24/07/2026
PNP TRACKS DOWN SIX MOST WANTED PERSONS IN 24-HOUR NATIONWIDE OPERATIONS
The Philippine National Police (PNP) arrested six high-ranking wanted persons in separate operations conducted nationwide from 8:00 a.m. of July 22 to 8:00 a.m. of July 23, 2026, sustaining its intensified campaign against wanted persons through coordinated law enforcement efforts.
The highest-ranking arrest was made in Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, where police operatives apprehended a 65-year-old Filipino male, the Regional No. 2 Most Wanted Person, who is facing four counts of statutory r**e. The arrest was carried out by personnel of the Bunawan Municipal Police Station of the Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office by virtue of warrants of arrest issued by the court with no bail recommended.
In Silang, Cavite, authorities arrested a Filipino of legal age, listed as the Regional No. 3 Most Wanted Person, for two counts of violation of Republic Act No. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002). The operation was jointly conducted by the CIDG Batangas Provincial Field Unit, the 82nd Special Action Company of the PNP Special Action Force, and the Silang Municipal Police Station. The warrants likewise carried no bail recommended.
Meanwhile, a 28-year-old Filipino male, tagged as the No. 5 Most Wanted Person of PRO 4A, was arrested in San Fernando City, La Union by joint elements of the CIDG La Union Provincial Field Unit, Intelligence Group Regional Intelligence Unit 1, and the San Fernando City Police Station. The suspect is facing two counts of r**e, with the court recommending no bail.
Another Regional No. 5 Most Wanted Person, a 27-year-old Filipino male, was arrested in Cebu City by personnel of Police Station 7 of the Cebu City Police Office. He is wanted for murder, and the warrant of arrest issued by the court likewise carried no bail recommended.
Also arrested was a 35-year-old Filipino male in Malapatan, Sarangani Province, listed as the Regional No. 7 Most Wanted Person, who is facing four counts of qualified r**e. The operation involved the Malapatan Municipal Police Station, Sarangani Police Provincial Office units, CIDG Regional Special Operations Team 12, and the Intelligence Group. The warrants issued by the court were likewise non-bailable.
In a separate operation in Cebu City, authorities apprehended a 71-year-old Filipino male, the Regional Top 10 Most Wanted Person, for two counts of sexual assault. The operation was conducted by the CIDG Cebu City Field Unit, Regional Intelligence Unit 7, and Police Station 8 of the Cebu City Police Office. The court recommended ₱200,000.00 bail for each case.
All arrests were carried out through valid warrants issued by the courts, and the arrested individuals are now under the custody of the respective operating units pending the appropriate legal proceedings.
The accomplishment reflects the PNP's continuing efforts to strengthen law enforcement and improve the service of warrants under the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations, through stronger coordination among police units and sustained intelligence-driven operations. These initiatives support the peace and order programs of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and reinforce public safety nationwide.
PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., lauded the operating units for their coordinated efforts and stressed that the consistent implementation of warrants of arrest remains an important part of maintaining peace and order.
"Hindi natin pinipili ang oras o lugar pagdating sa pagpapatupad ng batas. Kapag may warrant na inilabas ang hukuman, tungkulin nating ipatupad ito nang maayos, may respeto sa karapatan ng lahat, at ayon sa due process. Sa bawat matagumpay na operasyon, mas lalo nating pinatitibay ang tiwala ng publiko sa ating sistema ng hustisya," PGen Nartatez said.
The PNP remains committed to intensifying its nationwide campaign against wanted persons as part of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman, ensuring that law enforcement efforts are carried out fairly, professionally, and in accordance with the rule of law.
(PNP-PIO)
