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PBGEN. TUAN̈O SETS A NEW STANDARD OF VISIBILITY AND DISCIPLINE IN WESTERN VISAYAS

In law enforcement, leadership is often tested not only by the strength of operations on the ground but also by the clarity of communication with the public.

In Western Visayas, the early days of PBGen. Randulf Tuaño as Director of Police Regional Office 6 signal a leadership style that places equal weight on visibility, discipline and public trust.

Tuaño, who previously served as the Philippine National Police spokesperson, is no stranger to managing information in high-pressure situations.

Now, he brings that experience into regional command, where communication is not just about messaging, but about building confidence between the police and the communities they serve.

One of his earliest directives reflects this approach, emphasizing proper engagement with the media and the importance of timely and accurate information dissemination.

In his statement, Tuaño underscored:

“The Police Regional Office 6, under my leadership as Acting Regional Director, remains committed to strengthening transparency, accountability, and meaningful partnership with the media in Western Visayas.

I encourage all Chiefs of Police and unit commanders to ensure timely, coordinated, and responsible engagement with the media regarding crime-related incidents and public safety concerns within their respective areas of responsibility. The timely release of accurate information is essential in maintaining public trust and preventing misinformation.

Having previously served as a PNP spokesperson, I deeply value the important role of the media in public service and in keeping our communities informed.

Even while details are still being validated, personnel are encouraged to provide prompt acknowledgment or initial updates whenever possible. Such responsiveness promotes openness, trust, mutual respect, and continued professionalism in our engagement with media partners in service to the public.

The Philippine National Police PRO6 remains steadfast in delivering responsive, reliable, and people-centered service guided by integrity, accountability, and respect.”

This message sets the tone for his leadership in PRO6 — disciplined in operations, but equally committed to transparency in communication.

It reflects an understanding that in modern policing, silence or delay can often create misinformation, while timely engagement strengthens public confidence.

As Western Visayas continues to face evolving peace and order challenges, Tuaño’s approach signals a shift toward a more responsive and communication-driven police leadership.

His emphasis on discipline within the ranks and openness to the public marks a leadership model that seeks not only to enforce the law but also to earn trust.

PBGen. Tuaño’s leadership is beginning to define a simple but powerful standard: a police force that is visible in action and accountable in word.


#𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴
#𝗧𝗼𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁
#𝗕𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗣𝗡𝗣𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗦𝗮𝗕𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝟔 𝐒𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐡𝐏𝟏.𝟒-𝐌 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐮; 𝟖 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐞𝐝

Iloilo City – The intensified anti-illegal drug campaign of Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) resulted in the confiscation of approximately 214 grams of suspected shabu with a total Standard Drug Price of Php1,455,200.00 and the arrest of eight drug personalities in a series of operations conducted across Western Visayas.

Among the largest drug hauls were recorded in Iloilo City, Pavia, Iloilo, and San Jose, Antique.

In Iloilo City, operatives of Iloilo City Police Station 2 arrested alias “Jingle,” 49, classified as a High-Value Individual (HVI), and alias “Kim,” 31, identified as a Street-Level Individual (SLI), during a buy-bust operation in Zone 3, Brgy. Lopez Jaena Norte, La Paz. Seized from them were approximately 60 grams of suspected shabu with a Standard Drug Price of Php408,000.00.

In Pavia, Iloilo, operatives of Pavia Municipal Police Station (MPS) arrested alias “Ry,” 39, an HVI and resident of Brgy. Ungka 1, Pavia, during a buy-bust operation. Authorities confiscated approximately 65 grams of suspected shabu with a Standard Drug Price of Php442,000.00.

In San Jose, Antique, operatives of San Jose MPS arrested another HVI, alias “Toto,” 47, a resident of Brgy. Inabasan, San Jose, during a buy-bust operation in Brgy. 1, San Jose. Recovered from him were approximately 65 grams of suspected shabu with a Standard Drug Price of Php442,000.00.

PBGen Randulf T. Tuaño, Acting Regional Director of PRO6, commended the operating units for the successful operations and reaffirmed PRO6’s commitment to sustaining its campaign against illegal drugs.

“These significant drug recoveries are the result of the relentless efforts of our personnel to address the drug menace in the region. Rest assured that PRO6 will continue to conduct intensified anti-drug operations to help make Western Visayas a drug-free region,” PBGen Tuaño said.

He also urged the public to continue supporting the PNP’s anti-illegal drug campaign.

“We appeal to the public to continue supporting our efforts to keep the region safe and secure. The police force cannot do it alone,” he added.

All arrested individuals are currently under police custody and will face charges for violation of Republic Act 9165, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

Under the stewardship of PBGen Tuaño, PRO6 continues to intensify its anti-illegal drug operations as part of its commitment to RESPONSIVE, TRUSTED, AND TRANSFORMATIVE POLICING for a safer Western Visayas, in support of the PNP’s vision of “BAGONG PNP PARA SA BAGONG PILIPINAS: SERBISYONG MABILIS, TAPAT, AT NARARAMDAMAN” under the leadership of PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, PNP.

