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PNP, KATUWANG SA PINALAKAS NA SEGURIDAD NG MGA PAARALAN SA BULACAN

Mas pinalalakas ngayon ang seguridad sa mga paaralan sa City of Malolos sa pamamagitan ng sama-samang pagkilos ng lokal na pamahalaan at kapulisan upang maprotektahan ang mga mag-aaral, g**o, at buong komunidad ng paaralan.

Sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni PNP Chief, PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., nakiisa ang Bulacan Police Provincial Office sa programang pinondohan ng Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Malolos na nagkaloob ng 120 handheld metal detectors sa halos walong pampublikong high school sa lungsod noong Hunyo 25, 2026, bilang bahagi ng pinalakas na hakbang para sa school safety and security.

Pinangunahan ng Pamahalaang Panlungsod ng Malolos, katuwang ang Malolos City Police Station, ang naturang programa upang higit pang mapatatag ang mga hakbang sa seguridad sa mga paaralan. Kabilang sa mga benepisyaryo ang isang malaking pampublikong high school sa Brgy. Bagong Bayan (Santa Isabel). Inaasahang magsisilbing dagdag na kagamitan ang mga ito upang makatulong sa mas maayos na pagmonitor sa pagpasok at paglabas sa mga paaralan at sa pagpapanatili ng ligtas na kapaligiran para sa pag-aaral.

Kasabay ng pagkakaloob ng mga kagamitan, nagbigay rin ang Philippine National Police ng mga paalala sa mga paaralan hinggil sa pagpapatibay ng seguridad at pag-iingat laban sa mga posibleng banta sa loob ng campus. Nagdeploy din ang kapulisan ng mga Police Assistance Desk (PADs), habang nagsimula na ring magsagawa ang Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD) ng mga lecture para sa mga mag-aaral ukol sa anti-bullying at Republic Act 9344 o ang Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, bilang bahagi ng mas malawak na hakbang para sa kaligtasan, proteksiyon, at tamang kaalaman ng kabataan sa loob ng paaralan.

Nagpahayag naman ng pasasalamat ang pamunuan ng mga benepisyaryong paaralan sa Pamahalaang Panlungsod ng Malolos at sa kapulisan para sa makabuluhang inisyatibang ito. Ayon sa kanila, malaking tulong ang pagkakaloob ng handheld metal detectors at ang patuloy na presensya ng kapulisan sa pagpapatatag ng seguridad sa paaralan at sa pagpapanatili ng isang maayos, payapa, at ligtas na kapaligiran para sa pagkatuto ng mga kabataan.

Binigyang-diin ni PGEN Nartatez na mahalagang bahagi ng pangangalaga sa komunidad ang pagpapatibay ng seguridad sa mga paaralan, lalo na sa mga lugar kung saan hinuhubog ang kinabukasan ng kabataan. “Keeping our schools safe is a shared responsibility, and the PNP will continue to support efforts that protect learners, teachers, and the wider community. Ang bawat hakbang para mapanatiling ligtas ang ating mga paaralan ay hakbang din para mapangalagaan ang kinabukasan ng ating mga kabataan,” pahayag ni PGEN Nartatez.

Dagdag pa ng PNP Chief, mahalaga ang patuloy na pagtutulungan ng lokal na pamahalaan, mga institusyong pang-edukasyon, at kapulisan upang mapanatili ang kaayusan at kapanatagan sa mga paaralan. “Security in schools is not only about preventing threats, but also about building confidence among students, parents, and educators. Kapag nagkakaisa ang pamahalaan, paaralan, at kapulisan, mas napapalakas natin ang proteksiyon sa ating mga komunidad.”

Ang inisyatibong ito ay kaakibat ng PNP Focused Agenda, isang gabay sa patuloy na pagpapaunlad ng serbisyo ng kapulisan upang maging mas tumutugon sa pangangailangan ng publiko. Sa programang ito, malinaw na naipapakita ang kahalagahan ng Enhanced Managing Police Operations at Active Community Support, sa pamamagitan ng pakikipagtulungan ng kapulisan sa lokal na pamahalaan at sektor ng edukasyon upang mapalakas ang kaligtasan sa komunidad, lalo na sa mga paaralan.

