PNP-Human Rights Affairs Office

June 13, 2026
Gospel: Luke 2:41-51
Reflection: “Purposeful Service”

PNP LAUNCHES INTEGRITY CARAVAN TO STRENGTHEN ETHICAL POLICING NATIONWIDE

The Philippine National Police officially launched the PNP Integrity Caravan for Ethical Policing on June 10, 2026 at Bulwagang Lapulapu, Camp Crame, Quezon City, a nationwide initiative designed to institutionalize ethical leadership, strengthen accountability mechanisms, and sustain public trust across all levels of the organization.

The launching ceremony was presided over by PNP Chief, PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., represented by PLTGen Bernard M. Banac, Deputy Chief PNP for Administration, who also read the Chief PNP’s message. The event was simultaneously participated in by all Police Regional Offices, Provincial Police Offices, and key training institutions nationwide through virtual connectivity, highlighting the unified implementation of the program across the entire police organization.

The PNP Integrity Caravan for Ethical Policing is a continuing nationwide engagement program that serves as the flagship ethics and integrity initiative of the PNP. It is designed not as a one-time activity, but as a sustained organizational reform platform that integrates ethical standards into daily police operations, leadership practices, and community relations.

At the core of the program is the strengthening of the PNP Six-Point Ethical Policing Guide, which defines the organization’s key values: Justice and Rule of Law, Integrity, Public Welfare, Accountability, Professionalism and Public Trust, and Anti-Corruption. These principles serve as the guiding framework for all activities under the Caravan.

The program is implemented through three strategic pillars:

The Advocacy Pillar focuses on values formation and awareness campaigns, emphasizing ethical leadership and moral responsibility in policing. It includes leadership fora, integrity briefings, and information drives intended to reinforce ethical decision-making at all levels of command.

The Education Pillar institutionalizes continuous learning through seminars, workshops, integrity orientations, and professional development sessions. It ensures that all personnel are regularly oriented on ethical standards, operational discipline, and accountability systems, integrating integrity modules into training programs and unit-level capacity building activities.

The Community Engagement Pillar strengthens transparency and public participation through structured dialogue with stakeholders and communities. A key component of this pillar is the Online IAS Desk “I Am Speaking”, a digital feedback platform that allows citizens to submit commendations, concerns, and complaints directly to the PNP Internal Affairs Service, promoting real-time accountability and responsive policing.

In his message, Chief PNP PGen Nartatez stressed that integrity is a command responsibility and a personal obligation of every police officer. He underscored that ethical policing cannot be achieved through systems alone, but through consistent individual commitment and leadership example.

“Integrity is not optional—it is an obligation,” the Chief PNP emphasized, adding that safeguarding public trust requires discipline, accountability, and daily commitment to professional standards.

PGen Nartatez further called on all personnel to ensure that policies are translated into meaningful action and visible conduct in the field.

“Malinaw ang ating direksyon: we are building a Philippine National Police that is disciplined in action, accountable in conduct, and trusted by the people,” he said.

The Integrity Caravan is envisioned as a sustained nationwide movement that embeds ethical policing into the operational culture of the PNP, ensuring that integrity is not only taught but consistently practiced in the field. It also strengthens coordination between internal accountability mechanisms and frontline policing units to ensure that ethical standards are upheld at every level.

By combining advocacy, education, and community engagement, the program reinforces the PNP’s continuing transformation agenda and supports its goal of building a more disciplined, accountable, and service-oriented police organization.

Guided by the principle of “One PNP, One Standard, for Every Filipino,” the Integrity Caravan underscores the PNP’s commitment to ethical governance and responsive public service under the banner: “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”

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LOOK: Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Juanito Victor Remulla, together with Chief, Philippine National Police, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., is at the PNP Command Center, along with Deputy Chief PNP for Operations PMGEN Wilson Joseph Lopez and other members of the Directorial Staff and Personal Staff, closely monitoring the situation on the ground as various rally activities are being conducted in different parts of the country in line with the celebration of the 128th Philippine Independence Day.

Through real-time coordination and continuous situational updates from field units nationwide, the Chief PNP ensures that all public assemblies remain generally peaceful and orderly, in full observance of the right to peaceful expression while maintaining public safety and security.

The Philippine National Police remains on full alert to promptly respond to any developments, in coordination with concerned agencies, as part of its commitment to protect the public and uphold peace and order during this national occasion, guided by “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”

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PNP NABS NATIONAL MOST WANTED PERSON WITH ₱150K DILG REWARD FOR STATUTORY R**E CASE

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., successfully arrested a National Most Wanted Person on June 8, 2026, in General Nakar, Quezon, through a manhunt operation conducted by the CIDG Quezon Provincial Field Unit, the PNP Special Action Force (SAF), and the General Nakar Municipal Police Station of the Quezon Police Provincial Office.

