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PNPA cadets to undergo coronavirus testing
The Philippine National Police Academy will test its cadets for COVID-19 in the wake of two cadets' deaths due to heat stroke and electrolyte imbalance
All activities of PNPA Class of 2024 suspended following 2 deaths
Cadet Fourth Class Jiary Jasen Papa dies due to low potassium intake days after a fellow cadet died of heatstroke
Yet again, Duterte rewards PMA, PNPA valedictorians with house and lot
The class goat, the least-rated cadet from either academy, gets a gun from the Commander-in-Chief

PNPA alumni told: Self-evaluation is key to police success
'No other profession demands a higher ethical standard than that of law enforcement,' says National Police Commission Vice Chairman Rogelio Casurao during the PNPA homecoming 2019

PNPA alumni adopt NCRPO chief Eleazar, Duterte son-in-law
Others deemed as honorary members of PNPA classes during their annual homecoming are Public Works Secretary Mark Villar and senatorial candidate Francis Tolentino

IN PHOTOS: A homecoming for the PNP Academy's Lakans, Lakambinis
Alumni of the Philippine National Police Academy come home to Camp Castañeda in Silang, Cavite for their annual alumni homecoming

LIST: 44 PNP Academy cadets face charges over 2018 graduation mauling
The 44 cadets face administrative charges for grave misconduct or neglect of duty

PNP Academy cadets 'threatened' by seniors to join 2018 mauling
An investigation panel finds that Philippine National Police Academy cadets from lower batches were ordered to join the mauling or else they would be harmed

DFA on Demafelis, Akbayan Youth files complaint vs Uson, Kim Jong-un attends concert | Evening wRap
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Critics’ Easter messages for Duterte, Dela Rosa on hazing, Kim Jong-un on Pyongyang concert | Midday wRap
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PNP Academy beating caught on video may just be 'celebratory' – Dela Rosa
Even the PNP's top officials trade blows in jest, says Director General Ronald dela Rosa, who then demonstrates 'playful' punches during a press briefing

PNP chief Dela Rosa: Academy hazings made me who I am today
''Yung lahat ng dinaanan kong paghihirap, diyan ako naging disiplinado at diyan ako naging director ngayon,' says Dela Rosa

Zuckerberg on U.S. Congress testimony, Duterte on fake medicines, PNP on PNPA beatings | Evening wRap
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PNP Academy alumnus arrested for scamming fellow cop
Jay-are Olaguera is set to be disowned by his batch mates from the PNPA Sansinirangan Class of 2007

Special board created to probe PNP Academy beatings
The team is organized by the Philippine Public Safety College, which oversees the Philippine National Police Academy

PNP: Academy beatings violate anti-hazing law
But the Philippine National Police says it will not initiate a criminal investigation into a PNP Academy beating that supposedly happened in 2017, adding that the Philippine Public Safety College should start the probe

[EXCLUSIVE] Video in 2017 shows beating at PNP Academy
A source identifies one of the punishers in the 2017 video as one of the victims in the 2018 PNPA graduation mauling: Police Inspector Ylam Lambenecio

Negrenses welcome home PNPA valedictorian
Inspector Fritz John Vallador, who topped this year's Philippine National Police Academy graduating class, is living proof that poverty is not an obstacle to success

Pimentel on PDP-Laban senatorial slate, De Castro on Sereno, Psy in North Korea | Evening wRap
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Cadets confined to PNPA after mauling controversy
Some 20 cadets linked to the graduation day mauling are restricted to the PNPA headquarters in Camp Castañeda while their cases are pending

Lorenzana on frigates, Dela Rosa on PNPA mauling incident, Daniels on Trump | Midday wRap
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PNPA upperclassmen beatings a 'tradition' – police chief
(4th UPDATE) The tradition this year takes a wrong turn as the beating ends with the 6 fresh graduates who were attacked being admitted to a hospital

6 PNPA cadets graduate, mauled by underclassmen
The scandal is dubbed an ‘isolated incident’ in the academy that brands itself as the premier police school in the Philippines

Dela Rosa's son might get kicked out from PNP Academy
The son of top cop Ronald dela Rosa must pass two 'removal exams' or face dismissal from the Philippine National Police Academy

