22/06/2026
PNP-FDA-NMIS BUST UNLICENSED MEAT FACILITY; 2 ARRESTED, ₱4.5-M WORTH OF PRODUCTS SEIZED
The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of PNP Chief, PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., intensified its campaign against violations of food safety laws as a joint enforcement operation with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) led to the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of approximately ₱4,500,000.00 worth of suspected unsafe frozen meat products in Bacolor, Pampanga.
The operation, conducted on June 18 to 19, 2026, by the Regional Special Operations Group of the Regional Intelligence Division 3 (RSOG-RID3) of Police Regional Office 3, in partnership with the FDA Regional Field Office 3, NMIS Region 3, concerned offices of the Bacolor Municipal Government, and the Bacolor Municipal Police Station, targeted a meat processing facility in Barangay Calibutbut that was allegedly operating without the required License to Operate from the FDA.
Authorities arrested the establishment’s registered owner and production manager for alleged violations of Republic Act No. 10611, or the Food Safety Act of 2013, and Republic Act No. 9296, or the Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines, as amended.
During the inspection, law enforcement and regulatory authorities confiscated approximately 40 tons of assorted frozen beef, pork, and chicken products with an estimated value of ₱4,500,000.00. Initial findings indicated that some of the meat products had already expired and were allegedly being repackaged or recycled for distribution, posing potential health risks to consumers. The processing facility was temporarily closed pending further investigation and appropriate action by the concerned government agencies, while the arrested individuals and seized evidence were placed under the custody of RSOG-RID3 for proper documentation and disposition.
“Our responsibility extends beyond enforcing the law—we must also protect the public from products that threaten health and safety. This operation reflects the PNP’s commitment to working with partner agencies to stop unlawful activities that endanger Filipino consumers,” PNP Chief, PGEN Nartatez said.
“Mahigpit naming ipatutupad ang batas laban sa mga lumalabag at naglalagay sa panganib sa kalusugan ng publiko. Pananagutin natin sila,” he added.
The PNP continues to pursue its PNP Focused Agenda—its strategic framework for organizational transformation aimed at making police service more responsive, accountable, and people-centered. Guided by its key priorities, this operation reflects the organization’s commitment to Enhanced Managing Police Operations through strengthened enforcement efforts and sustained collaboration with government regulatory agencies in protecting public welfare.
“Ang kaligtasan ng bawat pamilyang Pilipino ay hindi lamang nakasalalay sa pagpapatupad ng batas kundi sa maagap nating pagkilos laban sa mga banta sa kanilang kapakanan. Ito ang pananagutan na patuloy nating gagampanan,” the PNP Chief said.
As the PNP continues to strengthen the enforcement of food safety laws and sustain inter-agency efforts to prevent unsafe products from reaching the public under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it assures the public of ‘Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong mabilis, tapat, at nararamdaman.
(PNP-PIO)