Manila: Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Monday directed the Philippine National Police (PNP) to fully mobilize its 225,000-strong force in the intensified nationwide manhunt for high-profile fugitives. According to Philippines News Agency, this directive aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s call to exhaust all efforts in bringing wanted suspects to justice. The DILG, PNP, and other law enforcement agencies have intensified operations across the country. These efforts include coordination beyond Philippine borders to track down top-tier fugitives. Remulla stated that he challenged the PNP leadership during a recent command conference to become more aggressive and proactive in locating suspects such as businessman Atong Ang, former police officer Gerard Dumlao III, and former party-list congressman Zaldy Co. Ang is the alleged mastermind behind the disappearance, kidnapping, and death of cockfight enthusiasts; Dumlao faces kidnapping and serious il legal detention cases; and Co, confirmed to be out of the country, is wanted for involvement in anomalous flood control projects. Remulla emphasized the capability of the PNP force, saying, "I told them, you're 200,000-strong. It's impossible that you cannot find just three persons. You must exert more efforts," in a news release. Consequently, the PNP has intensified its operational focus and strengthened its strategies in pursuing the wanted individuals. He acknowledged the challenges faced by law enforcement in tracking fugitives, citing the country's geography, porous borders in parts of Southern Philippines, and the vast resources available to some high-profile suspects. Remulla also admitted that a few "rotten eggs" continue to affect the PNP's information chain despite the organization's improving performance standards. "It's [PNP] imperfect. It's made up of humans, so 'yung information chain diyan, laging may breakdown," he said. Despite these challenges, Remulla assured the public that the DILG an d PNP will continue internal cleansing efforts to weed out scalawag police officers and strengthen accountability within the ranks.