The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) has arrested all Regional Top Most Wanted Persons for January 2026 within 48 hours, marking a strong start to the year for law enforcement operations in Central Luzon.

The arrests were carried out through coordinated manhunt operations by provincial and city police units, backed by validated intelligence and close inter-unit coordination. The suspects, facing charges for serious offenses including rape, murder, qualified theft, and drug-related crimes, were apprehended by virtue of lawful warrants issued by the courts.

PBGEN Ponce Rogelio I. Peñones Jr., PRO3 Regional Director, said the swift accomplishment reflects strengthened intelligence work and disciplined execution of operations under Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO). He noted that since September 2025, PRO3 has maintained an average arrest period of nine days for Regional Most Wanted Persons, a performance now considered a best practice in intelligence-led manhunt operations.

“This accomplishment sends a clear message that fugitives cannot outrun the law. There is no safe place for those who choose to break it,” Peñones said, adding that personnel remained focused and delivered results.

The operation supports the PNP Focused Agenda of Acting Chief, PNP PLTGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., particularly on Enhanced Managing Police Operations, and reinforces PRO3’s commitment to protecting the public, maintaining peace and order, and promoting professionalism.

PRO3 said sustained manhunt operations will continue to ensure accountability and public safety across the region, in line with its thrust of delivering Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.