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Prison rape: police officer arrested for raping female inmate

August 10, 2020November 28, 2019

Prison rape: Authorities arrested a police officer who allegedly raped a female inmate in Atimonan, Quezon province, Thursday, November 28. Dobol B of Super Radio dzBB reported on Thursday morning …

Abducted couple rescued from Abu Sayyaf transferred to British embassy

November 26, 2019

The British man and Pinay couple, who have been abducted for almost two months by the Abu Sayyaf in Sulu, have been transferred to the British embassy in the Philippines, …

ISIS liaison dead in Sulu encounter

July 30, 2020November 25, 2019

ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) liaison was killed after government troops, and the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) collided in Sulu on Friday morning.

In a released statement, the Joint Task Force Sulu of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the encounter occurred between the 1st Scout Ranger Battalion and a terrorist group in Barangay Tanim in Patikul.

The deceased ISIS liaison in Sulu was identified as Talha Jumsah or alias “Abu Talha.”

According to AFP, Abu Talha is considered a high-value target.

The military further said that Abu Talha was also an expert in creating improvised explosive devices and also served as an instructor in the ASG.

The 1101st Infantry Brigade recovered Abu Talha’s body on Saturday morning.

According to 1101st Brigade Commander Brid. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, the ASG’s morale has certainly dropped following Abu Talha’s death.

He said the operation would not have been possible without the help of the Tausug community, who reported to the military about the presence of the armed group.

6 Abu Sayyaf Group members killed in Sulu

November 25, 2019

Six members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) have been killed following military raids on different areas in Sulu this weekend. In a statement from Western Mindanao Command on Sunday, …

Neighbors kill suspect in grandma, grandchild slay in Tacurong City

August 10, 2020November 22, 2019

Neighbors killed the alleged suspect who stabbed a grandmother and her grandchild to death in Tacurong City on November 18. About 20 neighbors hit the suspect with wood and hollow …

Woman raped by suitor in Bacolod

August 10, 2020November 22, 2019

Authorities arrested a man after he allegedly raped the woman he was courting in Bacolod City, according to “Unang Balita,” Friday, November 22. According to the investigation, the suspect and …

Police major allegedly raped patrolwoman in Davao Oriental

17-year-old girl raped by 15-year-old boy she met online

August 10, 2020November 19, 2019

A 15-year-old boy who allegedly raped a 17-year-old girl he met on social media has been arrested on Friday in Cebu City.

According to an initial report by Minglanilla Police, the victim under the name “Jenny” went to their station with her brother-in-law to file a rape complaint against the 15-year-old suspect.

In Jenny’s testimony, she and the minor suspect became friends on Facebook on November 13 until they became a couple because of the continuous exchange of chats in FB Messenger. They decided to meet this November 15, personally.

Jenny said the 15-year-old boy brought her to his house at Barangay Poblacion, Ward II, Minglanilla, and it was there that the 17-year-old girl was raped.

The victim told her relatives about the incident. They immediately sought help from the police, and Jenny pointed out the area where she was raped.

In a follow-up operation by the police, the young suspect was arrested at their home and is now in custody.

Teenager gang-raped, 5 suspects arrested

August 10, 2020November 19, 2019

A 19-year-old teenager was gang-raped by the five arrested suspects, including a 16-year-old boy last night in Meycauayan City, Bulacan.

In the report of P / Lt. Col. Aquino Olivar, chief of the Meycauayan City police, authorities identified the five suspects as Renz Justin Pineda, 19; Jan Fulgencio, 18; Marvin Tulgencio, 20; Joven Osias, 19, and a 16-year-old named “Boy.”

During the initial investigation, the young suspects offered the victim “Glenda” to have a drinking session with them.

When the victim got drunk, instead of bringing her home, the suspects brought Glenda to an abandoned warehouse in an unidentified barangay where the teenager was gang-raped at around 11:48 pm.

The victim was able to escape while the suspects were asleep. She immediately informed the police, which resulted in the suspects’ quick arrest.

Glenda allegedly knows the suspects, so she trusted and had a drinking session with them.

Military vs. Abu Sayyaf in Sulu, 8 soldiers injured

November 15, 2019

Eight soldiers were injured after an encounter with 40 members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Patikul, Sulu.

According to a Western Mindanao Command statement, the clash broke out between the Joint Task Force Sulu and Hatib Hajan Sawadjaan’s group and Radullan Sahiron on Thursday.

It is not known how many casualties the Abu Sayyaf Group had because of the encounter with the military in Sulu.

The wounded soldiers are being treated at Camp Teodulfo Bautista Station Hospital in Busbus, Sulu.

WesMinCom Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana saluted the soldiers for their dedication to ensuring the security of the country.

“I salute our gallant soldiers for their bravery and utmost dedication to their sworn duty,” said Sobejana.

Sobejana assured the public that the military would continue to strengthen its operation against terrorists in Sulu and other provinces under WesMinCom‘s control.

Police accused of killing Dumaguete radio broadcaster surrendered

November 15, 2019

The police accused of killing Dumaguete radio broadcaster surrendered to authorities, Friday, November 15. Yesterday, Thursday (Nov. 14), Pol Cpl. Roger Rubio approached his commanding officer and later appeared in …

Senior citizen found dead in Bulacan, suspect is 32-year-old live-in partner

August 10, 2020November 14, 2019

Senior citizen Mariza Banda was found dead Monday in her home in Marilao, Bulacan. According to Leida Hamwee, the victim’s daughter, it was around 5 p.m. on Saturday when the …

Alleged Italian pedophile arrested in Davao airport

August 10, 2020November 13, 2019

Authorities arrested an alleged Italian pedophile in Davao who was targeting Filipino minors in Mindanao every time he visits the country.