Higit sa pagkakaloob ng kagamitan, ipinakikita ng gawaing ito ang kahalagahan ng pagkakaisa ng lokal na pamahalaan, paaralan, at kapulisan sa pagtataguyod ng ligtas na espasyo para sa mga kabataan. Sa gitna ng iba’t ibang hamon sa seguridad, ang mga ganitong hakbang ay nagpapatunay na ang pangangalaga sa kapakanan ng mga mag-aaral ay isang tungkuling sama-samang isinusulong ng buong pamayanan.

Habang patuloy na nakikipagtulungan ang PNP sa mga lokal na pamahalaan at iba’t ibang sektor upang mapalakas ang kaligtasan sa mga paaralan at komunidad, patuloy nitong tinitiyak sa publiko ang pagsusulong ng “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong mabilis, tapat, at nararamdaman.”

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PNP HOT PURSUIT IN QUEZON ENDS IN ARREST OF TWO CAMSUR ROBBERY SUSPECTS

The Philippine National Police, under the command of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested two suspects allegedly involved in a robbery incident in Camarines Sur during a hot pursuit operation on June 26, 2026, after intercepting a southbound provincial passenger bus along the Maharlika Highway in Gumaca, Quezon.

Acting on intelligence information that the suspects had fled aboard the passenger bus and were armed with unlicensed fi****ms, personnel of the 2nd Quezon Provincial Mobile Force Company, together with the Gumaca Municipal Police Station and the Provincial Intelligence Unit of the Quezon Police Provincial Office, immediately established a dragnet operation in front of Camp BGen Arsenio P. Natividad in Barangay Rosario, Gumaca, Quezon.

The bus was successfully intercepted, and all passengers were courteously asked to disembark to facilitate identification and security inspection.

The operation led to the arrest of two Filipino male suspects, aged 50 and 37, who matched the descriptions provided by investigators.

A search of their brown sling bag yielded one loaded caliber 9mm pistol, one loaded caliber .40 pistol, two extra loaded magazines for the caliber .40 pistol, assorted pieces of jewelry, various foreign currencies, and Philippine peso bills. The recovered fi****ms and other evidence were immediately turned over to the Gumaca Municipal Police Station for documentation, further investigation, and the filing of appropriate criminal charges.

The successful operation reflects the PNP Focus Agenda, a strategic framework for organizational transformation designed to make police service more responsive, professional, and accountable. Among its key priorities, Enhanced Managing Police Operations continues to strengthen intelligence-driven operations and the immediate pursuit of criminal offenders across jurisdictions.

“Criminals cannot rely on distance or mobility to evade justice. Through prompt police action and intelligence-driven operations, we will continue to track down offenders and ensure they answer for their crimes,” PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said.

“Kapag may gumawa ng krimen, aasahan nilang kikilos agad ang PNP. Hindi kami titigil hangga’t hindi sila nahaharap sa batas,” PGEN Nartatez added.

As the PNP continues to strengthen intelligence-driven operations and sustain relentless efforts against criminality 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.”

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PNP RAMPS UP CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL ONLINE GAMBLING; FOUR ARRESTED IN MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL

Four individuals were arrested by the Philippine National Police (PNP) during an anti-illegal gambling operation conducted on Friday, June 26, in Jimenez, Misamis Occidental, for allegedly engaging in illegal online "sabong."

The operation was carried out by personnel of the Jimenez Municipal Police Station, in coordination with the Provincial Intelligence Unit of Misamis Occidental Police Provincial Office, at an establishment in Barangay Dicoloc. The suspects, aged 42, 44, 46, and 63, were caught allegedly participating in online "sabong" using Android mobile phones.

During the operation, police recovered two Android cellular phones believed to have been used in the illegal gambling activity. The suspects and the confiscated items were brought to the Jimenez Municipal Police Station for proper documentation and the filing of appropriate charges for violation of Presidential Decree No. 1602, as amended.