The operation was carried out by virtue of two warrants of arrest issued by the Regional Trial Court in Bontoc, Mountain Province, dated September 8, 2022, for three counts of Qualified Statutory R**e, with no bail recommended, and two counts of Acts of Lasciviousness in relation to Republic Act No. 7610, with recommended bail of PHP 200,000.00.

The arrested fugitive, a Filipino male of legal age and a native of Mountain Province, Cordillera Administrative Region, was listed as the No. 8 National Most Wanted Person and carried a PHP 150,000.00 monetary reward under a Department of the Interior and Local Government memorandum circular.

Case records show that the offense dates back to 2015, when the suspect allegedly sexually abused his minor niece, then a Grade 6 pupil, inside a storage room of their residence in Sitio Lumyeng, Lacman, Mountain Province. The victim endured years of silence due to threats and fear until 2022, when she bravely revealed the incident to her father, resulting in the filing of criminal complaints and the issuance of warrants of arrest.

After the filing of charges, the suspect fled Mountain Province and evaded authorities by moving across remote mountainous areas of the Sierra Madre, including General Nakar, Quezon, and nearby areas in Rizal, until law enforcement units successfully tracked and arrested him, ending years of evasion.

The PNP emphasized that the operation reflects its sustained commitment to pursuing fugitives involved in grave offenses, particularly crimes against women and children, and ensuring that offenders are brought before the justice system through continuous law enforcement action.

The arrest aligns with the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly on Enhanced Managing Police Operations and Active Community Support, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to protecting vulnerable sectors and strengthening public safety.

PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said, “We will continue to pursue those who commit grave offenses against children until they are brought before the courts and held accountable under the law.”

“Ang kapulisan ay patuloy na kikilos laban sa mga gumagawa ng krimen. Hindi kami titigil hangga’t hindi nakakamit ng biktima ang hustisya,” he added.

As the PNP intensifies its campaign against wanted persons under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it continues to assure the public of its commitment to the vision of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”

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PNP SEIZES OVER P4.6M WORTH OF SMUGGLED GOODS IN DAVAO CITY AND RIZAL

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported the successful conduct of two separate anti-smuggling operations on June 11, 2026 in Davao City and Rizal, resulting in the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of goods with an estimated total value of PhP4,685,170.00.

The operations were carried out through coordinated efforts of PNP units together with partner law enforcement and regulatory agencies, as part of sustained efforts to prevent the entry and distribution of improperly documented and potentially unsafe commercial products in the market.

These initiatives support the PNP Focused Agenda under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, aligned with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to further strengthen enforcement against smuggling and other forms of economic sabotage.

In Davao City, operatives from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and local police units conducted an entrapment operation at a facility located at Monteverde Corner Bangoy Street. The operation led to the arrest of a Filipino legal-age male following the discovery and seizure of assorted containers of palm oil and coconut oil, empty tanks, weighing scales, and other equipment used in the alleged illegal activity. The estimated value of the confiscated items reached PhP3,148,200.00. The suspect and evidence are now under the custody of CIDG Davao City Field Unit for proper documentation and case build-up.

In Rodriguez, Rizal, a separate buy-bust operation was conducted inside a manufacturing facility along Mayon Avenue, Barangay San Jose. Authorities arrested a Filipino legal-age female after discovering large volumes of alcohol products, including ethyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol variants under the “Ocean Blue” label. The total estimated value of seized items was placed at PhP1,536,970.00. The suspect and evidence were turned over to CIDG Regional Field Unit 4A for proper disposition and investigation.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., lauded the operating units for their coordinated action and sustained enforcement efforts.

“Ang mahalaga dito ay tuloy-tuloy ang ating operasyon at mabilis ang aksyon. These operations show that when agencies work together, we can immediately act against illegal activities. We will continue to be proactive on the ground,” the Chief PNP said.

He further stressed that the PNP remains committed to strengthening operational efficiency and inter-agency coordination to sustain gains in law enforcement.

The arrested individuals will face appropriate charges for violations of existing laws and regulations following inquest proceedings.