According to the Bureau of Immigration, the suspect was identified as Lorenzo Marchesi, 57.

It was learned that the pedophile asks his minor victims to perform sexual acts in exchange for money.

The alleged Italian pedophile was supposed to leave at the Davao International Airport on November 8.

Marchesi was an undesirable alien following a mission order issued by Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morante against him.

The Italian is involved in several criminal cases, including violations of the expanded anti-trafficking act, cybercrime law, and anti-child abuse act.

NPA ambush Eastern Samar: 6 soldiers dead, 20 others injured

November 13, 2019

Six soldiers and a member of the New People’s Army (NPA) have been confirmed dead while 20 others have been wounded in the military in an ambush in Eastern Samar, …

Cebu public school teacher arrested in 2018, jailed again in US for child pornography

November 11, 2019

A public school teacher arrested in 2018 for molesting a 14-year-old athlete during the Palarong Pambansa in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, was jailed again in New Mexico, the United States for …

2 teenage boys raped by church musical director

August 10, 2020November 8, 2019

Authorities arrested church musical director of a religious group who allegedly raped two teenage boys in Navotas last night, Thursday. Police have identified the suspect as Alfredo Molina, 47, a …

16 pipe bombs seized from alleged Abu Sayyaf member

November 7, 2019

The military seized 16 pipe bombs from an alleged member of the Abu Sayyaf, who was arrested in Indanan, Sulu, during a follow-up operation. The suspect was identified by the …

Baby boy hacked to death by own mother

November 7, 2019

A baby boy who celebrated his first birthday just last month was hacked to death by his own mother in Mataasnakahoy, Batangas.

In a report of Jaime Santos on GMA News “Saksi” on Wednesday, the mother was alone at the rented apartment with the victim when the crime occurred. The father was away working.

During the police investigation, the baby boy suffered from a wound in his neck.

Relatives and authorities said they found mother staring blankly in the corner, and the child was already dead.

Police also recovered a bolo the mother used to kill her baby boy.

According to police, they did not find any indication that the suspect was using illegal drugs. However, she repeatedly claimed that she got furious and killed the child.

The suspect has now been detained at the police station on a charge of parricide.

3 suspected ASG suicide bombers killed: Sulu security tightened

November 6, 2019

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has ordered tighter security in Sulu following the killing of three suspected Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) suicide bombers.

According to AFP Western Command Chief, Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, he has tasked all the Joint Task Force under Westmincom to intensify security measures.

This was to prevent any threat of retaliation by the terrorist group following the deaths of their comrades.

Sobejana said the suicide bombers who were killed in Sulu on Tuesday (Nov. 5) were all foreign members of the ASG sub-group under the leadership of Hatib Sawadjaan.

He said the group’s planned attack was related to the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Gay public school teacher stabbed to death in Catanduanes

November 5, 2019

A 28-year-old public school teacher whose also a member of the LGBTQ community was stabbed to death inside his room in Virac, Catanduanes, Sunday.

Donn Carlos Borja Bagadiong, a teacher at Catanduanes National High School, was found bathing in his own blood, with deep wounds to his face and various other parts of the body.

According to a report by Catanduanes Police, the body of the victim was found on the second floor of his home in Brgy. Valencia, Virac, at around 4:14 pm on Sunday.

Police recovered a butcher knife with a bloodstain not far from the victim’s body, which is believed the unidentified suspects in brutally killing the victim.

Meanwhile, Police Col Raul Florendo, Provincial Director of the Catanduanes Police, ordered immediately to investigate the crime to arrest the culprit.

Authorities believed the teacher personally knew the suspect. They also look at robbery as possible motives behind the crime.

With this, the Catanduanes provincial government has offered a P100,000 reward for anyone who can provide information to arrest the suspect and resolve the crime.

Chinese nationals steal P1.2M from Malaysian employer arrested

2 suspected ISIS members planning to terrorize SEA games arrested

November 4, 2019

Two suspected members of the ISIS who allegedly plan to sow violence in the upcoming 30th SEA Games have been arrested by Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon) operatives. …

50 Filipinos working in international cybersex syndicate arrested

November 4, 2019

Authorities arrested around 50 Filipinos working in an international cybersex syndicate during All Saints’ Day, November 1.

According to an exclusive report from John Consulta on Unang Balita, the National Bureau of Investigation Cybercrime Division personnel raided the fifth floor of a building in Makati City, where the group’s operations were taking place.

Around 50 Filipinos were caught in the act at their work stations. The arrested suspects were allegedly the cybersex operation’s technical support team.

The NBI agents discovered the software the group was using and links to live sex cam in other countries.

“Aalukin na nila ito kung gusto nila mag-avail ng service. Bibigyan sila ng links kung saan, sino yung panonooring hubad na models,” said Francis Señora, special agent of NBI Cybercrime Division.

(They will offer a customer if he or she wants to avail of the service. Then, customers will be given a link where they can watch nude models.)

The arrested suspects refused to provide any statement concerning their arrest.

The NBI confiscated all of the computers of the arrested Filipinos working in international cybersex syndicate. These will be used as evidence in violation of the Cybercrime Prevention Act case to be filed against them.

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