The Philippine National Police sent a strong warning to cybercriminals, stressing that illegal online activities carry real-world consequences.
In January 2026 alone, the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) arrested 108 offenders, filed 211 cases, and rescued 20 victims, including children in need of immediate protection.
“Online crime is real crime, and we will not allow anyone to take advantage of our citizens,” PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said. “Kahit sa virtual world, we will find you, hold you accountable, and protect the public,” he added.
Of the total arrests, 38 were carried out through the service of warrants, 67 through entrapment operations, and three during the execution of Warrants to Search, Seize, and Examine Computer Data (WSSECD).
Twenty victims were rescued during the operations, with three children in conflict with the law immediately referred to the appropriate authorities.
In addition, the ACG conducted 1,291 cyber patrolling operations nationwide to strengthen preventive efforts and ensure the safety of online users. The Digital Forensics Unit also handled 78 requests for digital examinations to support evidence collection.
Authorities further executed 102 cyber warrants across the country, including 96 Warrants to Disclose Computer Data (WDCD), five WSSECDs, and one Warrant to Examine Computer Data (WECD).
“These numbers are more than statistics—they are lives we are protecting and crimes we are stopping,” Nartatez emphasized. “Our operations will continue without pause. Lahat ng cyber offender, hahabulin at papanagutin.”
With 211 cases filed in January—56 inquest cases and 155 regular cases—the crackdown resulted in 13 convictions during the same period, underscoring the PNP’s commitment to justice, accountability, and a safer digital environment for all Filipinos.