The PNP reaffirmed its commitment to public safety and lawful commerce, as it continues its intensified operations nationwide in support of national government efforts, anchored on the vision of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”

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PNP SEIZES P3.1-M CONTRABAND VAPES, UNAUTHORIZED LPG CYLINDERS; 1 ARRESTED IN CAVITE OPS

The Philippine National Police, under the leadership of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., confiscated PHP3,197,000.00 worth of alleged smuggled v**e products and unauthorized liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders and arrested one individual in two separate law enforcement operations conducted by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Cavite Provincial Field Unit in Cavite on June 6, 2026.

In Brgy. Pasong Camachile 1, General Trias City, Cavite, CIDG Cavite operatives together with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) implemented a Search Warrant for violation of Republic Act No. 11900 or the Vaporized Ni****ne and Non-Ni****ne Products Regulation Act. The operation resulted in the confiscation of assorted v**e products consisting of boxed v***r devices and disposable variants. These items were found to have no DTI permit, no required packaging and health warnings, and failed to comply with product standard requirements, with a total value of PHP1,997,000.00.

In Brgy. Paliparan I, Dasmariñas City, Cavite, CIDG Cavite operatives together with representatives of a Filipino-owned liquefied petroleum gas company and a party-list group advocating for the LPG industry conducted an entrapment operation that led to the arrest of a male individual of legal age who was allegedly caught transporting and trading empty LPG cylinders without authority from the brand owners. Confiscated were ninety empty LPG cylinders bearing registered trademarks of legitimate manufacturers, with an estimated value of PHP200,000.00.

The operations are anchored on Republic Act No. 11900, which regulates v***rized ni****ne and non-ni****ne products to protect public health through proper product standards, and Republic Act No. 623 as amended by Republic Act No. 5700, which prohibits the unauthorized use, possession, and sale of marked containers, including compressed gas cylinders, without written consent of the owners.

“The PNP will continue to intensify operations against contraband goods that pose risks to public safety and violate regulatory standards,” said PGEN Nartatez.

“Hindi po namin kukunsintihin ang mga ilegal na gawain. Patuloy ang PNP sa pagtupad ng aming tungkulin para sa kapakanan ng publiko,” he added.

The PNP Focused Agenda, a transformation framework designed to strengthen police service delivery, supports these operations, particularly under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, reinforcing enforcement against illicit trade and regulatory violations affecting public safety and consumer welfare.

As the PNP intensifies its campaign against contraband trade 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, NAPC LAUNCH PROJECT INVINCIBLE; 193 FORMER REBELS IN CAGAYAN RECEIVE GOVERNMENT AID

The Philippine National Police, under the leadership of PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., joined the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) and partner government agencies in launching PROJECT INVINCIBLE and facilitating the distribution of government assistance to 193 former rebels, now recognized as Peace Advocates, during a reintegration and livelihood support program held on June 9, 2026, at the 2nd Cagayan Provincial Mobile Force Company Headquarters in Pamplona, Cagayan.

The initiative highlighted the government’s continuing commitment to sustaining peace and promoting inclusive development by providing former rebels with opportunities to rebuild their lives and become productive members of their communities.

The program was graced by NAPC Secretary Lope B. Santos III, who served as the Guest of Honor and Speaker, with the participation of officials from the Police Regional Office 2, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Agriculture, National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict, Provincial Government of Cagayan, and the 2nd Cagayan PMFC.

Central to the program was the launch of PROJECT INVINCIBLE (Innovation for Nurturing Hope and Valuing Every Friend’s Rescued and Integration into Society for New Beginnings; Collaboration with Government Agencies to Instill Discipline and Build Community Partnerships; and Leadership with Integrity to Empower for Lasting Peace and Transformation), a convergence mechanism designed to strengthen the reintegration of former rebels through coordinated government interventions and community-based support programs.

As part of the assistance package, the 193 Peace Advocates each received financial assistance amounting to PHP10,000.00 from the Department of Social Welfare and Development, along with agricultural seeds distributed by the Department of Agriculture to support livelihood and food production initiatives.

The successful implementation of the program underscores the collective efforts of NAPC, PRO2, DSWD, DA, NTF-ELCAC, the Provincial Government of Cagayan, and the 2nd Cagayan PMFC in advancing lasting peace, social inclusion, and sustainable development across the province.

The activity likewise reflects the PNP Focused Agenda, a strategic framework for institutional transformation aimed at making police service more responsive, trusted, and community-centered. Among its key priorities is Active Community Support, which promotes stronger collaboration between law enforcement, local communities, and partner agencies in fostering peace, development, and national unity.

PGEN Nartatez emphasized the significance of empowering former rebels through sustained government intervention and community partnership.

