Aurora: The Aurora Police Provincial Office (PPO) closed 2025 with notable accomplishments, marking the period of intensified law enforcement efforts and strengthened peace and order initiatives across the province.

According to Philippines News Agency, Aurora PPO director Col. Robert L. Petate announced that the command recorded successes in campaigns against loose firearms, illegal drugs, gambling, insurgency, and environmental crimes. The campaign against loose firearms saw 164 operations, resulting in the seizure of 23 unregistered firearms and the voluntary surrender of 141 firearms by residents.

The Aurora PPO conducted 49 anti-illegal drug operations throughout the year, leading to the arrest of 52 individuals and the seizure of 132.871 grams of illegal drugs valued at PHP903,522. Efforts to curb illegal gambling resulted in four successful operations, 15 arrests, and the confiscation of nearly PHP5,000 in bet money.

In support of the government's anti-insurgency campaign, the Aurora PPO facilitated the voluntary surrender of 41 former members of Communist Terrorist Groups (CTGs), Militia ng Bayan, and sectoral front organizations. The PPO also intensified its manhunt operations, serving 281 arrest warrants and apprehending 78 most wanted persons along with 203 other wanted individuals.

Environmental protection efforts were reinforced through 19 anti-illegal logging operations conducted with local environmental offices. These resulted in the seizure of 2,974.67 board feet of sawn lumber valued at PHP512,880 and the arrest of 31 individuals facing charges under Presidential Decree No. 705, or the Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines.

Col. Petate attributed the year's accomplishments to disciplined police work and strong community cooperation, stating, "The success of these operations reflects our tireless pursuit of justice, safety, and peace in Aurora. We remain firm to protect our communities and dismantle criminal networks through strategic partnerships and public cooperation."