RPSPU 3

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐑𝐏𝐒𝐏𝐔 3 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈-𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐆𝐍

The Regional Police Security and Protection Unit 3, under the supervision of PLTCOL ROBERT E PINTAL, OIC, RPSPU 3, intensifies police visibility and strategic patrolling operations in key areas within its Area of Responsibility as part of the continuing Police Visibility and Anti-Criminality Campaign. The activity aims to deter criminal activities, maintain peace and order, and ensure public safety through a proactive police presence.

CEBU COPS ARREST MOST WANTED PERSONS IN MURDER, STATUTORY R**E CASES

Under the leadership of PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), police units in Cebu arrested two individuals listed among the province’s most wanted persons in separate operations on September 23, 2026.

In Talisay City, personnel of the Toledo City Police Station of the Cebu Police Provincial Office arrested a wanted individual listed among the No. 10 Most Wanted Persons in the Police Regional Office 7 for two counts of statutory r**e. The arrest was carried out by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued by the court, with no bail recommended.

In a separate operation in Medellin, Cebu, personnel of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group–Cebu Provincial Field Unit arrested another individual listed among PRO7’s No. 8 Most Wanted Persons. The suspect was apprehended by virtue of a warrant of arrest for murder, also with no bail recommended.

Both individuals are now under police custody for appropriate legal proceedings. The PNP said the arrests reflect the continuing efforts of police units to locate and apprehend wanted persons through lawful and focused operations, while observing due process and the rights of all persons involved.

“We will continue to go after wanted persons through lawful and proper police action. Ang mahalaga, ginagawa natin ito nang may respeto sa proseso ng batas at sa karapatan ng bawat isa,” PGen Nartatez said.

The operations are consistent with the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, which promotes more deliberate, accountable, and responsive police action based on actual community safety concerns.

These efforts are also aligned with the public safety priorities of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., as the PNP continues to strengthen law enforcement while ensuring that police service remains grounded on professionalism, accountability, and respect for the rule of law.

The PNP will continue to work with the courts, local communities, and other law enforcement partners in pursuing wanted persons and ensuring that cases move forward through proper legal processes, in keeping with the commitment to a “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

SEVEN COMMUNIST TERRORIST MEMBERS ABANDON ARMED STRUGGLE IN EASTERN VISAYAS; GUNS, GR***DE TURNED OVER

The Philippine National Police, under the command of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., supported ongoing government efforts to end local armed conflict in Eastern Visayas as seven Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) members voluntarily surrendered in separate operations in Leyte, Northern Samar, Samar, and Eastern Samar on September 22 and 23, 2026.

In Northern Samar, personnel of the 2nd Northern Samar Provincial Mobile Force Company (NSPMFC), together with the 20th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army (PA) and 803rd Maneuver Company, Regional Mobile Force Battalion 8 (RMFB8), facilitated the surrender of alias “Janos,” a 32-year-old Filipino farmer and identified Yunit Militia member under SRC EMPORIUM of the Eastern Visayas Regional Party Committee (EVRPC).

In Leyte, personnel of the 1st Leyte Provincial Mobile Force Company (LPMFC), alongside the Provincial Intelligence Unit of the Leyte Police Provincial Office (PIU-LPPO), City Intelligence Team-Ormoc, Regional Intelligence Unit 8 (RIU-8), and Burauen Municipal Police Station (MPS), facilitated the surrender of alias “Manoy,” a 38-year-old Filipino farmer and former CTG member. He turned over one caliber .357 Smith & Wesson revolver without serial number, three rounds of live am******on, and one hand gr***de.

In Eastern Samar, the 801st Maneuver Company, RMFB 8, with PIT-Northern Samar, RIU-8, and the 1st Eastern Samar Provincial Mobile Force Company (ESPMFC), facilitated the surrender of alias “Gabi,” a 51-year-old Filipino farmer identified as a Yunit Militia member and NPSR-listed individual.

Also in Eastern Samar, the 805th Maneuver Company, in coordination with PNP-IG ISOD and the 2nd ESPMFC, assisted the surrender of alias “Pedro,” a 38-year-old Filipino farmer and NPSR-listed CTG member under SRC SESAME, EVRPC. He surrendered one revolver of unknown caliber and three rounds of live am******on.

The same unit subsequently assisted the surrender of alias “Ben,” a 39-year-old Filipino farmer and NPSR-listed CTG Militia member under SRC SESAME, EVRPC. He turned over one handgun revolver of unknown caliber and three rounds of live am******on.

In Samar, personnel of the 802nd Maneuver Company facilitated the surrender of alias “Lando,” a 38-year-old Filipino farmer, former Yunit Militia member under Bugsok Platoon, SRC SESAME, EVRPC, and NPSR-listed individual.

Later on September 23, alias “Wenang,” a 49-year-old Filipino farmer from Hinabangan, Samar, voluntarily surrendered to the 2nd Samar Provincial Mobile Force Company (2nd SPMFC) and pledged allegiance to the government while withdrawing support from the CTG organization.

