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SILG ORDERS MOVES TO REFINE SAFER CITIES ROLLOUT

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) leadership has acknowledged the need to refine the implementation of the Safer Cities initiative launched on April 6, 2026, following public feedback and field observations in parts of Metro Manila.

In a press briefing, DILG Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla cited the need for clearer guidance, noting the importance of addressing implementation issues. He said the intent of the initiative was to improve peace and order in urban areas but recognized that some enforcement actions reflected misinterpretation on the ground.

He said the program will continue but will be refined to ensure clearer understanding and more consistent implementation. He added that a full assessment will be conducted at the end of April to evaluate early results and compare crime trends with previous years.

He also extended an apology to individuals affected by initial enforcement actions and emphasized that improvements will be made to ensure proper application moving forward.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it supports the directive to refine implementation under the Safer Cities initiative, which is aligned with the PNP Focused Agenda under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, and the broader public safety direction of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr..

PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the PNP remains committed to ensuring that all operations are properly guided, rights-based, and consistent across all units.

“Sinusuportahan namin ang direktiba ni SILG na pahusayin ang implementasyon. Titiyakin ng PNP na ang mga kinakailangang hakbang ay agad na maipatutupad sa antas ng mga yunit," he said.

He added that police units have been reminded to strengthen coordination with local government units and barangay officials to ensure that enforcement remains appropriate, proportionate, and focused on maintaining public safety without unnecessary conflict.

PGen Nartatez further said that police commanders nationwide have been instructed to recalibrate enforcement strategies and ensure that operations are clearly understood at the field level to avoid inconsistent application.

The PNP also emphasized that a comprehensive review of early implementation results will be conducted to guide further improvements in strategy and ex*****on.

As adjustments are being put in place, the PNP assured the public of its continued commitment to disciplined, professional, and community-centered policing, anchored on the vision of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 || 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗟 𝗔𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗡 𝗠 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗔, 𝐎𝐈𝐂, 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝟏𝟎, 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝟏𝐋𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐆 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐫, 𝐋𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧, 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲.

The "Medalya ng Kagalingan and Medalya ng Kasanayan" were awarded to the deserving PNP personnel who have done commendable acts in the performance of their duties.

𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧
𝐏𝐋𝐓𝐂𝐎𝐋 𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐏𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐉𝐎𝐇𝐍 𝐐 𝐕𝐈𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐑
-DURING THE CONDUCT OF CHECKPOINT AGAINST ILLEGAL MINING AT PUROK SALIMBAL, BARANGAY POBLACION, LUGAIT, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, THAT RESULTED IN THE ARREST OF THE SUSPECT FOR VIOLATION OF R.A NO. 7942 (PHILIPPINE MINING ACT OF 1995) AND THE CONFISCATION OF 171 SACKS OF MINERAL ORES WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF PHP1,710,000.00.

𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧
𝐏𝐌𝐀𝐉 𝐀𝐋𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐍 𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐈𝐎
-DURING THE BUY-BUST OPERATION AT ZONE 5, BARANGAY TABLON, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY THAT RESULTED IN THE ARREST OF THE SUSPECT, FOR VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 5, 11 AND 12, ART. II OF R.A NO. 9165 WITH CONFISCATION OF 63 GRAMS OF SHABU WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF PHP428,400.00.

𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧
𝐏𝐂𝐏𝐓 𝐀𝐋𝐏𝐇𝐈 𝐏 𝐒𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐀
-DURING THE CHECKPOINT OPERATION AGAINST ANTI-SMUGGLING AT PUROK 1, BARANGAY LABINAY, OZAMIZ CITY, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL, THAT RESULTED IN THE ARREST OF THE SUSPECT, FOR VIOLATION OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10643 (GRAPHIC HEALTH WARNINGS LAW), THE OPERATION FURTHER LED TO THE CONFISCATION OF 65 BOXES OF SMUGGLED CI******ES WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF PHP2,600,000.00.

𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧
𝐏𝐂𝐏𝐓 𝐉𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐎 𝐃 𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐋
-DURING THE CONDUCT OF AN INTELLIGENCE-DRIVEN OPERATION ON APRIL 3, 2026, AT PUROK 4, BARANGAY CONSUELO, MAGSAYSAY, MISAMIS ORIENTAL. THE OPERATION RESULTED IN THE SUCCESSFUL CONFISCATION OF 496 MASTER CASES OF SMUGGLED CI******ES WITH AN ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE OF PHP 19,840,000.00.

𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧
𝐏𝐂𝐏𝐓 𝐆𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐍 𝐄 𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐄
-FOR EMINENTLY MERITORIOUS AND INVALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED IN THE SUCCESSFUL ACQUISITION OF THE CERTIFIED TRUE COPY OF THE DEED OF DONATION IN FAVOR OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE (PNP), FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS AT CAMP GENERAL NICOLAS CAPISTRANO, GUSA, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY ON FEBRUARY 4, 2026 . THROUGH HIS DEDICATION, INITIATIVE, AND PROFESSIONALISM SIGNIFICANTLY CONTRIBUTED TO THE COMPLETION OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION AND COORDINATION, ENSURING THE REALIZATION OF THIS UNDERTAKING.

PNP EXPANDS PROBE INTO PNPA HAZING CASE; MORE CADETS LINKED TO INCIDENT

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported new developments in its ongoing investigation into the alleged hazing incident involving cadets at the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA), following a series of inquiries conducted from April 10 to 12, 2026.

Subpoenas were served to concerned personnel and cadets, leading to their appearance before investigators. Joint case conferences and an on-site inspection of the cadet barracks were also conducted to validate statements and gather evidence.

Initial findings show that aside from the three cadets earlier taken into custody, four more cadets have been identified for their direct participation and will be included in the case as the investigation moves toward filing of appropriate charges.

Authorities said case build-up is ongoing to ensure a strong and evidence-based prosecution.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., underscored that the organization will not tolerate any breach of discipline.

“Hindi natin kukunsintihin ang ganitong gawain. Kung may paglabag, may kaakibat itong pananagutan. Ang hazing ay walang lugar sa PNP,” he said.

“We are committed to ensuring a thorough, impartial, and swift investigation.”

He likewise reminded all trainees and personnel to adhere to the core values of professionalism and respect.

“Ang layunin ng pagsasanay ay maghubog ng kakayahan at integridad, hindi takot o pananakit. Maging malinaw ito sa lahat—anumang uri ng pang-aabuso ay mahigpit na ipagbabawal at papatawan ng kaukulang aksyon,” he added.

The PNP reiterated its warning against hazing and all forms of violence, emphasizing that those found responsible will face both administrative and criminal charges. The public is also encouraged to report similar incidents to authorities.

This effort is part of the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly under Integrity Monitoring, aimed at strengthening accountability and discipline within the ranks. Guided by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the PNP remains firm in upholding professionalism and the rule of law.

The PNP assured that reforms and strict monitoring will continue within training institutions, reinforcing its commitment to a Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

𝐏𝟒𝟔𝟏𝐊 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐁𝐔 𝐒𝐄𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐃, 𝟓 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐍𝐀𝐁𝐁𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈-𝐃𝐑𝐔𝐆 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐔𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐍𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐄 𝐎𝐑𝐎

CAMP ALAGAR, Cagayan de Oro City – Police Regional Office 10 successfully arrested five drug suspects and confiscated PhP461,720.00 worth of suspected shabu in a series of operations conducted from April 10 to 11, 2026.

At about 10:15 PM on April 10, 2026, personnel of Talakag Municipal Police Station, in coordination with other agencies, conducted a buy-bust operation that resulted in the arrest of alias “Rick” and alias “Nene” live in partner, both residents of Talakag, Bukidnon. Authorities confiscated 8.9 grams with an estimated Standard Drug Price (SDP) of PhP60,520.00 along with personal sbelongings, a motorcycle, a caliber .45 firearm with ammunition and one PhP500.00 bill used as buy-bust money.