LOOK: PNP Academy cadet paints portrait of Robredo
Vice President Leni Robredo describes Cadet 4CL Don Carlo Labastida's gift to her as a 'masterpiece' and a 'beautiful painting'

Duterte wants more Muslims to join police, military
President Rodrigo Duterte says there should be more Muslims in the Philippine National Police Academy and the Philippine Military Academy

IN PHOTOS: PNP Academy's Lakans, Lakambinis come home
The Philippine National Police Academy holds its annual alumni homecoming at Camp Marcelo Castañeda in Silang, Cavite

Police heroes remembered at PNPA Alumni Homecoming 2018
'You are standing on sacred grounds,' says DILG officer in charge Eduardo Año

IN PHOTOS: PNPA alumni adopt PNP chief Dela Rosa, Senator Ejercito
National Capital Region Police Office chief Oscar Albayalde also joins Dela Rosa and Ejercito as the newest 'adopted' alumni of the PNPA

The death of policing as a profession in the Philippines
While we cannot begrudge the intentions of the President a drug free and crime free Philippines he has transformed the police into the biggest criminal institution in the Philippines

LOOK: Bato, Rock dela Rosa as PMA, PNPA plebes
35 years after Ronald dela Rosa entered the PMA his only son joins government service through the Philippine National Police Academy

Bato dela Rosa's son Rock among new PNPA cadets
350 young men and women including the son of the country s top cop enter the Philippine National Police Academy

PNPA's sole female topnotcher: What men can do, we can do too
Maysy Cataquiz is the only woman in the top 10 of the Philippine National Police Academy s Class of 2017

At PNPA grad, Duterte pokes fun at cops' womanizing ways
But he turns serious when talking about the cops children saying kids shouldn t be dragged into the mess

For family and Allah: Youth leader tops PNPA Class of 2017
Macdum Darping Enca who hails from Cotabato City tops the 144 strong Masidlak Class of 2017

WATCH: Duterte and the future of Philippine police
At Camp Castañeda Duterte s message is clear Amid allegations of human rights abuses the President is adamant: Do your job and I ll have your back

Duterte promises 'trust fund' for kids of slain cops
Addressing graduates of the Philippine National Police Academy President Rodrigo Duterte reiterates a promise he s made to cops: Do your job and I ll have your back
'Masidlak': The PNPA Class of 2017
Of the top 10 cadets from the police academy 7 hail from Mindanao

Binay makes rare public appearance at PNPA homecoming
Politicians businessmen and even athletes join alumni of the PNPA during their homecoming

Duterte wants to be 'manager' of Mindanao dev't projects
Interior Secretary Sueno says the President will be the project manager of development funds and development projects in Mindanao

Aquino to police grads: Country above self
The President asks graduating policemen If you are asked to choose country or self who or what will your choose?

PNPA valedictorian: From nurse to firefighter
Felipe Alicando Jr is one of 250 new police inspectors from the PNPA

Aquino to new cops: Country above self, protect May ballot
Addressing the country s new police officers President Benigno Aquino III harps on the importance of Daang Matuwid – the ruling party s election battle cry – stopping short of campaigning for his anointed bets

Candidates join PNPA alumni homecoming
PNPA insists the event wasn t politicized

UNA to Comelec: Consider the deaf, hard of hearing for next debates
Spokesperson Mon Ilagan says UNA is the only political party whose sorties and outdoor events are PWD and senior citizen friendly

PNPA alumni hit Roxas for inaction over PNP factionalism complaint
Alumni of the Philippine National Police Academy say DILG chief Mar Roxas has failed to address complaints of favoritism and inequality within the police agency

Cop quits alumni group over SAF 'sympathy march'
The PNPAAAI had earlier announced the suspension of their Camp Crame and National Capital Region Police Officer heads for withdrawing support from the alumni group led Sympathy March for SAF 44

Cadets talk future of PNP, BJMP, BFP with Aquino
In an hour long meeting with the President newly minted police fire and jail inspectors ask about his plans for the agencies they will be serving

Aquino: No apologies, but seeks understanding
The President speaks one last time on the Mamasapano clash that left 44 policemen dead

Why the PNP needs a full-time chief now
President Benigno Aquino III has not yet filled in the nearly 4 month vacancy in the PNP crucial to the operational effectiveness of the 150 000 strong police force
