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NVPPO STATEMENT ON THE KASIBU POLICE RESPONSE

Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya — The Nueva Vizcaya Police Provincial Office (NVPPO), under the leadership of PCOL PAUL T BOMETIVO, Provincial Director, issues this statement regarding the police response conducted in Barangay Paquet, Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya on August 28, 2026.

The Kasibu Municipal Police Station (MPS) responded to an emergency call received through 911, the national emergency reporting system. The call was made by a Barangay Chairman reporting that three (3) vehicles carrying fuel and supplies were being blocked at an anti-mining barricade along a public road in Barangay Paquet.

The call through the national 911 emergency system immediately alerted the police organization, particularly the NVPPO, and required an immediate and appropriate response. The situation was also closely monitored due to the presence of several persons at the barricade and the potential for further escalation.

Upon arrival of the Kasibu MPS personnel at the area, peaceful dialogue was immediately initiated and police intervention was undertaken as necessary. As the situation involved an increasing number of persons at the barricade and a human barricade of about 400 persons thereby preventing the passage of the vehicles, additional PNP personnel, including Civil Disturbance Management (CDM) contingents, were deployed to reinforce the local police force.

Police personnel made repeated efforts to peacefully dialogue with the group and requested the voluntary clearing of the public road, as certified by the Municipal Mayor. Despite these efforts, the group refused to comply and continued to obstruct the passage of vehicles.

The police intervention resulted in the arrest of eleven (11) individuals for violations of Article 151 Resistance and Disobedience to Agent of Person in Authority.

During the operation, five (5) PNP personnel sustained minor injuries while performing their sworn duties.

The NVPPO emphasizes that the police response was prompted by an emergency call through 911 and was undertaken to maintain peace and order, protect public safety, and ensure the lawful passage along public roads, while respecting the rights of all concerned. The arrested individuals were brought to the Kasibu MPS for proper documentation and appropriate legal proceedings. # # #

NVPPO PRESS RELEASE
Authority: PCOL PAUL T BOMETIVO
Provincial Director, NVPPO
PMAJ FE CORAZON B OPILAS
Public Information Officer
page: Nueva Vizcaya Police Provincial Office

MOST WANTED R**E FUGITIVE IN EASTERN VISAYAS FALLS IN PNP MANHUNT

The Philippine National Police, under the leadership of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested the No. 3 Most Wanted Person at the Regional Level and No. 1 Most Wanted Person at the Municipal Level in Eastern Visayas during an intelligence-driven operation on July 3, 2026 in Sitio Palanas, Barangay Vigan, General MacArthur, Eastern Samar.

The operation resulted in the arrest of a 49-year-old Filipino male facing three counts of Qualified R**e of a Minor, pursuant to a warrant of arrest issued by the Regional Trial Court, Eighth Judicial Region, Branch 3, Guiuan, Eastern Samar. The offense is non-bailable, and the accused is now under police custody pending turnover to the issuing court.

The operation was carried out by personnel of the General MacArthur Municipal Police Station, with support from the Eastern Samar Police Provincial Intelligence Unit and other assisting police units. The successful arrest removed a high-ranking wanted fugitive from the streets and demonstrated the PNP’s sustained commitment to pursuing individuals facing charges for heinous crimes, particularly those involving the abuse of children.

“This arrest demonstrates that no wanted person can outrun the law forever. Our police units remain relentless in pursuing fugitives, especially those facing charges for heinous crimes, because every successful arrest strengthens public trust in the justice system,” PGEN Nartatez said.

The accomplishment also reflects the PNP Focused Agenda, a strategic framework for organizational transformation aimed at making police service more responsive, professional, and accountable. In line with its key priority of Enhanced Managing Police Operations, the PNP continues to strengthen intelligence gathering and targeted law enforcement efforts to ensure that wanted persons are located and arrested efficiently while safeguarding communities from individuals accused of grave offenses.

“Ang bawat matagumpay na pag-aresto ay bunga ng sipag, tiyaga, at malasakit ng ating mga pulis sa kaligtasan ng mamamayan. Patuloy nating ipatutupad ang batas nang may integridad at respeto sa karapatan ng bawat isa,” he added.

As the PNP intensifies its campaign against wanted persons and other lawless elements to uphold peace, order, and public safety 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.”