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Open pipes, modified mufflers destroyed in Bulacan

Published Jan 16, 2026 10:16 am
Governor Daniel R. Fernando and Bulacan police director Col Angel L. Garcillano oversee the destruction of 1,654 confiscated open pipes and modified mufflers by a road roller at Camp General Alejo Santos, in the City of Malolos on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. (Freddie Velez)
Governor Daniel R. Fernando and Bulacan police director Col Angel L. Garcillano oversee the destruction of 1,654 confiscated open pipes and modified mufflers by a road roller at Camp General Alejo Santos, in the City of Malolos on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. (Freddie Velez)
As part of Bulacan province’s anti-noise pollution campaign and in response to the complaints of residents regarding the loud noise of passing motorcycles, the Bulacan Police Provincial Office (BPPO) destroyed 1,654 confiscated open pipes and modified mufflers on Thursday, Jan. 15, at Camp General Alejo Santos in the City of Malolos.
The mufflers were confiscated from Jan. 1 to 8 by municipal and city police offices across the province in accordance with Provincial Ordinance No. 026-2016 which mandates the regulation of noise pollution in Bulacan, particularly on the use of excessively loud modified mufflers on vehicles.
Bulacan police director Col. Angel L. Garcillano praised the municipal and city police chiefs, saying that the success of their campaign would not be possible without their efforts.
“Our campaign against modified mufflers is consistent with existing laws and ordinances. Ito po ay pinagsama-samang sipag at pagpupursigi ng ating kapulisan sa pamumuno po ng ating mga chief of police sa mga municipal at city police station level,” (This is a result of the collective hard work and perseverance of our police force under the leadership of our chiefs of police at the municipal and city police station levels)," he said.
The Pandi Municipal Police Station (MPS) was recognized by the BPPO and the Provincial Government of Bulacan as the top performing police station for confiscating the highest number of illegal open pipes and modified mufflers (241), followed by Plaridel in second place (134), San Jose Del Monte City in third spot (125), Santa Maria in fourth (110), and Norzagaray police to complete the top five (89).
A road roller prepares to destroy the confiscated pipes and mufflers
A road roller prepares to destroy the confiscated pipes and mufflers
Governor Daniel R. Fernando lauded Garcillano’s leadership and commended the Bulacan Police’s accomplishments, particularly in keeping the province safe from any crime.
“Congratulations sa mga kapulisan natin para sa mga nahuhuli at pagsasaayos sa mga hindi po magagandang nangyayari sa ating lalawigan. ‘Yung aksiyon ng PNP ay napakahalaga po para sa atin, kaya PNP, ipagpatuloy niyo po ito,” (Congratulations to our police officers for keeping peace and order in the province)," Fernando said. (Freddie Velez)

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