support of safer communities, in line with the vision of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

21/05/2026

PULIS SA APAYAO, TUMULONG SA MAYSAKIT NA BATA

Agad na kumilos ang isang pulis sa Apayao upang tulungan ang isang batang nangangailangan ng agarang atensyong medical.

Noong Mayo 16, habang papasok sana sa trabaho si Police Master Sergeant Dick O. Dandan ng Kabugao Municipal Police Station, napansin niya sa gilid ng kalsada sa Brgy. Poblacion, Kabugao, Apayao ang isang magulang na may kargang batang may sakit at naghahanap ng masasakyang sasakyan patungong ospital.

Sa halip na magpatuloy sa kanyang biyahe, agad huminto si PMSg Dandan upang alamin ang sitwasyon. Nang malaman niyang kinakailangang madala agad sa Conner District Hospital ang bata ngunit walang mahanap na masasakyan ang pamilya, kusang-loob niya itong isinakay sa kanyang personal na sasakyan at inihatid sa pagamutan.

Sa kasalukuyan ay maayos na at ligtas ang kalagayan ng bata matapos mabigyan ng agarang atensyong medikal.

Ayon kay Chief PNP, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., ang ganitong simpleng kabutihan ay malaking bagay para sa mamamayan.

“Ang ginawa ni PMSg Dandan ay patunay na ang isang pulis ay handang tumulong anumang oras, may duty man o wala. Ito ang uri ng serbisyo na gusto nating mas makita sa hanay ng ating kapulisan,” ani PGen Nartatez.

Dagdag pa ng Chief PNP, “Sa bawat pagkakataong may natutulungan tayong mamamayan, mas lalo nating napapalapit ang tiwala ng publiko sa PNP. Maliliit man itong tingnan para sa iba, pero para sa isang magulang at isang batang nangangailangan, napakalaking bagay nito.”

Patuloy namang pinaiigting ng Philippine National Police ang pagsusulong ng makatao at maagap na serbisyo publiko sa ilalim ng programang Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

21/05/2026

87 WANTED PERSONS NABBED IN SERIES OF POLICE OPERATIONS ACROSS BICOL

A total of 87 wanted persons were arrested across the Bicol Region following a series of sustained law enforcement operations of Police Regional Office 5 (PRO 5), reflecting the Philippine National Police’s continuing drive to track down fugitives and strengthen public safety in communities.

The intensified operations are anchored on the PNP Focused Agenda under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, strengthening coordinated field actions, intelligence-based policing, and faster response. In line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the PNP continues to streamline its efforts to keep law enforcement proactive, focused, and responsive to the needs of the public.

Among those arrested were four regional most wanted persons. One of them, known by the alias “Rick,” was apprehended in Cataingan, Masbate for murder. Another, alias “Win,” was arrested in Palanas, Masbate and is facing murder charges. He was also earlier identified as having links with a communist terrorist group.

In a separate operation, alias “Bert” was arrested in Masbate province for murder, while alias “Waldo” was apprehended in Cawayan, Masbate in connection with multiple counts of r**e. Authorities said these coordinated efforts underscore the sustained campaign against individuals facing serious criminal charges.

PRO 5 also reported the arrest of five provincial most wanted persons, ten municipal most wanted persons, and 68 other wanted individuals facing various criminal cases, following simultaneous operations conducted by different police units across the region.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., lauded the operating units for their sustained efforts, saying, “These results show our strong commitment that no one who violates the law can simply escape accountability. Patuloy po ang ating operasyon upang matiyak na ang hustisya ay makakamtan at ang ating mga komunidad ay mananatiling ligtas.”

He added that the PNP remains focused on sustaining operational gains while strengthening community trust through consistent police presence and disciplined action on the ground.

The PNP emphasized that these efforts align with its continuing transformation toward a more responsive and service-oriented organization, as it advances the vision of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

21/05/2026

PNP COMPLETES PROBE, TURNS OVER EVIDENCE ON SENATE INCIDENT TO DOJ

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., formally presented and turned over the complete results of its investigation, along with all gathered evidence, to the Department of Justice (DOJ) during a press briefing held at Malacañang on Tuesday afternoon, May 19, 2026, in relation to the alleged shooting incident at the Senate building on May 13, 2026.

During the briefing, SILG Juanito Victor C. Remulla and the PNP Chief jointly discussed the findings of the composite investigation team tasked to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident and establish a clearer sequence of events through evidence-based investigation.

Authorities presented CCTV footage and several videos obtained from various sources, including media practitioners, individuals present during the incident, and bystanders who were taking photographs and conducting live coverage while the situation was unfolding. Investigators explained that these materials were carefully reviewed, validated, and synchronized to reconstruct the timeline of events from different perspectives.

The PNP emphasized that the investigation remains focused on facts, digital evidence, and verified accounts to ensure a fair, objective, and professional assessment of the incident. According to PGen Nartatez, investigators exerted efforts to gather all available materials that could help provide clarity on the circumstances surrounding the incident through due process.

He likewise confirmed that the PNP has already completed its mandate in the fact-finding stage and has officially transmitted all documentary and digital evidence to the DOJ for further appreciation and legal determination.

“I have already submitted the pieces of evidence, still photographs as well as videos, and it will be on the appreciation of our beloved Secretary of Justice and the committee to conclude on kung ano ang mangyari,” the Chief PNP said during the briefing.

The PNP reiterated its appeal to the public to refrain from speculation and to allow the justice system to take its proper course, stressing that all investigative findings now rest with the DOJ for appropriate legal action.

The organization reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, professionalism, and the preservation of public trust as the legal process moves forward, embodying the spirit of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

21/05/2026

PNP SEIZES OVER PHP2.2M WORTH OF ILLICIT CI******ES IN TARLAC OPERATIONS

The Philippine National Police (PNP) under the leadership of PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr, reported the confiscation of PhP2.2 million worth of illicit cigarette products in operation conducted in Tarlac City on May 18, 2026.

According to report, authorities recovered counterfeit to***co products following a vehicular incident along MacArthur Highway in Barangay Sepung Calzada. During the inspection conducted after the collision, responding personnel discovered 45 boxes of ci******es allegedly lacking the required BIR tax stamps, with an estimated value of PhP2.2 million. The items were voluntarily surrendered to authorities and brought to Tarlac City Police Station for documentation and proper handling.

PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. commended the operating units for their prompt and lawful actions, emphasizing the importance of sustained coordination among law enforcement agencies in protecting the country’s economy and ensuring fair business practices.

“Patuloy nating paiigtingin ang ating kampanya laban sa smuggling at iba pang ilegal na gawain na nakaaapekto sa kabuhayan ng ating mga mamamayan at sa koleksyon ng pamahalaan. Ang mga operasyon na ito ay patunay na alerto ang ating kapulisan sa pagpapatupad ng batas habang iginagalang ang karapatan ng lahat,” PGen Nartatez said.

He added, “Bahagi ito ng mas malawak na layunin na mapanatili ang kaayusan, protektahan ang lehitimong negosyo, at suportahan ang mga programa ng ating pamahalaan para sa mas matatag na ekonomiya.”

The PNP assured the public that it will continue conducting intelligence-driven and rights-based operations across the country in line with its commitment to Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

21/05/2026