The government’s campaign against illegal drugs recorded major victories in 2025, reinforcing President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s firm commitment to a bloodless approach in dismantling drug networks involving both high-value drug personalities and street-level offenders. These achievements resulted from sustained, intelligence-led operations carried out by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in close coordination with partner government agencies.
From January 1 to December 31, 2025, PNP conducted 55,843 anti-illegal drug operations nationwide, resulting in the arrest of 67,223 individuals involved in the illegal drug trade.
These operations led to the seizure of a wide range of dangerous drugs, including over 3.28 tons of shabu, more than 10.79 tons of dried marijuana leaves, 3.37 million pieces of marijuana, 127,462 grams of marijuana kush, 157,586 grams of cocaine, and 556 grams of ecstasy. In total, the confiscated drugs carried a standard drug price of more than Php25.3Billion.
Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Acting PNP Chief, said the figures reflect sustained and intelligence-driven police operations anchored on accountability and respect for human rights.
“These accomplishments show that the PNP remains firm and focused on dismantling illegal drug networks, from high-value individuals down to street-level pushers. Malinaw po ang direktiba ng ating Pangulo, isang kampanyang bloodless, makatao, at mahigpit na ipinatutupad ang batas,” he said.
PNP noted that a significant portion of the year’s accomplishments came in the latter part of 2025. From August 26 to December 31 alone, police operatives carried out 19,914 operations, resulting in the seizure of Php11.3Billion worth of illegal drugs—about 45 percent of the total confiscations for the year.
“What we are seeing is the result of focused leadership, committed police work, and stronger cooperation with our communities. Kapag nagtutulungan ang pulis at mamamayan, mas nagiging epektibo ang laban kontra ilegal na droga. This is exactly what our PNP Focused Agenda calls for—clear priorities, consistent enforcement, and service that people can truly feel,” PLtGen Nartatez added.
As PNP continues its fight against illegal drugs, it calls on the public to cooperate and report suspicious activities as the Nation’s Peacekeepers further intensify the anti-illegal drugs campaign, with greater emphasis on preventive measures, community engagement, and the relentless pursuit of drug syndicates.
“We will not slow down. In 2026, expect a more aggressive yet responsible campaign, one that protects lives, upholds the rule of law, and strengthens public trust,” the Acting PNP Chief concluded.
