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PNP TO ENHANCE ‘EMERGENCY 911’ RESPONSE SYSTEM

Brig. General William O. Segun, newly installed head of the Communications and Electronics Service (CES) of the Philippine National Police (PNP), is set to implement key improvements that will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the PNP’s Emergency 911 response system during his term. According to the former Deputy Commander of the PNP Area Police Command […]

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LACSON: TORRE DESERVES APPOINTMENT AS PNP CHIEF

P/Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III deserves to be appointed as the new chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) due to his being decisive and mission-oriented, Senator-elect and former PNP Chief Ping Lacson said. Lacson, who restored the PNP’s glory days when he headed it from 1999 to 2001, said the information he has received […]

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PNP URGED: RECOVER P200M RANSOM IN QUE KIDNAP CASE

Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel called on the Philippine National Police (PNP) to exhaust all efforts to trace and recover the ₱200 million ransom paid by the family of kidnapped businessman Anson Que. “We urge the PNP to deploy every available resource and investigative tool to follow the money trail, hold all perpetrators accountable, […]

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LACSON TO PNP: RECOVER RANSOM MONEY IN QUE KIDNAP

Authorities must not only recover – but also return – the ransom money in the kidnap-slay of Chinese Filipino trader Anson Que and his driver Armanie Pabillo, former Senator and Philippine National Police Chief and 2025 senatorial candidate Ping Lacson stressed. Lacson said this will further help the PNP regain the trust and confidence of […]

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BATO TO PNP: ADDRESS RECENT SPATE OF KIDNAPPINGS

Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has reminded the Philippine National Police to focus on their duty to protect the people and address the recent spate of kidnappings, instead of implementing orders that are politically motivated. Dela Rosa warned that if these crimes are left unaddressed, it will not only tarnish the image of the Philippines, […]

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LACSON TO PNP: BE SENSITIVE ABOUT KIDNAPPING CASES

Before making public any “updates” on their investigation into kidnapping cases, the Philippine National Police may need to be sensitive and think about the kidnap victims’ families first. This was the reminder of former Senator and PNP chief and 2025 senatorial candidate Ping Lacson, as he said there is no gain in prematurely sharing information […]

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BATO TO PNP, AFP: DEFY ‘UNCONSTITUTIONAL’ ORDERS

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Thursday reminded the uniformed personnel not to follow orders that they deem to be unconstitutional.  A former Philippine National Police chief himself, Dela Rosa pointed out that the duty of the uniformed personnel is to serve and protect the people.  “Mga sundalo naman iyan sila. I understand their situation, […]

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LACSON WANTS SAME UNIT BODYGUARDS FOR POLL BETS

Let the Philippine National Police (PNP) or Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) assign security personnel – preferably from the same unit – to opposing political personalities, especially in areas designated as election hotspots. This was the doable suggestion raised by former PNP chief and Senator Ping Lacson on minimizing, if not preventing, election-related violence […]

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DA TAPS PNP, AFP TO EXPAND KADIWA PROGRAM

The Department of Agriculture (DA) signed agreements with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to expand the KADIWA ng Pangulo program. This initiative aims to provide farmers and fishermen with direct access to markets where they can sell their produce to consumers. In separate events, Agriculture Secretary Francisco […]

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VILLANUEVA TO PNP: EDUCATE PUBLIC ABOUT LOVE SCAMS

Senator Joel Villanueva urged the public to stay vigilant against the rise of online love scams. The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) reported 8 cases of online love scams as of January 2025 and 72 cases last year. “We are celebrating love today, yet some people continue to prey on others under the guise […]