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Phishing is top PH cybercrime during pandemic – authorities
Online selling scams and the proliferation of misinformation that cause panic among the public are the other cybercrimes often committed as Filipinos grapple with the COVID-19 outbreak, says the National Bureau of Investigation NBI-Cyber Crimes Division

House panels to seek NBI probe into ABS-CBN's 'deception' in hearings
House Senior Deputy Majority Leader Jesus Crispin 'Boying' Remulla wants the National Bureau of Investigation to launch a probe into ABS-CBN, and also into the 'cyberbullying' against lawmakers

NBI: 1 Army soldier in Jolo deaths suffered 8 gunshot wounds
The other 2 suffered 3 gunshot wounds. The 4th soldier, a Muslim, was not autopsied as he had to be buried right away.
NBI completes probe vs Mocha Uson over ‘fake news’ post
The case against Mocha Uson now falls on the lap of the National Bureau of Investigation’s Legal Division
NBI: Cops murdered Winston Ragos, planted evidence
(3rd UPDATE) The NBI files complaints against Master Sergeant Daniel Florendo Jr and other police companions before the Quezon City Prosecutor's Office
'Influencer' Francis Leo Marcos arrested for unauthorized distribution of eyeglasses
A warrant from a Baguio court is out against the social media personality with a million followers on Facebook
Teacher who posted about reward to 'kill Duterte' out on bail
Ronnel Mas posts P72,000 bail and will be arraigned for inciting to sedition on May 28
Mocha Uson tells NBI: Wrong PPE photo was 'honest mistake'
Uson was summoned over a Facebook post that used a wrong photo of donated Personal Protective Equipment which she lifted from The Philippine Star
With indictment of teacher, media told be careful when interviewing suspects
Ex-SC Spokesperson Ted Te says the NBI agents are still liable for the arbitrary detention of teacher Ronnel Mas
NBI refuses to release teacher who posted about reward to 'kill Duterte'
NBI agents are waiting for a release order even though charges are not yet filed. Differing interpretations of the validity of a warrantless arrest compound the problem.
DOJ okays warrantless arrest of teacher who posted about 'killing Duterte'
(UPDATED) The prosecutor says the warrantless arrest is invalid, but the defect is cured by the teacher's admission to the media
NBI probes Mocha Uson for fake news over false PPE post
Uson is set to appear before the NBI on May 18
In PH pandemic: Due process for allies, warrantless arrests for the rest
(UPDATED) Justice Secretary Guevarra commits the NBI to look into the prohibited mass gathering for the birthday of Metro police chief Sinas – when other people in previous mass gatherings were just picked up and jailed
NBI arrests teacher who posted about reward to kill Duterte
(5th UPDATE) The accused is set to undergo inquest for inciting to sedition related to cybercrime and violation of the Code of Conduct for public officials and employees
Tip from Australian police lead to arrest of sex trafficker in Caloocan
(UPDATED) Police rescue 3 minors, all children of the suspect

Army chief seeks NBI help for 'impartial investigation' into Winston Ragos' killing
'Apparent prejudgment by police investigators moved the Army to seek help from the NBI so that justice may be served for Ragos and his family,' says Lieutenant General Gilbert Gapay

NBI subpoena based on post griping about govt's P2B business jet
NBI says the person behind the post can very well be a 'whistleblower.' But the purchase of the jet is public record.
Amid coronavirus outbreak, Duterte lashes out at Chel Diokno for 'causing disorder'
(UPDATED) The President unleashes tirades against Chel Diokno several times in a late-night address, and even pokes fun at his appearance. The human rights lawyer urges him to focus on the needs of the people at this time.

Duterte distances self from NBI probe vs Vico Sotto
'Wala akong pakialam sa operasyon ng NBI, kung ano gusto nila,' says President Rodrigo Duterte

DOJ 'leaves it to NBI' to decide legality of own probe on Vico Sotto
'The DOJ will monitor and provide such guidance as may be requested,' says Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra
Vico Sotto, the morning after: 'Tuloy ang trabaho'
The Pasig mayor says there should be 'good interaction' between local governments and the national government during a time of crisis

NBI will also summon Koko Pimentel for quarantine breach
'I am not only sure when is his appearance considering that he is still under quarantine,' says National Bureau of Investigation Deputy Director Ferdinand Lavin
Tito Sotto 'defends' Vico: 'Violation of Bayanihan law can't be retroactive'
'We have an urgent task at hand, and distractions such as this doesn’t help,' says Senator Joel Villanueva

Vico Sotto on NBI summons: We complied with all directives
'Wala po masyadong sense,' the Pasig mayor says of the NBI seeking an explanation for his alleged violation of a law that did not yet exist at the time