“Peace is strengthened when people are given real opportunities to rebuild their lives, contribute to their communities, and become partners in nation-building. Programs that support reintegration help transform former conflict areas into communities of growth and progress,” said PGEN Nartatez.

He further stressed the importance of unity in sustaining the gains of peace initiatives.

“Ang tunay na kapayapaan ay nakakamit kapag ang naligaw ng landas ay nabibigyan ng bagong simula para maging katuwang sa pag-unlad ng komunidad. Patuloy nating palalakasin ang pagtutulungan ng pamahalaan at mamamayan upang mapanatili ang kapayapaan sa bawat lugar,” PGEN Nartatez said.

The Chief PNP also commended the partner agencies and local stakeholders whose collaborative efforts made the initiative possible.

“Successful reintegration programs demonstrate that lasting peace requires a whole-of-government and whole-of-community approach. By working together, we create pathways for reconciliation, development, and a more secure future for every Filipino,” he said.

“Kapag sama-sama ang pamahalaan at komunidad sa pagtulong sa mga nais magbagong-buhay, mas nagiging matatag ang pundasyon ng kapayapaan. Ang bawat pagkakataong ibinibigay natin ay hakbang tungo sa mas maayos at mas mapayapang lipunan,” he added.

As the PNP continues to support peacebuilding efforts, strengthen community partnerships, and promote programs that encourage reconciliation and inclusive development 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 NETS ₱13.8 MILLION SHABU IN CDO BUY-BUST; TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED

A successful anti-illegal drug operation in Cagayan de Oro City on June 12, 2026 led to the arrest of two male suspects and the seizure of more than two kilos of suspected shabu, underscoring the Philippine National Police’s sustained drive against illegal drugs.

Earlier today, personnel of the City Drug Enforcement Unit of the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office, in coordination with the 1001st Company of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 10, CMFC COCPO, and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Region 10, conducted a joint buy-bust operation in Barangay Puerto, Cagayan de Oro City.
The operation resulted in the arrest of two male suspects, aged 32 and 37, both residents of Misamis Oriental.

Confiscated during the operation were sachets of suspected shabu used in the transaction and additional large sachets containing white crystalline substance believed to be shabu. Authorities also recovered buy-bust money, a mobile phone, personal bags, and various items believed to have been used in the illegal activity, including drug paraphernalia and a motorcycle.

The total weight of seized suspected shabu was approximately 2,030 grams with an estimated standard drug price of ₱13,804,000.00. The suspects are currently under the custody of the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office for proper documentation and filing of appropriate charges.

Chief of the Philippine National Police, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., lauded the coordinated effort of operating units, emphasizing that intensified operations against illegal drugs remain a core priority of the organization.

“This accomplishment shows our sustained determination to disrupt illegal drug activities at the community level. Patuloy ang ating operasyon at mas pinalalakas pa natin ang coordination with partner agencies to ensure that drug networks are dismantled effectively,” the Chief PNP said.

The operation is in line with the PNP Focused Agenda under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, strengthening precision-driven and coordinated law enforcement actions nationwide. It also supports the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to maintain peace and order through a more responsive and accountable policing system.

The PNP reiterated its commitment to its guiding principle, “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman,” reflecting a more proactive and service-oriented police force dedicated to safeguarding communities.

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LOOK | The Philippine National Police (PNP) at the National Headquarters in Camp Crame joined the entire nation in commemorating the 128th Philippine Independence Day held this morning in front of the PNP National Headquarters Building, Camp BGen Rafael T. Crame, Quezon City. This year's celebration carries the theme, "Kalayaan. Kinabukasan. Kasaysayan.", underscoring the enduring significance of the nation's hard-earned freedom, the responsibility of safeguarding it, and the shared commitment to shaping a better future for every Filipino.

The activity was led by Deputy Chief PNP for Operations, PMGen Wilson Joseph F. Lopez, together with members of the Directorial Staff led by PLTGen Vincent Neri D. Ignacio, members of the Personal Staff, heads of Camp Crame-based units, and Police Commissioned and Non-Commissioned Officers. The ceremony served as a solemn tribute to the courage and sacrifices of the country's forebears while reaffirming the PNP's commitment to uphold peace, security, and the rule of law in service of the Filipino people.

As the nation marks another milestone in its history, the Philippine National Police remains steadfast in its mission of protecting the rights and freedoms won by generations before us. Guided by the principles of integrity, service, and patriotism, the PNP continues to stand alongside the Filipino people in building a peaceful, secure, and progressive nation under the banner of "Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman."

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