The successful operation forms part of the PNP's intensified campaign against illegal gambling under its Focused Agenda, particularly on Enhanced Managing Police Operations, which aims to strengthen law enforcement through focused and intelligence-driven police actions. The initiative also supports the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to sustain the fight against illegal activities that threaten peace and order in communities.

Chief PNP, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., lauded the operating personnel for their prompt action and reminded all police units to remain steadfast in enforcing the law with professionalism and respect for individual rights.

"Hindi natin hahayaan na magpatuloy ang anumang uri ng ilegal na sugal na sumisira sa kaayusan ng ating mga komunidad. Ang mahalaga ay tuloy-tuloy ang ating operasyon, maayos ang ating proseso, at pantay ang pagpapatupad ng batas. Kasama ang ating mga mamamayan, mapapanatili nating ligtas at maayos ang ating mga pamayanan," PGen Nartatez said.

The PNP continues to encourage the public to support law enforcement efforts by reporting illegal gambling and other unlawful activities, as it remains committed to advancing Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman through responsive and accountable policing.

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PNP PLACES NEARLY 10,000 PERSONNEL FOR JUNE 28 PUBLIC ASSEMBLY

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has mobilized a total of 9,553 police personnel to ensure the peaceful and orderly conduct of the scheduled public assembly dubbed the "Trillion-Peso March (White Ribbon)" on June 28, 2026, centered at the People Power Monument along EDSA.

To support the security operations, the PNP has placed concerned units under Full Alert Status from 5:00 PM of June 27 until 12:01 AM of June 29, 2026, allowing the organization to maintain maximum operational readiness and promptly respond to any situation that may arise.

Personnel from the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), neighboring Police Regional Offices, and other support units will be strategically deployed in key areas, including major assembly sites, government institutions, transport routes, and other critical locations, to help maintain public safety while facilitating the peaceful exercise of constitutional rights.

The security preparations are part of the PNP Focused Agenda under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, reinforcing efforts to ensure safe and well-coordinated police operations while supporting the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to uphold peace, public order, and respect for democratic freedoms.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., assured the public that the organization remains committed to professionalism and impartiality throughout the event.

"Ang ating mga pulis ay naroon hindi upang hadlangan ang mapayapang pagtitipon kundi upang tiyakin ang kaligtasan ng lahat. We appeal to everyone to remain peaceful, respect the law, and cooperate with our authorities so we can all go home safely after the activity," PGen Nartatez said.

He likewise reminded all deployed personnel to exercise maximum tolerance, observe proper police procedures, and perform their duties with courtesy and respect for human rights.

"Our commitment is to protect the people and preserve public order with fairness, discipline, and professionalism. We remain focused on keeping our communities safe while respecting the rights of every Filipino," he added.

The PNP continues to work closely with partner agencies, local government units, and event organizers to ensure that appropriate security and traffic management measures are in place. These efforts reflect the organization's continuing commitment to Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman, as it strives to provide responsive and people-centered public service.

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PNP FOILS ARMED GROUP IN COTABATO; 2 ARRESTED, 1 AT-LARGE

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the command of PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested two armed individuals while another suspect remains at large following an armed encounter in Barangay Macabenban, Carmen, Cotabato on June 26, 2026, which also resulted in the recovery of high-powered fi****ms, ammunition, and an explosive.

Police identified the arrested suspects only as two male farmers, aged 39 and 43, both residents of Carmen, Cotabato, while a 38-year-old male farmer, also from the same municipality, managed to evade arrest and is now the subject of a continuing manhunt.

The operation stemmed from information provided by a barangay official regarding the presence of unidentified armed men roaming the area carrying high-powered fi****ms.

Acting on the information, personnel of the Carmen Municipal Police Station, together with the 2nd Cotabato Provincial Mobile Force Company (CPMFC) and Charlie Company, 40th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army, immediately responded to verify the situation. Upon reaching the area, the armed group opened fire at the approaching government forces, triggering a brief firefight. The suspects fled in different directions, but pursuing operatives successfully arrested two of them. No government personnel were injured during the encounter.

