ILIGAN CITY — Policemen on Thursday arrested an alleged leader of a kidnap-for-ransom ring in Baloi town, Lanao del Norte. According to a statement from Police Regional Office-10 (PRO10), the suspect, whom it identified only as “Lucky 9,” was arrested in Barangay Angandog of Baloi town on force of three warrants; one for kidnapping, another […]
Read MoreThe International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a warrant of arrest against Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla said Saturday. The Department of Justice (DOJ) however said it is verifying the information. “I have it in good authority kasi public interest ito. The ICC has issued a warrant against Senator Bato […]
Read MorePAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the Zamboanga Peninsula region (PDEA-9) led the destruction of some P1.1 billion worth of illegal drugs on Thursday, November 6, at a private facility in Barangay Talisayan, Zamboanga City. PDEA-9 regional director Bryan Babang said the event is a historic step in the […]
Read MoreTAGBILARAN CITY — A convenience store here fell victim to a robbery in the middle of Typhoon Tino’s onslaught, with suspects carting away an estimated P1 million in cash early Tuesday morning (Nov. 4). The incident occurred around midnight at Antmart, located along CPG Avenue, while strong winds and heavy rains from Typhoon Tino lashed […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Eight police officers from the Eastern Police District’s (EPD) Special Operations Unit have been granted temporary liberty after posting bail in connection with the alleged kidnapping for ransom and theft of a Chinese businessman’s P75 million in cash and valuables last April in Las Piñas. In an order dated November 3, the […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has expressed support for a proposed measure seeking to strengthen laws against cyberlibel and online hate speech, saying it will help promote accountability and responsible behavior in the digital space. PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Tuesday said the police welcome the “Emman […]
Read MorePAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Authorities led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in region 9 arrested what they described as a high-value target in a buy-bust operation on Sunday, Nov. 2, at Barangay Don Andres, Ipil town of Zamboanga Sibugay. Bryan Babang, regional director of PDEA 9, said a kilo of shabu […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday reported the arrest of 1,163 individuals during the annual All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day observance, or Undas, from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2. The arrests came from 1,391 operations conducted nationwide during the period, including 307 anti-illegal drug operations, 223 anti-illegal gambling operations, […]
Read MoreThe Philippine National Police (PNP) on Saturday reported that more than 2.4 million individuals have already visited cemeteries and columbaria nationwide so far for Undas 2025. In a statement, the PNP said that more than 2,210,070 persons had entered cemeteries and 197,070 had visited columbaria all over the country as of 12 p.m. of November […]
Read MoreThe Philippine National Police (PNP) said that their nationwide security and public safety plan has been activated to ensure a peaceful Undas 2025. In a statement on Friday, PNP acting chief Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. shared that they have deployed police visibility and applied intensified security measures in transport terminals, cemeteries, and […]
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