Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has ordered dismissal proceedings against a police corporal accused of shooting and killing a fellow officer and a civilian at a resort in Cavite.

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. announced that investigators have identified leads in the shooting incident at a Makati City hotel, which resulted in one death and one injury.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has proposed a ban on 'violent' movies and television shows as a measure to reduce crime rates among young people.

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. insisted there was no harassment by law enforcers who pushed back protesters outside an Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting.

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. called on journalists to report threats against them following a gun attack on Capiz-based broadcaster Jay Lavapiez.

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. affirmed that his agency’s personnel will remain neutral and not be influenced by "divisive political interests" amidst ongoing tensions in the Senate.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has activated its disaster response teams in response to the continued unrest of the Mayon Volcano in Albay, with PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. issuing orders for preparedness.

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. expressed confidence that suspects in the killing of billiards patron Ceferino "Perry" Mariano and his driver would be apprehended soon.

Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has instructed officers at checkpoints to expedite inspections of trucks carrying essential goods.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has ordered an investigation into a police master sergeant accused of working as private security for a Chinese fugitive caught in Makati City.

Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has directed all agency units to implement measures to protect personnel from intense heat during the hot and dry season.

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. reiterated his call for improvements to the facilities and programs of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA).

The Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has ordered the agency’s Intelligence Group to coordinate with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to investigate a Jordanian national allegedly linked to the Bondi Beach attack.

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Monday defended the agency’s use of motorcycle escorts to secure VIPs in transit. This followed Senate public order committee chairperson Sen. JV Ejercito questioning the PNP Highway Patrol Group (HPG) at a hearing last Wednesday for allegedly escorting 20 to 30

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Monday urged the agency’s personnel “not to be provoked” ahead of protest actions for the 40th anniversa

Following a school shooting in Tacloban City that killed three students, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. maintained that incidents of school violence are not prevalent in the country.

Philippine National Police chief, Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., issued a statement reminding officers to adhere to protocols regarding human rights and humanitarian law.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. announced that investigators are looking into possible connections between improvised explosive devices (IEDs) recovered before the State of the Nation Address (Sona) and cases in Mindanao.

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. welcomed the appointment of Gen. Antonio Nafarrete as the new Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff.

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has ordered a manhunt for the individual who allegedly killed a police officer inside a mosque in Lanao del Sur.

The Philippine National Police chief, Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., has instructed officers to maintain political neutrality and prioritize public safety amidst increasing political tensions.

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has instructed Cebu police to accelerate their investigation into the reported abduction of a car dealer, emphasizing the PNP's serious approach to the case.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has pledged to pursue legal action against individuals who physically assaulted law enforcement officers during Labor Day demonstrations in Manila on May 1. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. stated the police would seek maximum legal action.

Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered heightened security measures in Negros Occidental following a recent clash between government forces and the New People’s Army.

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. announced that the agency will enhance its relationships with communities to address the increasing number of suicide cases.

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has instructed the Anti-Cybercrime Group to target online lending applications accused of harassing borrowers and violating data privacy laws.

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered the agency to review its plans to deploy officers for the 2026 summer season.

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. refuted claims by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s counsel that killings have continued under the Marcos administration.

Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has ordered a review of all cases against police officers implicated in alleged killings since 2022.

Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. is advocating for greater investment in the Philippine National Police Academy as the agency transitions away from the Philippine Military Academy.

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has directed all police units to intensify the enforcement of responsible firearm ownership laws across the country.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. stated the agency is open to an investigation by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) regarding the arrest of demonstrators during the president’s State of the Nation Address.

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. stated that an alleged P8-million debt is connected to the killing of vlogger Alicia 'Mima Alicia' Lipata, a reported supporter of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has called on schools to work closely with law enforcement authorities for major off-campus events, a plea made by PNP chief Police Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr.

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. urged schools to prioritize student safety, as the PNP investigates the drowning of Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball team players.

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered the Forensic Group to speed up DNA testing on human bones recovered from Taal Lake, as part of an investigation into missing persons.

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. vowed no special treatment for Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, a former PNP chief. This comes as some senators question the validity of an ICC warrant for Dela Rosa's arrest, a claim disputed by legal experts.

Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. stated that only a "few" officers were corrupt, following a case linking a CIDG official to wrongdoing, and vowed action.

The Philippine National Police Chief, Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., has stated that human rights will not be compromised by the police's recent move to more strictly enforce local ordinances.

Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. announced a crackdown on online cockfighting following a police raid on an alleged e-sabong operation at a Manila coliseum.

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered the Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) to crack down on online lending applications allegedly involved in online harassment and data privacy violations. “We documented cases of manipulated photos to humiliate and scare their borrowers. This is not acceptable, and this kind of wrongdoing

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. told officers not to be rude after a Migrant Workers Office (MWO) employee in Bahrain was ordered to be investigated for reportedly “disrespecting” Filipinos abroad seeking assistance. In a statement on Wednesday, Nartatez said PNP personnel found to be “rude and mishandling

MANILA, Philippines — Gambling tycoon Atong Ang remains at large despite multiple raids on at least 20 places where he is believed to be hiding since January, Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said on Monday. Ang is facing multiple arrest warrants over several counts of kidnapping filed against him in courts

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. urged the public to report the sale of illegal cigarettes retail outlets across the country. “As part of the nationwide crackdown, the PNP is calling on citizens to act as the ‘eyes and ears’ of the police,” Nartatez said in a statement