The seven individuals are now under the custody of their respective units for documentation and assessment for possible enrollment in the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) and other appropriate reintegration initiatives. The recovered fi****ms, am******on, and gr***de have likewise been secured for documentation, safekeeping, and proper disposition.

The PNP Focused Agenda provides a framework for organizational transformation, with Enhanced Managing Police Operations reflected in the sustained efforts to address local armed conflict and support peace and public safety in Eastern Visayas.

PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. emphasized that voluntary surrender provides an avenue for former CTG members to leave armed conflict and pursue a peaceful path.

“Every individual who chooses to lay down arms is a step toward safer communities and a more peaceful Eastern Visayas. We will support lawful reintegration efforts while remaining firm in our duty to protect the public and uphold the rule of law,” PGEN Nartatez said.

The PNP Chief likewise underscored the importance of giving those who return to the fold of the law an opportunity to rebuild their lives.

“May pagkakataon ang bawat isa na piliin ang kapayapaan. Ang mahalaga ay ang pagtalikod sa karahasan at ang pagsisimula ng bagong buhay kasama ang pamilya at komunidad,” he added.

As the PNP strengthens peace and public safety efforts in communities affected by local armed conflict under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it assures the public of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

4 ARRESTED, OVER ₱20.5-MILLION SUSPECTED DRUGS SEIZED IN SEPARATE PNP OPS

Under the leadership of PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), police units in different parts of the country seized more than ₱20.5 million worth of suspected illegal drugs in separate operations conducted on September 24, 2026, resulting in the arrest of four individuals.

In Oriental Mindoro, operatives of the Roxas Municipal Police Station, Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit, 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company, and Regional Intelligence Unit 4B served search warrants in Barangay Bagumbayan, Roxas, leading to the arrest of a 41-year-old high-value individual. Authorities recovered approximately 275.55 grams of suspected shabu valued at ₱1,873,740.00, along with fi****ms and am******on.

Meanwhile, at the Customs Secondary Inspection Area of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City, three passengers were arrested after approximately 18.679 kilograms of suspected ma*****na kush, with an estimated standard drug price of ₱18,679,000.00, were discovered in their luggage during screening procedures.

The operations underscore the PNP's continuing efforts to prevent illegal drugs from reaching communities and to strengthen coordination with other government agencies, particularly in areas serving as entry and transit points.

“We cannot let our guard down. We will continue to act on information brought to us, work with our partner agencies, and make sure that our operations are conducted properly. Ang goal natin ay simple—keep these illegal drugs away from our communities,” PGen Nartatez said.

The PNP continues to carry out these efforts in line with the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly through Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), which emphasizes coordinated, purposeful, and accountable police action. These efforts support the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in strengthening public safety and addressing threats that affect Filipino communities.

The PNP likewise reminds the public to remain vigilant and report information on suspected illegal drug activities through proper authorities, while avoiding the sharing of unverified allegations online. Through sustained enforcement, inter-agency cooperation, and community support, the PNP remains committed to delivering “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”

(PNP-PIO)

NO. 3, NO. 9 WANTED PERSONS ARRESTED OVER SEPARATE DOUBLE MURDER CASES

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, PNP, arrested two individuals listed among the Top Wanted Persons in their respective areas in separate operations conducted in Quezon and South Cotabato on September 24, 2026.

In Quezon, joint personnel from the Real Municipal Police Station, Quezon Police Provincial Office units, Mabitac Municipal Police Station, Laguna PPO, and Regional Intelligence Division 4A arrested a No. 3 Provincial/Regional-level wanted person at in Barangay 61, Real. The individual is facing two counts of Murder under separate criminal cases and was arrested by virtue of warrants of arrest with no bail recommended.

Meanwhile, in South Cotabato, personnel from police and intelligence units of Sultan Kudarat and Police Regional Office 12 arrested another individual listed as a No. 9 wanted person in Barangay Maltana, Tampakan. The individual is facing two counts of Murder and was arrested by virtue of warrants of arrest with no bail recommended. The arrested person is currently under the custody of the 1205th Maneuver Company, Regional Mobile Force Battalion 12.

PGen Nartatez said the successful arrests reflect the continuing effort of police units nationwide to locate wanted persons through coordinated and lawful police operations.

“Kapag may warrant, trabaho natin na hanapin ang tao at maipatupad ito nang maayos. Hindi kailangang madaliin kung ang kailangan ay tiyakin muna ang impormasyon at tamang coordination. What matters is that we get the person, serve the warrant properly, and let the case proceed through the courts,” the Chief PNP said.

The operations are part of the PNP’s continuing efforts to strengthen police effectiveness under its Focused Agenda, particularly through Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), which emphasizes coordinated action, timely response, and accountable police service. These efforts support the administration’s peace and security agenda under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

The PNP continues to remind wanted persons to face the legal processes against them and encourages the public to provide information through proper police channels while respecting the rights and due process of all persons involved.

With sustained operations and responsible police service, the PNP remains committed to advancing Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)