(PNP-RPIO6)

#𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴
#𝗧𝗼𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁
#𝗕𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗣𝗡𝗣𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗦𝗮𝗕𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝟔 𝐍𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐏𝟏.𝟒-𝐌 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐮; 𝟖 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐨

Lungsod ng Iloilo – Nagresulta ang pinaigting na kampanya kontra ilegal na droga ng Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) sa pagkakasamsam ng tinatayang 214 gramo ng hinihinalang shabu na may kabuuang Standard Drug Price na Php1,455,200.00 at pagkakaaresto ng walong drug personalities sa serye ng operasyon na isinagawa sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng Western Visayas.

Kabilang sa may pinakamalalaking drug haul ay naitala sa Iloilo City, Pavia, Iloilo, at San Jose, Antique.

Sa Iloilo City, inaresto ng mga operatiba ng Iloilo City Police Station 2 sina alias “Jingle,” 49-anyos, na itinuturing na High-Value Individual (HVI), at alias “Kim,” 31-anyos, na kinilalang Street-Level Individual (SLI), sa isinagawang buy-bust operation sa Zone 3, Brgy. Lopez Jaena Norte, La Paz. Nasamsam mula sa kanila ang tinatayang 60 gramo ng hinihinalang shabu na may Standard Drug Price na Php408,000.00.

Sa Pavia, Iloilo, inaresto ng mga operatiba ng Pavia Municipal Police Station (MPS) si alias “Ry,” 39-anyos, isang HVI at residente ng Brgy. Ungka 1, Pavia, sa isinagawang buy-bust operation. Nakumpiska ng mga awtoridad ang tinatayang 65 gramo ng hinihinalang shabu na may Standard Drug Price na Php442,000.00.

Sa San Jose, Antique, inaresto naman ng mga operatiba ng San Jose MPS ang isa pang HVI na si alias “Toto,” 47-anyos, residente ng Brgy. Inabasan, San Jose, sa isinagawang buy-bust operation sa Brgy. 1, San Jose. Narekober mula sa kanya ang tinatayang 65 gramo ng hinihinalang shabu na may Standard Drug Price na Php442,000.00.

Pinuri ni PBGen Randulf T. Tuaño, Acting Regional Director ng PRO6, ang mga operating unit sa matagumpay na operasyon at muling iginiit ang commitment ng PRO6 sa pagpapatuloy ng kampanya laban sa ilegal na droga.

“Ang mga makabuluhang pagkakasamsam na ito ay bunga ng walang tigil na pagsisikap ng ating mga tauhan laban sa ilegal na droga sa rehiyon. Makakaasa ang publiko na magpapatuloy ang pinaigting nating anti-drug operations upang makatulong sa layuning maging drug-free ang Western Visayas,” ani PBGen Tuaño.

Hinimok din niya ang publiko na patuloy na suportahan ang kampanya ng PNP laban sa ilegal na droga.

“Patuloy po naming hinihikayat ang publiko na makiisa sa ating layunin na mapanatiling ligtas at maayos ang rehiyon. Hindi po ito kakayanin ng kapulisan lamang,” dagdag niya.

Ang lahat ng naarestong indibidwal ay kasalukuyang nasa kustodiya ng pulisya at mahaharap sa kasong paglabag sa Republic Act 9165 o Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

Sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni PBGen Tuaño, patuloy na pinaiigting ng PRO6 ang kampanya kontra ilegal na droga bilang bahagi ng kanilang adhikain para sa Responsive, Trusted, at Transformative Policing tungo sa mas ligtas na Western Visayas, bilang suporta sa bisyon ng “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman” sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, PNP.

(PNP-RPIO6)

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#𝗧𝗼𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁
#𝗕𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗣𝗡𝗣𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗦𝗮𝗕𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀

PRO6 SUSTAINS ZERO FOCUS CRIMES, INTENSIFIES REGIONWIDE OPERATIONS

Western Visayas, which covers the provinces of Iloilo, Antique, Capiz, Aklan, and Guimaras City, maintained zero incidents involving murder, homicide, physical injury, r**e, robbery, theft, and carnapping of both motorcycles and motor vehicles during the 24-hour operational period from 6:00 AM of May 27 to 5:59 AM of May 28, 2026.

The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) sustained intensified law enforcement and public safety operations across the region through continuous anti-criminality efforts.

Under the leadership of Acting Regional Director, PBGEN Randulf T. Tuaño, PRO6 carried out a series of operations targeting loose fi****ms, wanted persons, illegal drugs, illegal gambling, illegal fishing, and illegal logging, resulting in significant operational gains regionwide.