At about 11:43 PM on the same date, personnel of PS 5, Cagayan de Oro City Police Office implemented Search Warrant against alias “Junling,” a 30-year-old Street Level Individual and resident of Brgy. Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro City. Seized during the operation were a total of 9 grams of shabu with an estimated SDP of PhP61,200.00, and other drug paraphernalia.

Meanwhile, at about 2:29 AM on April 11, personnel of the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit 10 (RPDEU 10), along with other units, conducted joint operation in Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, that resulted in the arrest of two drug suspects identified as alias “Win-win”, a 56-year-old male resident of Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, and “Mel”, a 25-year-old male resident of Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental. Seized during the operation were a total of 50 grams of shabu with an estimated SDP of PhP340,000.00, a PhP1,000.00 bill used as buy-bust money and other drug paraphernalia.

All arrested individuals are now under the police custody and will be charged for violation of R.A. No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

PBGEN CHRISTOPHER N ABRAHANO, Regional Director, PRO10, commended the operating units for the successful anti-drug operation.

“I commend all operating units involved in the successful operations. PRO10 remains relentless in its intensified operations against illegal drugs. These accomplishments reflect our strong commitment to rid our communities of illegal substances and ensure the safety and security of every citizen in Northern Mindanao,” he said # # #
SOURCE: RPIO PRO10

𝐏𝐋𝐓𝐆𝐄𝐍 𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐌 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐂 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝟏𝟎

IN PHOTOS: PLTGEN BERNARD M BANAC, The Acting Deputy Chief for Administration (TADCA) of the Philippine National Police (PNP), conducted a command visit at Police Regional Office 10, Camp 1Lt Vicente G Alagar in Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City today, April 11, 2026.

During the visit, PLTGEN BANAC was accorded arrival honors by PBGEN CHRISTOPHER N ABRAHANO, Regional Director of PRO10.

PLTGEN BANAC also took the opportunity to conduct Talk to Men among personnel of PRO10, highlighting the importance of discipline, integrity, and accountability in the performance of their duties.

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝟭𝟬 𝗦𝗘𝗜𝗭𝗘𝗦 𝗣𝟲𝟳.𝟭𝗠 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗗, 𝟮𝟭𝟮 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗬 𝗟𝗔𝗪 𝗘𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘

CAMP ALAGAR, Cagayan de Oro City – Police Regional Office 10 successfully seized a total of PhP67.116.715.40 worth of contrabands from various illegal activities and arrested 212 individuals during its one-week law enforcement operation from April 2 to 8, 2026, across the region.

In its intensified anti-illegal drugs campaign, PRO10 conducted 62 operations that resulted in the arrest of 62 individuals and the seizure of 356.268 grams of shabu, and 10 grams of dried ma*****na leaves, with a total estimated Standard Drug Price of PhP2,423,622.40.

PRO10 also conducted 28 operations on the campaign against illegal gambling that resulted in the arrest of 83 individuals and confiscation of PhP35,568.00 worth of illegal gambling items.
In neutralizing wanted persons, a total of 41 wanted individuals were apprehended, including six Most Wanted Persons and 35 Other Wanted Persons.

In the battle against loose fi****ms (Kontra Boga), PRO10 conducted 29 operations, resulting in the arrest of eight individuals and the confiscation/surrender/recovery of 29 small arms and one light weapon.

Furthermore, 13 operations conducted against illegal mining resulted in the arrest of five individuals and the confiscation of items valued at approximately PhP5,526,925.00.

PRO 10 also carried out 28 successful operations against smuggling ci******es, which led to the arrest of 13 individuals and the seizure of contraband worth PhP59,130,400.00.

PBGEN CHRISTOPHER N ABRAHANO, Regional Director, PRO10, commended the men and women of Police Regional Office 10 for their sustained accomplishments in the series of intensified law enforcement operations across the region.

“This sustained law enforcement effort reflects strong commitment, discipline, and dedication to peace and order. The gains in our campaigns against illegal drugs, gambling, wanted persons, loose fi****ms, illegal mining, and smuggling highlight our hard work and professionalism. Let us continue to serve with integrity, excellence, and honor,” he said # # #

SOURCE: RPIO PRO10