27/09/2026
E-WARRANT SYSTEM LEADS TO ARREST OF PASSENGER WITH DECADE-OLD THEFT WARRANT AT NAIA
Under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), police authorities at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) acted on a long-standing warrant of arrest after an arriving passenger was identified through the PNP E-Warrant System.
The 52-year-old passenger was intercepted by Bureau of Immigration personnel at NAIA Terminal 1 on September 25, 2026, pursuant to an Alert List Order. He was subsequently referred to the NAIA Police Station 1 for verification, where the PNP E-Warrant System confirmed an existing warrant connected to a 2015 Theft case.
Personnel from NAIA Police Station 1, together with the CIDG Regional Field Unit NCR-Southern Metro Manila District Field Unit, then carried out the service of the warrant in accordance with established legal procedures.
Chief PNP PGen Nartatez emphasized that the use of police information systems strengthens coordination and allows police units to respond appropriately when existing court processes are confirmed.
“Our systems are there to help our personnel make the right checks at the right time. Once a warrant is confirmed, we act on it properly and let the legal process take its course,” PGen Nartatez said.
The individual was turned over to the custody of the CIDG RFU NCR-SMMDFU for documentation and appropriate legal proceedings.
The operation reflects the PNP's continuing implementation of its Focused Agenda through Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), particularly in strengthening information-sharing and coordination among police units and partner government agencies. This supports the broader public safety efforts of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. by ensuring that government agencies remain connected and responsive in carrying out their respective mandates.
Through sustained coordination, responsible use of police systems, and adherence to due process, the PNP continues to pursue its commitment to the “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”
(PNP-PIO)