Recovered during the operation were three M1 Garand rifles with magazine clips and live ammunition, one improvised shotgun with a magazine and live shotgun shells, and one fragmentation hand gr***de. The fi****ms will undergo ballistic and cross-matching examination by the Provincial Forensic Unit, while the explosive will be turned over to the appropriate Explosive and Canine Unit for proper disposition.

The arrested suspects are now under police custody, while criminal complaints for violations of Republic Act No. 10591 (Comprehensive Fi****ms and Ammunition Regulation Act) and Republic Act No. 9516 (Illegal Possession of Explosives) are being prepared for filing through inquest proceedings. Meanwhile, law enforcement operations continue to locate and arrest the remaining suspect.

This accomplishment reflects the PNP’s Focused Agenda, a strategic framework of transformation designed to make police service more responsive, accountable, and community-centered. The operation advances the key priorities of Enhanced Managing Police Operations and Active Community Support, highlighting the vital role of timely information shared by a concerned community official, which enabled law enforcement to respond immediately, recover high-powered fi****ms and an explosive, arrest two suspects, and pursue the remaining at-large individual.

“The recovery of these fi****ms and the arrest of armed suspects underscore our determination to prevent violence before it escalates. We will relentlessly pursue those who endanger our communities and ensure they face the full force of the law,” said PGEN Nartatez.

“Hinihikayat namin ang publiko na patuloy na makiisa at magbigay ng impormasyon. Ang inyong pakikipagtulungan ay mahalaga upang agad matugunan ang mga banta sa ating mga komunidad,” he added.

As the PNP intensifies operations against armed lawless elements and other threats to peace and order 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.”

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PNP STATEMENT ON POLICE OPERATION IN BOCAUE, BULACAN

The Philippine National Police confirms that a police operation was conducted this afternoon, June 26, 2026, along the southbound lane of the NLEX Toll Plaza in Bocaue, Bulacan, which resulted in an armed encounter.

Based on the initial report, police units were carrying out a hot pursuit operation after receiving information that the individuals involved were allegedly connected to robbery incidents reported in previous days. During the operation, the suspects reportedly fired at the responding officers, prompting the operating team to return fire.

Three individuals were injured during the incident and were immediately brought to the hospital for medical treatment. The area has been secured, and investigators, together with SOCO personnel, are now processing the scene and gathering all available evidence.

At this point, the investigation is still ongoing, and we ask the public to allow the authorities to complete the investigation. We also encourage everyone to rely only on verified information and avoid speculation while the investigation is underway.

The PNP remains committed to carrying out its mandate with professionalism and restraint. We will continue to pursue those involved in criminal activities while ensuring that every police operation is conducted in accordance with the law, established procedures, and with full respect for human rights.

PGEN JOSE MELENCIO C. NARTATEZ, JR.
Chief, Philippine National Police.

PNP CRACKS LANAO NORTE SMUGGLING RUN; ₱4-M CI******ES SEIZED, 6 ARRESTED

The Philippine National Police, under the command of PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested six individuals and confiscated millions worth of suspected smuggled ci******es during an anti-smuggling operation along the shoreline of Purok 3, Barangay Bangaan, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte on June 26, 2026.

The operation stemmed from a joint shoreline patrol conducted by personnel of the Sultan Naga Dimaporo Municipal Police Station, Provincial Intelligence Unit, and 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company of the Lanao del Norte Police Provincial Office, together with the 5th Special Operations Unit of the PNP Maritime Group and the Sultan Naga Dimaporo Sea-Based Command.

During the operation, the joint team intercepted a blue motorized boat anchored along the shoreline and discovered its cargo of suspected smuggled ci******es, leading to the immediate arrest of six male suspects—five laborers aged 20 to 26, all residents of Pagadian City, and a 40-year-old boat operator from Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte.

Confiscated during the operation were 101 cases of suspected smuggled ci******es with an estimated value of ₱4,040,000.00, along with one blue motorized boat believed to have been used in transporting the contraband. Investigation further disclosed that the shipment allegedly originated from Picong, Lanao del Sur. The arrested suspects and the confiscated items are now under the custody of Sultan Naga Dimaporo MPS pending proper disposition, while coordination for the turnover of the seized ci******es to the Bureau of Customs is underway.

