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PNP NABS 29 IN ANTI-ILLEGAL FISHING DRIVE; ₱10.12-M IN EQUIPMENT SEIZED

The Philippine National Police (PNP) sustained its nationwide campaign against illegal fishing after four separate maritime law enforcement operations conducted from July 4 to the early hours of July 5, 2026 resulted in the arrest of eight individuals and the confiscation of fishing vessels, prohibited fishing gear, and other equipment with a combined estimated value of ₱10.12 million.

The accomplishment supports the government's continuing efforts under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to safeguard the country's marine resources while advancing the PNP Focused Agenda through Enhanced Managing Police Operations, which emphasizes stronger operational coordination and effective law enforcement.

In Cebu, personnel of the Cebu Maritime Law Enforcement Team (MLET) and the Regional Maritime Unit 7 conducted a seaborne patrol about 14 kilometers off Carnaza Island, Daanbantayan, on the morning of July 4. The operation led to the arrest of three Filipino crew members of a commercial fishing vessel and the confiscation of a medium-scale fishing vessel, fishing paraphernalia, around 300 kilograms of assorted fish, a GPS unit, and other equipment with an estimated value of ₱1.62 million.

Later that afternoon in the municipal waters of Orion, Bataan, personnel of the Orion Municipal Police Station, together with the local Bantay Dagat, conducted an anti-illegal fishing operation that resulted in the apprehension of 19 Filipino fishermen and the confiscation of a fishing boat valued at approximately ₱2.9 million. In accordance with applicable fisheries regulations, the violators were subsequently released after payment of the prescribed administrative fine.

In Zamboanga City, operatives of the Maritime Police Station conducted another seaborne patrol in the waters of Barangay Sangali on the evening of July 4. The operation resulted in the arrest of two Filipino suspects and the confiscation of a modified Danish seine, fishing nets, improvised fishing accessories, two boat engines, and four boxes of assorted fish. The seized fishing equipment was estimated at ₱1.6 million.

Meanwhile, in the seawaters off Barangay Malangabang, Concepcion, Iloilo, a joint operation by the 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company of the Iloilo Police Provincial Office, the Regional Intelligence Unit 6, and the Bantay Dagat Task Force led to the arrest of five Filipino fishermen during the early hours of July 5. Authorities confiscated four fishing boats, fishing paraphernalia, and assorted fish with an estimated value of more than ₱4 million.
All arrested individuals are of legal age and are undergoing the appropriate legal process, while the confiscated items remain under the custody of the concerned operating units and partner agencies.

Chief PNP Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. lauded the operating personnel for their coordinated efforts in protecting the country's marine resources.

"Ang ating mga karagatan ay hindi lang likas na yaman—kabuhayan din ito ng napakaraming Pilipino. Kaya tuloy-tuloy nating ipatutupad ang batas laban sa illegal fishing, hindi lang para mapanagot ang mga lumalabag, kundi para matiyak na may mapapakinabangan pa ang mga susunod na henerasyon. Gagawin natin ito nang may integridad, paggalang sa batas, at sa karapatan ng bawat isa," Chief PNP said.

The Chief PNP also reminded coastal communities and those engaged in the fishing industry to continue observing fisheries laws and to work with authorities in preserving the country's marine environment.

"Mas magiging epektibo ang ating kampanya kung may pagtutulungan ang pamahalaan at ang komunidad. Hinihikayat natin ang publiko na ireport ang mga paglabag upang sama-sama nating mapangalagaan ang ating karagatan para sa susunod na henerasyon."

The PNP remains committed to strengthening maritime law enforcement through close coordination with concerned agencies and local government units, in line with Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

NO. 1 REGIONAL MOST WANTED PERSON ARRESTED IN NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has arrested the Number 1 Regional Most Wanted Person in a police operation conducted on July 4, 2026, in La Carlota City, Negros Occidental, marking another significant accomplishment in the PNP's continuing campaign to locate and arrest wanted persons.

The 20-year-old male suspect was arrested by joint operatives of the La Carlota Component City Police Station, with support from the Regional Intelligence Unit and the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office, through the service of a warrant of arrest issued by the Regional Trial Court in La Carlota City. The warrant covers six counts of r**e, with no bail recommended.

The operation was carried out in Barangay III (Poblacion), La Carlota City. Police officers informed the suspect of his constitutional rights upon arrest, and a Body-Worn Camera was used throughout the operation in line with established police procedures. The suspect is now under police custody while undergoing the required legal process.

The accomplishment reflects the sustained implementation of the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, which emphasizes lawful, intelligence-driven, and accountable police actions. It also supports the peace and order priorities of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. by helping ensure that individuals facing serious criminal charges are brought before the courts.

PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. commended the operating team for the successful arrest and reminded all police units to continue carrying out their duties with professionalism and respect for the law.

"Ang mahalaga, naipatupad ang warrant nang maayos at walang naging aberya. Gawin natin palagi ang ating tungkulin nang may disiplina, respeto sa batas, at paggalang sa karapatan ng bawat isa. Iyan ang inaasahan ng taumbayan sa atin," PGen Nartatez said.

He also encouraged police personnel to sustain the same level of professionalism in future operations.

