PNP-HPG reassigns 13 cops in alleged confrontation with BOC agents

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) on Sunday announced that it has relieved and reassigned personnel involved in an alleged confrontation with agents of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in Bulacan.

According to the PNP-HPG, the alleged confrontation between its personnel and BOC agents occurred during the destruction of confiscated smuggled cigarettes in Bulacan.

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“The PNP-HPG recognizes the seriousness of the allegations and has taken immediate steps to ensure that the incident is properly investigated,” it said.

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“Consistent with the PNP’s zero-tolerance policy on misconduct, the personnel involved were relieved from the Regional Highway Patrol Unit-NCR and reassigned to the Human Resource Management and Doctrine Development Division-Personnel Holding and Accounting Section, effective August 20, 2026,” it added.

The list of reassigned personnel is as follows:

• PLTCOL Carlo Carreon Lonosa 0-22088
• PMAJ Romar Amparo Exile 0-28419
• PSMS Dennis Attaban Ancheta 165051
• PSMS Jake Cleopas Balberde 206344
• PSMS Bryan Nicol Castillo 182723
• PCp| Melvin Da-Ut Habbiling 301717
• PCp| Edrick Prologo Semilla 301731
• PCp| Reneboy Puno Sumbilon 314819
• Pat Gabriel Darole Capellan 338280
• Pat Jefrey Buela Carilo 338281
• Pat Bill Anthony Birao Estrada 338326
• Pat Andrew Bernardino Marzan 370842
• PCol. Joey Tomas Caise 0-13798

The PNP-HPG explained that the officers were relieved to allow an impartial investigation, assuring the public that appropriate action would be taken based on the probe’s findings, in accordance with due process.

It also maintained its commitment to upholding professionalism, discipline, accountability, and respect for partner government agencies. /mcm