Officers of the Hermosa Municipal Police Station (MPS) assisted a lost boy along Roman Highway in the town of Orani, Bataan, on the evening of 4 January 2026.

Police Staff Sgt. Franklin Cruz Añonuevo and Patrolman Irving Bryan Gallano were conducting a routine patrol when they saw a boy wearing a black shirt and black pants standing by the side of the highway.

According to Añonuevo, the 13-year-old boy approached their patrol vehicle and asked for directions. The boy tearfully said he was supposed to go to Orani Plaza but was dropped off at the Orani portion of Roman Highway.

The boy said he was trying to reach his parents, who were staying in Barangay Pantalan Luma in Orani. He added that their family originally came from Metro Manila but has recently been living in the area.

Añonuevo said the officers coordinated with barangay officials and turned the boy over to Barangay Pantalan Luma authorities, who later reunited him with his family.

“Batang lumapit sa amin, matagumpay naming naihatid, Lord thank you sa patuloy na pag gamit saamin bilang instrumento po ninyo para makatulong at maka pag perform ng maayos sa aming kapwa, Salamat po palagi Panginoon,” Añonuevo said.

“Masaya kami ng buddy ko, na sa patnubay ni Lord nakakaganap kami ng aming tungkulin sa Diyos Bayan at Mamamayan,” he added.

Public confidence in the Philippine National Police remains strong, with mid-2025 OCTA surveys showing trust ratings at 71 percent and performance ratings at 73 percent, figures attributed to reforms such as faster emergency response times and improved discipline, despite lingering concerns about personal safety.

The PNP has said it aims to sustain these gains through continued focus on accountability, professionalism, and community engagement.

Police officers such as Añonuevo and Gallano reflect the PNP’s commitment to community service, as the force continues to promote preventive patrols, data-driven policing, and stronger ties with local communities.