“Smuggling weakens legitimate trade, deprives the government of revenues, and enables criminal activity to thrive in our coastal communities. We will remain relentless in stopping these illegal operations and in holding everyone involved accountable under the law,” PGEN Nartatez said.

“Hindi tayo titigil sa operasyon laban sa smuggling dahil malinaw ang pinsalang dulot nito sa kabuhayan ng mga lehitimong negosyante at sa kapakanan ng mga komunidad na naaapektuhan ng ilegal na kalakalan,” he added.

The operation reflects the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly its key priority on enhanced managing police operations, by sustaining intelligence-driven and area-focused actions against smuggling and other unlawful activities that threaten economic security and public order. Through intensified coastal patrols and enforcement operations, the PNP continues to strengthen its response against illicit trade routes and criminal groups exploiting vulnerable coastal areas.

“Every successful interdiction sends a strong message that the PNP will not allow our shorelines to be used as gateways for illegal goods. We will continue to tighten our operations and strengthen our presence in high-risk areas to disrupt smuggling networks,” PGEN Nartatez said.

“Mas paiigtingin pa natin ang pagbabantay sa mga baybayin at iba pang posibleng daanan ng kontrabando upang matiyak na may mananagot sa bawat paglabag sa batas,” he added.

As the PNP intensifies its campaign against smuggling and other economic 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.”

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PNP UNEARTHS BURIED ARMS CACHE, WAR MATERIEL IN ZAMBALES

The Philippine National Police, under the command of PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., unearthed a buried cache of fi****ms, ammunition, explosive materials, and subversive documents in Sitio Buri, Barangay Inhobol, Masinloc, Zambales on June 25, 2026, in a focused Internal Security Operation conducted by the Zambales 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC), in coordination with the Zambales Provincial Explosive and Canine Unit (ZPECU) and the Masinloc Municipal Police Station (MPS).

The discovery stemmed from information provided by a former member of a Communist Terrorist Group (CTG), prompting a three-day internal security operation from June 23 to 25, 2026 that led police personnel to a buried repository of war materiel. Recovered from the site were two improvised shotguns; 123 rounds of assorted ammunition composed of 10 rounds of 40mm, 33 rounds of 5.56mm, 26 rounds of 7.62mm, 23 rounds of 7.62x39, six rounds of .30 caliber, 25 rounds of 9mm, and six rounds of 12-gauge shotgun ammunition; 20 empty magazines, including 17 for caliber 5.56 rifles and three for caliber 7.62 rifles; one bandolier; four high-explosive rifle gr***des; one canister; one non-electric blasting cap with fuse-time and commercial fuse measuring .28 meter; two commercial detonating cords measuring 1.98 meters and 5.46 meters; assorted tactical medical items; and one folder containing subversive propaganda materials.

All recovered fi****ms, ammunition, and other non-explosive items are now under proper documentation and custody of the Zambales 1st PMFC, while the explosive materials will be turned over to the Zambales Provincial Explosive and Canine Unit for proper handling and disposal.

“Mahalagang tagumpay ito sa ating patuloy na kampanya laban sa mga armadong banta sa kapayapaan at seguridad. Ang pagkakarekober ng mga nakatagong armas at war materiel ay isang malinaw na hakbang upang mapigilan ang anumang pagtatangkang gamitin ang mga ito laban sa mamamayan,” said PGEN Nartatez.

The successful recovery reflects the PNP’s continuing commitment to sustaining internal security operations and denying armed threat groups access to resources that may be used to sow violence and fear in communities. It also advances the PNP Focused Agenda, a strategic direction for transformation designed to make police service more responsive and more attuned to public safety needs, particularly through the priority on Enhanced Managing Police Operations, which strengthens intelligence-driven efforts against armed threats and other security risks.

“We will continue to act on every piece of information and pursue locations believed to be used to hide fi****ms, explosives, and other materials of armed groups. Our operations will not stop until these threats are located, recovered, and removed from our communities,” the PNP Chief added.

As the PNP continues to intensify internal security operations to locate and recover hidden war materiel and prevent its possible use by armed groups, 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.”