#ProtectVico trends worldwide after NBI summons Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto
This is the second time that Filipinos online rallied behind the neophyte mayor using the same hashtag

NBI summons Vico Sotto for 'violating' Bayanihan Law
'We complied with all directives. Hindi po illegal magbigay ng opinyon. At alam kaya nila na March 24 naging batas ang Bayanihan Act?' says the Pasig mayor
For LGUs that disobey national govt, NBI will probe without complaint
The NBI says the order to investigate came March 31, although Malacañang reported to Congress that they were already 'filing charges'
Malacañang: NBI 'filing charges' vs LGU officials not complying with guidelines
The NBI and the DOJ are unable so far to provide details on these cases
DOJ summons Sandra Cam to preliminary probe on Masbate vice-mayor's slay
The three-member DOJ panel of prosecutors also orders Cam to submit her counter-affidavit for her defense

NBI, PNP reveal red flags for hotels, condominiums used as sex dens
(UPDATED) The NBI says that some hotels are like ‘wet markets,’ with constant drop-off and pick-up of passengers by taxi drivers

P68-M worth of shabu hidden in tea bags seized in Bacoor
The National Bureau of Investigation says the illegal drugs were supposedly supplied by a Bilibid inmate

OFW Villavende sexually abused, battered before death – NBI autopsy
Justice Secretary Menardo Gueverra says the NBI will submit a formal report on the autopsy results on Jeanelyn Villavende's body on January 13

Mendoza family seeks justice for ex-Batangas congressman, aides
'We ask for everyone's prayers that his soul rests in peace together with Nick and Ruel, who stood by him until the end, and that justice be accorded to all of them,' says the family of former Batangas 2nd District representative Edgar Mendoza

PH stops unloading of toxic substance from South Korea
A joint team of the Philippine Coast Guard and the National Bureau of Investigation prevents a Liberian-flagged merchant ship from unloading 53,000 metric tons of toxic substance
Sotto asks NBI: Where is Andy Bautista?
The NBI says it is aware the former Comelec chief is in the US, and that 'they are studying their next move'
NBI ordered to probe Masbate vice mayor Yuson slay
The National Bureau of Investigation probe is expected to aid cops in pinning down the mastermind of the killing of Batuan, Masbate Vice Mayor Charlie Yuson
Davao del Sur provincial board member arrested for Kapa Ministry links
(UPDATED) NBI agents apprehend Arvin Malaza, alias Jun Blanco on radio, for participating in the resumption of operations of the outlawed Kapa investment scheme

NBI ordered to probe 'hospital pass for sale' scheme in Bilibid
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has ordered an investigation and case buildup following news of inmates who cough up money to use hospital facilities even though they're not sick

NBI files graft complaints vs 21 Philhealth officials over Wellmed scam
The officials hold different positions in the accreditation committee of Philhealth
NBI seizes Messy Bessy products for lack of FDA permits
Certain products – among them, cosmetics – must first secure FDA permits before they are sold in the market

E-mail that triggered probe into ISIS terrorists in PH may be bogus – NBI
A woman accused in the e-mail as a terrorist says her father may have been behind it due to his disapproval of her fiancé
Guevarra orders 'thorough' NBI probe into Customs corruption
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra directs the National Bureau of Investigation to 'conduct a thorough investigation and case build-up on the alleged graft and corrupt practices in the Bureau of Customs'

Drug suspects arrested in buy busts inside Malacañang complex
The tip comes from the Presidential Security Group about individuals selling shabu inside the Malacañang compound
Dialysis center staff face fraud charges, but not Philhealth officials
Complaints of estafa and falsification of documents are filed against 10 employees of the Wellmed Dialysis Center, including the two whistleblowers
NBI raids poll watchers' briefing in Navotas
(UPDATED) The National Bureau of Investigation agents fail to present a search or arrest warrant, saying it was an entrapment operation. But the candidate's lawyer says it was 'lawlessness.'

TIMELINE: The 'Bikoy' controversy
(2nd UPDATE) This controversy has led to several events, including a warantless arrest, a charge of inciting to sedition, and a whistle-blower going public

Potential state witness: Web admin who may link LP and Magdalo to Bikoy videos
Rodel Jayme appears to be willing to name everyone he can, and praises NBI agents who have been holding him in custody without a warrant
Legal questions on the arrest of ‘Bikoy’ video sharer
The DOJ initially announces an offense for cyber libel, but the NBI later cites an offense of inciting to sedition for spreading videos critical of the First Family
Man arrested just for sharing 'Bikoy' videos
A man identified as Rodel Jayme is arrested for sharing ‘Bikoy’ videos in a website he manages

NBI arrests 'Bikoy' videos uploader
(UPDATED) The still unidentified person is arrested over cyberlibel