More than 102,000 individuals were apprehended by police in Central Luzon during the intensified checkpoint and police visibility efforts under the Safer Cities Program of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
Massive Apprehension Operation
The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) reported that a total of 102,014 violators were recorded from April 6 to May 7, 2026. Brigadier General Jess Mendez, PRO-3 director, stated that the operations were conducted under a “90% deployed, 10% stay-behind” deployment scheme. He emphasized that chiefs of police supervise checkpoints to ensure proper implementation of security measures and response capability.
Breakdown of Violations
The PRO 3 recorded 29,767 offenders for traffic and city ordinance violations, followed by 28,937 for drinking and smoking in public places. Police also logged 21,092 minors violating curfew hours and 16,024 individuals roaming the streets without valid reason.
Penalties and Warnings
Some 31,705 violators were fined, generating a total of P11.9 million in penalties. Meanwhile, 70,309 individuals were warned and released after proper documentation and orientation on existing ordinances.
Provincial Data
The Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office recorded the highest number of violators with 24,963, followed by Bulacan with 20,227 and Pampanga with 17,081.
Professional Conduct Emphasized
Mendez reminded police personnel assigned to checkpoints and field operations to remain professional, follow proper procedures, and uphold human rights at all times.