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PNP INTERCEPTS ₱11.2-M WORTH OF ILLICIT CI******ES IN DAVAO ORIENTAL

The Philippine National Police (PNP) intercepted an estimated ₱11.2 million worth of illicit ci******es during a checkpoint operation in Barangay Marayag, Lupon, Davao Oriental on the morning of June 25, 2026, as part of its sustained efforts to combat smuggling and other illegal trade activities.

The operation, conducted by personnel of the Lupon Municipal Police Station and the 2nd Davao Oriental Provincial Mobile Force Company, with information provided by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, resulted in the apprehension of two Filipino male suspects, aged 51 and 20, who were driving separate vehicles transporting the illegal goods. Authorities recovered around 400 master cases of illicit ci******es with an estimated value of ₱11.2 million.

The recovered items are now under police custody for proper disposition, while appropriate charges are being prepared against the suspects in coordination with the concerned authorities.

The accomplishment is in line with the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, which strengthens intelligence-driven and coordinated law enforcement efforts to curb smuggling and other unlawful activities, supporting the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to safeguard the country's economy and protect lawful commerce.

PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. lauded the operating units for their vigilance and teamwork.

"Hindi natin hahayaang makalusot ang mga iligal na produkto na nakaaapekto sa ating ekonomiya at sa kapakanan ng ating mga mamamayan. Patuloy nating paiigtingin ang ating operasyon at pakikipag-ugnayan sa iba pang ahensya upang mapigilan ang ganitong mga gawain," the Chief PNP said.

"This successful operation reflects our commitment to proactive policing and intelligence-driven law enforcement. We will remain steadfast in enforcing the law with professionalism, fairness, and respect for due process," he added.

The PNP remains committed to intensifying lawful operations against smuggling and other forms of criminality as it continues to uphold Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman through responsive, transparent, and people-centered policing.

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PNP, BIR CONFISCATE OVER ₱25 MILLION WORTH OF ILLICIT CI******ES; ONE SUSPECT ARRESTED IN ILOILO

The Philippine National Police (PNP), in partnership with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), confiscated more than ₱25 million worth of illicit ci******es, including tax penalties, during the implementation of a court-issued search warrant in Estancia, Iloilo on June 25.

The coordinated operation resulted in the arrest of a 42-year-old Filipina for alleged violation of the National Internal Revenue Code, as amended, particularly on the unlawful possession of articles subject to excise tax without payment.

Authorities recovered thousands of packs of untaxed ci******es of various brands from two separate locations in Barangays Zone I Poblacion and Lumbia, with the total estimated value, inclusive of tax penalties, reaching ₱25,072,868.17.

The operation was jointly carried out by PNP units and the BIR following the issuance of a search warrant and the necessary mission orders. An inventory of the seized items was conducted on site in the presence of authorized witnesses and local officials, while the arrested suspect was informed of her constitutional rights before being taken into police custody for the filing of the appropriate charges.

The accomplishment highlights the continuing collaboration between the PNP and the BIR in protecting government revenues and addressing the unlawful trade of untaxed products. It also supports the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to strengthen law enforcement efforts against economic offenses that adversely affect legitimate businesses and public resources. The operation likewise advances the PNP Focused Agenda under Enhanced Managing Police Operations through intelligence-driven and inter-agency enforcement initiatives.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., commended the operating teams for the successful and properly coordinated operation.

"Ang ganitong operasyon ay mahalaga hindi lamang para maipatupad ang batas kundi para maprotektahan din ang interes ng taumbayan. Ang pagbebenta at pag-iimbak ng mga produktong hindi nagbabayad ng tamang buwis ay may direktang epekto sa ekonomiya ng bansa. Patuloy nating palalakasin ang ating pakikipagtulungan sa iba pang ahensya upang matiyak na may mananagot sa mga lumalabag sa batas," PGen Nartatez said.

He likewise encouraged the public to report information on the illegal manufacture, transport, storage, or sale of untaxed products, emphasizing that public cooperation remains essential in sustaining the government's efforts against illicit trade.

The PNP remains steadfast in pursuing lawful, intelligence-based operations with its partner agencies as it continues to uphold the vision of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

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