"Hindi natatapos ang trabaho sa pag-aresto. Ang mahalaga, sa bawat operasyon ay ipinapakita natin na kayang ipatupad ng PNP ang batas nang maayos, patas, at may pananagutan. Ipagpatuloy natin iyan," he added.

The PNP continues to encourage the public to cooperate with law enforcement authorities by providing timely and accurate information that may assist in the lawful arrest of wanted persons. Through sustained cooperation with communities and consistent adherence to legal procedures, the PNP remains committed to building safer communities under the vision of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

R**E, MURDER FUGITIVES TOPPING NEGROS ISLAND REGION WANTED LIST FALL IN PNP OPS

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., captured the Negros Island Region’s No. 1 Most Wanted Person, who is facing six counts of r**e, and the Region’s No. 5 Most Wanted Person, wanted for murder, in separate police operations conducted on July 4, 2026, in La Carlota City and Silay City, Negros Occidental.

The first operation resulted in the arrest of a 20-year-old Filipino male in Barangay III (Poblacion), La Carlota City. Joint operatives from the Tracker Team and Women and Children Protection Desk of the La Carlota Component City Police Station, with the assistance of the Regional Intelligence Unit–Negros Island Region and the Provincial Intelligence Unit of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office, served the warrant of arrest issued by the Regional Trial Court, Branch 74, La Carlota City, for six counts of r**e. The warrant carries no bail recommended. The accused is now under the custody of the La Carlota Component City Police Station pending further court proceedings.

In a separate operation in Barangay E. Lopez, Silay City, authorities arrested the 47-year-old Regional No. 5 Most Wanted Person by virtue of a warrant of arrest for murder issued by the Regional Trial Court, Branch 40, Silay City, likewise with no bail recommended. The operation was carried out by the Tracker Team of the Silay Component City Police Station, assisted by personnel from the Provincial Intelligence Unit of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office and the Regional Intelligence Unit–Negros Island Region. After booking procedures, the accused was brought before the court where the criminal case is pending.

“Every successful manhunt sends a clear message that accountability will catch up with those who attempt to evade justice. The PNP remains relentless in tracking down wanted persons, particularly those accused of heinous crimes, to help keep our communities safe,” PGEN Nartatez said.

The twin operations underscore the PNP’s Focused Agenda, a strategic framework for organizational transformation designed to make police service more responsive, accountable, and community-centered. Anchored on its key priority of Enhanced Managing Police Operations, the PNP continues to strengthen intelligence-driven manhunt efforts and warrant enforcement to ensure that fugitives are located and brought before the courts.

“Hindi titigil ang PNP sa pagtugis sa mga taong may kinahaharap na mabibigat na kaso. Sisiguraduhin nating mananagot sila sa ilalim ng batas,” PGEN Nartatez added.

As the PNP intensifies its nationwide campaign against wanted persons involved in heinous crimes under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it continues to assure the public of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong mabilis, tapat, at nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

PNP DEALS DOUBLE BLOW TO REGION 9 CARNAPPING FUGITIVES

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested two high-ranking regional most wanted persons wanted for separate carnapping cases in intelligence-driven operations conducted by the Philippine National Police–Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) on July 2, 2026 in Cagayan de Oro City and Zamboanga Sibugay.

The first operation, conducted by the Regional Highway Patrol Unit 9 (RHPU9) in Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, resulted in the arrest of the No. 2 Regional Most Wanted Person in the PNP E-Warrant System and No. 6 in the Highway Patrol Group Target List, who is facing charges for Carnapping of a Motorcycle. The accused was subsequently placed under the custody of the Provincial Highway Patrol Team–Zamboanga del Norte for documentation and turnover to the issuing court.

In Barangay Sanito, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, personnel of the Provincial Highway Patrol Team–Zamboanga del Sur, under RHPU9, served a warrant of arrest against the No. 10 Regional Most Wanted Person of Police Regional Office 9 for Violation of Republic Act No. 10883, or the New Anti-Carnapping Act of 2016. The warrant was issued by the Regional Trial Court, Branch 23, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur, on June 11, 2026, after which the accused was taken to the unit headquarters for documentation and proper disposition.

These successful operations reinforce the PNP’s sustained campaign against wanted persons and reflect the PNP Focused Agenda, a strategic framework for organizational transformation that prioritizes Enhanced Managing Police Operations to strengthen law enforcement efforts and ensure that offenders are brought before the courts.

Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the arrests demonstrate the PNP’s continuing commitment to enforcing the law and pursuing fugitives without letup.

“The arrest of high-value fugitives demonstrates our unwavering commitment to enforcing the law and ensuring that those who evade justice are held accountable. We will continue to strengthen intelligence-driven operations to protect our communities from criminality,” the PNP Chief said.

He also reaffirmed the PNP’s determination to pursue offenders until they face the courts.

“Walang makapagtatago sa batas habang tuloy-tuloy ang ating pagtugis sa mga taong may kinahaharap na kaso. Sisiguraduhin nating haharap sila sa tamang proseso ng hustisya,” he said.

As the PNP further intensifies its operations against wanted persons and other criminal offenders under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the PNP continues to assure the public of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong mabilis, tapat, at nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)