Tag: Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3)
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Central Luzon Crime Rate Drops by 210 Cases in November 2025 — PRO3
Pampanga — Crime incidence across Central Luzon declined significantly in November 2025, with 210 fewer cases recorded compared to the previous month, underscoring the sustained impact of intensified law-enforcement operations and proactive policing by the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3). Based on comparative crime statistics, total crime incidence dropped from 3,576 cases in October to…
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Suspect in Baliwag Killing Surrenders, Firearm Recovered
PAMPANGA — A 47-year-old driver suspected in the killing of a Lebanese national in Baliwag City has voluntarily surrendered to police, confessing to the crime and turning over the firearm allegedly used in the incident. The suspect, identified by authorities as “Ramil,” a resident of Barangay Malou, Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, presented himself at the…
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Six Regional Most Wanted Persons Arrested in Central Luzon Anti-Crime Operations
Pampanga — Six individuals listed among the Top Regional Most Wanted Persons (MWPs) were captured in a series of police operations across Central Luzon from December 1 to 4, 2025, as Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) intensified its warrant enforcement efforts. On December 4 in San Simon, Pampanga, authorities arrested a 32-year-old fugitive ranked No.…
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Over PHP700K Worth of Shabu Seized; High-Value Target, Accomplice Nabbed in Olongapo City — PRO3
Pampanga — Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) intensified its anti-illegal drugs campaign following the arrest of a high-value individual (HVI) and his accomplice in a buy-bust operation early morning on November 28, 2025, in Barangay East Tapinac, Olongapo City. According to PRO3, operatives of the City Police Drug Enforcement Unit (CPDEU), with the support of…
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Police Nab Robbery Suspects Behind Fast-Food Chain Heists
PAMPANGA — Two robbery suspects who targeted fast-food chains in Bulacan and Pampanga were arrested less than 24 hours after their latest heist, following a swift and coordinated police operation led by the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3). The suspects were captured during a hot pursuit operation on November 10, 2025, around 10:00 a.m. in…
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Preparedness Demonstrated as PRO3 Participates in 4th Quarter Nationwide Earthquake Drill
PAMPANGA — The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) once again proved its commitment to public safety and disaster resilience as it actively participated in the 4th Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on November 6, 2025, held inside Camp Olivas. The activity, led by the Regional Community Affairs and Development Division under the supervision of…
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Over 12,000 PRO3 Personnel and Volunteers Deployed for “Ligtas Undas 2025” in Central Luzon
PAMPANGA — The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) is set to deploy more than 12,000 law enforcement personnel and force multipliers across Central Luzon to ensure a peaceful and orderly observance of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days under the nationwide security campaign “Ligtas Undas 2025.” According to Police Brig. General Ponce Rogelio I. Peñones…
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PRO3 Heightens Security Amid Bomb Threats in Schools; Warns Public Against Hoaxes
PAMPANGA — The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) has intensified its security measures and monitoring efforts after a series of bomb threats were reported in various schools across Central Luzon in recent days. Authorities confirmed that several schools received alarming messages about alleged explosive devices, leading to immediate evacuations and clearing operations. Explosives and Ordnance…
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PRO3 Nets Two High-Value Drug Suspects, Seizes Over PHP1 Million Worth of Illegal Drugs in Nueva Ecija and Bulacan
PAMPANGA — The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) intensified its anti-drug campaign anew with the arrest of two high-value individuals (HVIs) and the confiscation of more than ₱1 million worth of suspected shabu in separate buy-bust operations conducted within the past 24 hours in Nueva Ecija and Bulacan. In Nueva Ecija, joint operatives of the…
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PRO3 Seals Major Health Partnership with JBLMGH to Boost Welfare of Central Luzon Police
PAMPANGA — The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) formally cemented its commitment to the health and welfare of its personnel by signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital (JBLMGH), Central Luzon’s premier government hospital. The ceremonial signing, held this morning, October 6, at Camp Captain Julian Olivas, was…
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PBGEN Peñones Jr. Marks 100 Days with Major Gains for PRO3
PAMPANGA – Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) reported major gains in crime reduction, anti-illegal drugs operations, and public safety initiatives as it marked the first 100 days of Police Brigadier General Ponce Rogelio I. Peñones Jr. as Regional Director. From June 19 to September 27, PRO3 logged 4,426 index crime cases, down from 4,474 during…
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PRO3 Strengthens Partnership with Muslim Community as Salaam Advocacy Group Welcomes New Officers
PAMPANGA — The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) reaffirmed its commitment to peace and community solidarity as the Regional Salaam Advocacy Group formally welcomed its new set of officers during an oath-taking ceremony on September 19, 2025, at the Patrol Hall, Camp Olivas. The event was attended by Police Colonel Reynaldo S. Ogay Jr., Deputy…
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Bataan Cop Praised for Assisting in Emergency Childbirth
A police officer in Bataan has drawn praise for his quick response and compassion after helping deliver a baby during an emergency rescue in Orani town on Wednesday, September 10. Bataan Provincial Police Director, Police Colonel Marites Salvadora, reported that the Orani Municipal Police Station received a 911 call about a woman in urgent need…
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PRO3 Launches Program to Empower Security Guards as Force Multipliers
PAMPANGA — Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) has rolled out a new program aimed at strengthening coordination with private security guards to bolster community safety and enhance quick response capabilities across Central Luzon. The initiative, dubbed “Strengthening Security Guards Force Multipliers: A PRO3 Collaborative Action to PNP’s Quick Response Strategies,” was launched on Friday, September…
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PNP, Stakeholders Strengthen Campaign vs. Fake News in ‘War on Truth’ Forum
PAMPANGA — The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3), through its Regional Community Affairs Division headed by Police Colonel Ferdinand D. Germino, spearheaded the “War on Truth: A Consultative Forum” on August 28, 2025, uniting government agencies, partners, and stakeholders in the fight against fake news, misinformation, and disinformation. The forum provided a platform for dialogue…
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