MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed intelligence and tracker teams to locate contractor Cezarah Rowena “Sarah” Discaya and others implicated in an alleged ghost flood control project in Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental.

“We have mobilized sufficient number of our personnel who will locate all those in the charge sheet,” acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said Sunday. “Right now, we are collating all the essential pieces of information on the areas where they may individually seek refuge to ensure a smooth and fast serving of the arrest warrant.”

In a video message on Friday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said he had ordered the Department of the Interior and Local Government and the PNP to locate Discaya and other personalities facing charges in connection with the project. “The President has given clear and urgent instructions, and we are treating this as a priority case,” Nartatez added.

The PNP has also strengthened coordination with the National Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Immigration, Philippine Coast Guard, airport authorities, and local government units, particularly in areas where Discaya may have traveled or was last seen. Village and neighborhood watch groups have been alerted to assist in monitoring movements.

Other respondents include Ma. Roma Angeline Remando, representatives of St. Timothy Construction Corp., and several personnel from the Department of Public Works and Highways.

“All of our preparations are intended to make them feel that the only option left to them is to surrender,” Nartatez said. He also urged the public, especially those with direct knowledge or relevant information, to report to authorities.

(PNA)