The Philippine National Police (PNP) arrested 14 Regional Most Wanted Persons in separate operations across the country on August 6–7, 2026, as part of its sustained nationwide campaign against wanted persons.
Among those apprehended were a No. 10 Most Wanted Person wanted for rape in Cagayan; a No. 5 Most Wanted Person facing statutory rape and related sexual offenses in Lanao del Norte; No. 6 and No. 7 Most Wanted Persons separately wanted for violations of Section 5, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165 in Cebu and Bohol; and a No. 5 Most Wanted Person charged with murder in Cebu City. Police also arrested a No. 10 Most Wanted Person wanted for two counts of rape in Cotabato.
Also taken into custody were a No. 7 Most Wanted Person facing ten counts of qualified rape of a minor in Pangasinan; a No. 8 Most Wanted Person facing qualified rape in La Union; a No. 4 Most Wanted Person facing a murder case in Davao City; and a No. 8 Most Wanted Person facing two counts of statutory rape in Davao del Sur.
The operations likewise resulted in the arrest of two regionally listed Most Wanted Persons, separately wanted for rape and statutory rape in Cavite; another wanted person facing multiple counts of acts of lasciviousness in relation to Republic Act No. 7610 in Zamboanga del Norte; and a No. 5 Most Wanted Person facing statutory rape and violations of Republic Act Nos. 11930 and 10175 in Laguna.
All were arrested on valid warrants issued by the courts and are now in the custody of the concerned police units for proper legal proceedings as of this writing.
These accomplishments reinforce the PNP Focused Agenda under Enhanced Managing Police Operations by strengthening nationwide manhunt efforts and improving the implementation of warrant service operations.
Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, PNP, lauded the operating units for their dedication and professionalism in carrying out the successful operations.
“Kapag may warrant na inilabas ang korte, tungkulin nating tiyakin na ito ay maipatupad nang maayos, ligtas, at naaayon sa batas. Hindi tayo titigil sa paghahanap sa mga taong umiiwas sa hustisya. Kasabay nito, mananatili nating ginagalang ang karapatan ng bawat indibidwal at ang tamang proseso sa bawat operasyon,” said PGen Nartatez.
Through sustained police operations and active community cooperation, the Nation’s Peacekeepers will continue to intensify their efforts to locate and apprehend wanted persons and ensure that court-issued warrants are properly served. These operations demonstrate the PNP’s commitment to upholding the rule of law while ensuring that every arrest is carried out with professionalism, respect for human rights, and adherence to due process.