Meanwhile, law enforcement operations against loose fi****ms resulted in the surrender of 23 fi****ms and the confiscation of explosives during separate police operations.

PRO6 likewise intensified its campaign against wanted persons, resulting in the arrest of 12 individuals, including several listed wanted persons in the region.

Anti-illegal drug operations led to the arrest of eight individuals in seven separate operations and the confiscation of approximately 214 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated value of more than Php1.45 million.

Among the notable operations conducted were separate buy-bust operations in Iloilo Province involving individuals tagged as high-value drug personalities. Authorities also recovered illegal drugs and other evidence during the operations.

Operations against illegal gambling resulted in the arrest of 28 individuals, while separate operations against illegal fishing and illegal logging also led to arrests and the confiscation of illegally sourced items and equipment.

PBGEN Tuaño commended the sustained efforts of police units across Western Visayas and emphasized the importance of continuous police visibility, community cooperation, and effective law enforcement operations.

“Patuloy nating paiigtingin ang ating police operations habang pinananatili natin ang maayos at epektibong pagpapatupad ng batas. Hindi lang ito tungkol sa accomplishment reports—ang mahalaga ay maramdaman ng ating mga kababayan na ligtas ang kanilang komunidad,” PBGEN Tuaño said.

He added that the cooperation of the public remains vital in sustaining peace and order efforts in the region.

“Hindi ito trabaho lang ng kapulisan. Malaking bagay ang tulong ng ating mga komunidad sa pagpapanatili ng katahimikan at kaayusan sa Western Visayas. We assure the public that PRO6 will continue to work with integrity, accountability, and genuine public service,” he added.

These accomplishments reflect PRO6’s continuing commitment to “Responsive, Trusted, and Transformative Policing for a Safer Western Visayas” through strengthened law enforcement efforts, community-oriented policing, and service-driven initiatives aligned with the PNP Focus Agenda and the vision of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman under the leadership of PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr.

(ORD-PRO6)

Arestado ang 11 wanted persons sa magkakahiwalay na manhunt operations ng Police Regional Office 6.

Kabilang dito ang tatlong municipal-level most wanted persons sa Iloilo: si alyas “Gab,” 41-anyos, Top 1 Most Wanted Person sa Guimbal na naaresto dahil sa kasong direct assault; si alyas “Ondoy,” 56-anyos, No. 5 Most Wanted sa Miagao na may kasong statutory r**e; at si alyas “Nilo,” 46-anyos, Top 1 Most Wanted sa Pavia na may kasong paglabag sa RA 9165 o Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

Walo pang wanted persons ang naaresto sa iba’t-ibang lugar sa Western Visayas sa ikinasang operasyon nitong May 26 dahilan upang umabot sa 11 ang kabuuang bilang ng mga naaresto.

Ayon kay PRO6 Acting Regional Director PBGen Randulf Tuaño , patunay ito ng tuloy-tuloy na kampanya ng rehiyon laban sa mga may warrant of arrest at pinaigting na operasyon ng tracker teams.

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐍𝐀𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌 𝐑𝐎 𝐕𝐈 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐑𝐎 𝟔

The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) Regional Office VI extends its full support and warm welcome to the newly designated 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝟲, 𝗣𝗕𝗚𝗘𝗡 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝘂𝗮ñ𝗼.

In line with its constitutional mandate to oversee the administration and operational supervision of the Philippine National Police, NAPOLCOM Regional Office VI reaffirms its commitment to work in close coordination with the new leadership of Police Regional Office VI. The designation of a new leadership marks a continued effort to strengthen command direction, operational efficiency, and service delivery across Western Visayas. With this development, NAPOLCOM Region VI looks forward to a productive and results-oriented partnership anchored on professionalism, accountability, and respect for institutional mandates.

NAPOLCOM Regional Office VI under the leadership of Regional Director Benjamin DA Florentino, CESO IV, expresses its readiness to sustain collaborative initiatives and provide the necessary support mechanisms to ensure smooth coordination in the implementation of peace and order programs in the region. The Commission likewise recognizes the importance of strong inter-agency cooperation in advancing reforms and enhancing the effectiveness of policing services for the benefit of the communities in Western Visayas.

NEWS UPDATE: A total of 110 fi****ms were recovered, voluntarily surrendered, or placed under safekeeping by the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) as part of their intensified peace and order operations from May 22 to May 28. Authorities also confiscated and received the voluntary surrender of 16 explosives in line with ongoing public safety efforts.

Under the leadership of Acting Regional Director PBrig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño, PRO6 continues to strengthen its campaign against illegal fi****ms through sustained law enforcement operations and stronger community cooperation across Western Visayas.

Tuaño emphasized that every firearm recovered, surrendered, or secured helps prevent violence and protect communities across the region. | via Ryan Lesigues