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BELMONTE BACKS PNP EXECS’ COURTESY RESIGNATIONS

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte expressed full support to the call of Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos for generals and full colonels in the Philippine National Police (PNP) to submit their courtesy resignations. This is part of the DILG’s efforts to purge the PNP hierarchy of police officers who serve as protectors and […]

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CUA LAUDS PNP FOR CRIME RATE DROP

Quirino Governor Dax Cua lauded the Philippine National Police for its efforts, as the crime rate in the country from August to November this year dropped by 7.58 percent. “Congratulations to the PNP for their efforts to maintain order and safety in our communities. Your tireless work reassures Filipino families that they are safe from […]

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COP DISMISSED FOR KILLING TRAFFIC ENFORCER

The People’s Law Enforcement Board of Quezon City (PLEB) dismissed from service a Manila policeman for killing a Quezon City traffic enforcer last Oct. 13, 2022. In its six-page decision, the PLEB QC removed P/Lt. Felixberto Tiquil from service stemming from grave misconduct and conduct unbecoming of a police officer charges filed Charilyn M. Pagsibigan […]

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POGO-LINKED CRIME VICTIMS TOLD: COOPERATE WITH PNP

Senator Bato Dela Rosa appealed to the victims of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO)- related crimes to closely coordinate with the Philippine National Police (PNP) so that the authority can immediately address the problem. During the recent plenary session, Dela Rosa interpellated Senator Grace Poe who disclosed in her privilege speech an incident concerning a […]

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DELA ROSA TO PNP: STOP MAKING COPS POGO BODYGUARDS

The Philippine National Police (PNP) should refrain from assigning its personnel to secure Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) so as not to taint the image of the organization. Senator Ronald Dela Rosa said he has received information of PNP personnel allegedly involved in POGO-related crimes. “In able to clean your organization, sabihan mo stop deploying […]

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PNP BACKS DRUG TESTING FOR CELEBRITIES

The Philippine National Police (PNP) welcomed a lawmaker’s call for mandatory drug tests on celebrities and other talents before appearing on entertainment projects. In a press briefing at Camp Crame in Quezon City, PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. called on major television networks and groups in the entertainment industry to implement the measure, citing […]

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‘WHOLE-OF-NATION’ APPROACH VS CRIMINALITY PUSHED

Senator Bato dela Rosa has suggested a “whole-of-nation” approach to end kidnapping and other criminal activities of foreign nationals on Philippine soil. Dela Rosa, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, proposed the strategy on Thursday during his panel’s investigation into the alleged rising number of kidnapping cases being carried […]

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PNP ARRESTS 2 FOR EXTORTION ATTEMPT ON ZUBIRI

Senate President Migz Zubiri has revealed details of a recent robbery/extortion attempt against him, which has now resulted in two arrests. Zubiri approached the Philippine National Police (PNP) after receiving a series of messages from individuals posing as Siquijor Governor Jake Vincent Villa and Board Member Abner Lomongo, extorting money for a supposed political convention. […]

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NOGRALES TO PNP: BARE PLANS TO DETER CRIME

Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles called on authorities to “exert greater effort to deter crime,” as he bemoaned the recent spate of crimes that have hit the news, the latest being the killing of four people in his district in Montalban.  “Nananawagan tayo sa kapulisan na gawin ang makakaya para maiwasan ang krimen. We […]

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DELA ROSA TO PNP: BE PROACTIVE VS ILLEGAL DRUGS

Senator Bato Dela Rosa urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) to be proactive in the campaign against illegal drugs and make it a ‘personal fight’ to protect their families from being victims of crimes linked to illegal drugs. Dela Rosa, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, said policemen should […]