PNP reports crime rate dropped by around 8 percent
The Philippine National Police reported an approximate 8% decrease in the nation’s crime rate from January to October 2023 compared to 2022. The police reported an 8.24% drop in major …
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BSKE 2023 campaign period begins
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has placed 187,000 personnel on heightened alert across the nation in preparation for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) commencing on Thursday. “Ang total …
NEDA to life rice price cap ‘very soon’
NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan announced that the decision to remove the price ceiling on commonly purchased rice varieties will be made shortly. He mentioned that the government is closely monitoring …
Police, his brother extort P500,000 from Chinese national
A policeman and his brother who pretended to be policemen were arrested after extorting money from a Chinese woman at a hotel in Pasay this Monday morning. Based on the …
BI arrests Korean fraudster
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Sunday, arrested a South Korean national wanted in his home country for fraud. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the Korean as Son Sobeom, 33, …
BI nabs alleged Polish forger
Operatives of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) fugitive search unit (FSU) arrested last August 16 a 48-year-old Polish fugitive. BI FSU Chief Rendel Ryan Sy identified the fugitive as Cezary …
Police visit worries family of Jemboy Baltazar
The family of the murdered teenager Jemboy Baltazar is worried about the police visiting their house to get new statements from those who were with the victim. According to Jemboy’s …
BI team successfully deports alleged Indian terrorists
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the successful deportation of two Indians tagged as terrorists. BI Intelligence Division Chief Fortunato Manahan Jr. shared that Manpreet Singh Gill, 23 and Mandeep …
Index crime rate slightly decreased from January to June: PNP
Recorded crime in the country decreased in the first six months of the year, according to the Philippine National Police. Based on PNP data, from January to June, index crimes …
Public given tips against ‘SMShing’
Suspicious links in emails, social media and apps have been pointed to the recent sudden increase in cases of account takeovers among mobile wallet users. However, the investigation shows that …
British sex offender arrested at airport – BI
A British national reportedly involved in sex-related crimes was arrested by immigration authorities on Thursday. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the foreign national as William Hughes, 79, …
BI arrests 7 fugitives
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco announced the arrest of seven fugitives in Las Pinas on Wednesday. Tansingco shared that fugitives were turned over to the BI’s custody after …
PNP intensifies pursuit of former Maimbung Vice Mayor Pando Mudjasan’s group
The forces of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) are intensifying their pursuit of former Maimbung Vice Mayor Pando Mudjasan and his other …
2 senior PNP officials tagged in shabu ‘cover up’
The two high-ranking PNP officials are ready to face the complaint filed against them in connection with the alleged cover-up of 990 kilos of shabu seized in October 2022 in …
PNP wants to include laughing gas as dangerous drug
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is currently evaluating the inclusion of nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas,” in the country’s list of dangerous drugs. This decision comes in response …
PNP Chief Azurin denies cover-up on seized P6.7-B worth of shabu
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. insisted this Monday that there is no plan to cover up the P6.7 billion worth of shabu seized during a …
Organized crime group behind Degamo slay – PNP
An organized crime group is said to be behind the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. According to Philippine National Police (PNP) Public Information Office chief Col. Redrico Maranan, …
Make e-sabong illegal under law – PNP-ACG
The head of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr., stated that the Anti-Cyber Group (ACG) has suggested categorizing e-sabong or online cockfighting as an illegal form of gambling …
PNP supports CCTV installation inside detention cells, precincts
The Philippine National Police (PNP) supported Senator Raffy Tulfo’s idea to install CCTV cameras in every police station and jail to guard against human rights abuses. PNP spokesperson Police Colonel Jean …
PNP regrets Joma Sison will no longer face trial for “violent years he had done”
Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr., the head of the Philippine National Police (PNP), expressed disappointment on Sunday that Joma Sison will not be able to stand for trial for the …
PNP: Jovelyn Galleno was the found skeleton based on DNA result
Missing 22-year-old Jovelyn Galleno’s skeleton was found in Barangay Santa Lourdes, Puerto Princesa, in Palawan based on DNA test results, according to the police. Puerto Princesa City police spokesperson Police …
PNP denies reports of serial killer, white van kidnapping victims
The Philippine National Police (PNP) this Wednesday denied the spreading information that there is a serial killer or a group of criminals riding in a white van behind the incidents …
PNP, Navy to tighten maritime security
The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Gen Rodolfo Azurin Jr., wants to give proper punishment to the vessels found to be involved in bringing illegal drugs into the …
Marcos appoints new heads of the AFP, PNP, and NBI
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has appointed new chiefs of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP) and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). In a text …
PNP applies to arrest FB, YouTube users who instigate child exploitation
The Philippine National Police (PNP) went to court this Thursday and filed an application related to their obtaining information from Facebook and YouTube users who target minors for obscene activities. …
PNP tightens security for face-to-face classes
The Philippine National Police (PNP) assured the public of tighter security following the mandate of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to keep everything in order with the opening of in-person classes …