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MPD files rape, abortion complaints vs cop
(UPDATED) The complaints are based on the allegations of a female criminology student who had on-the-job training at the Sta Cruz police station in Manila
Rookie cop dies of heatstroke after training in Davao City
Police Regional Office 11 chief Brigadier General Filmore Escobal says Patrolman Angelo Tito and 4 other rookie cops fainted during training. Tito died a day later, while 3 are still in the hospital.
Senate bets push for body cams, anti-EJK law to stop killings
'Hanggang nandiyan si President Duterte, hindi matatapos ang patayan sa Pilipinas,' says opposition senatorial candidate Gary Alejano
Ex-NCR deputy chief Coronel is now Central Luzon police director
Chief Superintendent Joel Napoleon Coronel, who was deputy director for operation in Metro Manila, replaces Chief Superintendent Amador Corpus in Central Luzon
Resist, adapt, submit: Barangay officials make tough choices in the drug war
Officials of the barangay, the smallest government unit in the Philippines, are at the forefront of President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs, which has claimed thousands of lives since mid-2016. Barangay officials have the power to decide on who lives, who survives; whether to submit to orders, to resist or to adapt.
Sulu kidnappers demand P5M for release of abducted policewomen
PNP chief Albayalde says government will not yield to the demand as they see kidnapping as a 'terror activity'
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
2 cops sacked for sleeping while on duty
National Capital Region Police Office chief Director Oscar Albayalde catches the policemen sleeping while they were supposed to be on duty during a surprise inspection at the Police Community Precinct 1 of the Anonas Police Station
5 killed as PH police resume drug war
The 5 deaths in Bulacan equal the number of drug-related killings in the previous five weeks, according to official data
Año, Dela Rosa to focus on eliminating police scalawags
Police chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa says he 'very much welcomes' the appointment of newly retired Armed Forces chief General Eduardo Año to supervise the police
NCRPO cop shot dead in Manila
Investigators have yet to determine the motive for the fatal attack on Police Officer 2 Joey Imperial in Sampaloc, Manila
The police's menace of guns, power, and machismo
When we give a gun to a person tasked to police and protect us, do we hope or do we worry?
DBM wants cops, soldiers to fund their own retirement
Taxpayers, like you and me, are the ones paying every year for the retirement fund of the military and police, budget chief Benjamin Diokno says
#SalamatSaSerbisyo: Netizens show support for Marawi soldiers, cops
Responding to MovePH s callout social media users share words of encouragement and gratitude for security forces battling terrorists in Marawi City
Bad or good intel: 5 questions on Abu Sayyaf presence in Bohol
Government forces foil an Abu Sayyaf attack in Bohol But it s hard to cheer when they let a notorious terrorist leader slip through
ASG leader behind foreigners' kidnap killed in Bohol
Muamar Askali better known as Abu Rami and said to be behind the kidnapping of foreign hostages also served as the Abu Sayyaf spokesman
Palace commends military, police for foiling Bohol terror attack
Malacañang assures the public that security forces are in control of the peace and order situation in Central Visayas
10 killed as gov't forces foil Abu Sayyaf attack in Bohol
5th UPDATE 3 soldiers a cop and at least 5 of the armed men are killed in clashes that started at 5 am on Tuesday April 11
AFP contradicts PNP on Maute presence in Metro Manila
UPDATED Members of the ISIS inspired group are not in the country s capital based on military intelligence
HRW: Duterte could be held liable for crimes against humanity
Human Rights Watch's latest report says Duterte's repeated calls to kill alleged drug personalities are 'indicative of a government policy to attack a specific civilian population'
[Newspoint] Duterte’s abridged war and peace
Not known to retreat in battle Mr Duterte has called off the twin campaigns on which he launched his presidency seven months ago – a war on drugs and peace talks
US cancellation of rifles sale a 'great opportunity,' says CPP
The Communist Party of the Philippines is against equipping the police with long firearms saying it is a US supported tactic against communist rebels
STAKEOUT: Police operation, noon at ngayon
Sa halos limang araw na pag stakeout nakita ko ang malaking bentahe ng mga operatiba sa ngayon kumpara noong dekada 80 at 90
FACT CHECK: Gordon on UN silence, Chicago and PH killings
Senator Gordon slams the UN for not hitting the US for its police related killings Is he right?
Newsbreak Reads: In war on drugs, lives of police at risk too
The rising body count in the Philippines bloody war against drugs has included several police officers killed in the line of duty
STAKEOUT: Sumisikip na ang mundo ng mga pulis na 'ninja'
Ang mga pulis na ninja ay sinasabing yumayaman dahil sa pagbebenta nila ng mga shabu na nakukumpiska nila sa mga raid
In war on drugs, lives of police at risk too
UPDATED Mas lugi pa nga kami kasi naghihintay kaming barilin eh Naghihintay kami na may action kami bago kami gumalaw eh says a precinct commander in Manila
Philippine police kill 10 in Duterte's war on crime
With Duterte encouraging them police have already killed dozens of suspected criminals between his election victory and being sworn into office
Drugs in PH, Comelec on Bautista, abortion victory | 12PM wRap
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Duterte death squad fears rise as Philippine police kill 8
Police insist the 8 drug suspects were killed lawfully with the officers only firing back after being shot at in 3 separate raids
A look at the state of crime, drugs in the Philippines
Should crime and drugs be an election issue based on statistics?
Duterte, Cayetano to give P75,000-P100,000 salary to policemen
The sum is 5 times the current monthly wage of the lowest ranking police officer and more than what the PNP chief earns
PNP change of command ceremony
The PNP confers retirement honors to outgoing OIC Deputy Director General Leonardo Espina and welcomes new chief Director Ricardo Marquez
PNPA topnotcher: Mamasapano clash shouldn't stop peace
Cadet Dennis Yuson is a son of a policeman from Mindanao
#AnimatED: Agonized cry for truth
The country needs to know what really happened and why – and make those responsible account for the slaughter in Mamasapano
See pageant policeman Neil Perez's Mister International national costume
All Filipino designers Neil says of the clothes he will wear during the pageant
Roxas: Cops won't leave posts during, after Ruby
DILG Secretary Mar Roxas assures the public that emergency responders – PNP and BFP personnel – will be ready to respond during and after Typhoon Ruby
Oplan 'Lambat-Sibat,' Gigya attack, cheating website | The wRap
The Philippine National Police reports a ‘downward trend’ in crime in the capital A hacker collective attacks a media integration platform affecting 80 news sites around the world The Philippines is the newest market for a cheating website
P7B worth of shabu seized from Chinese nationals
Some 1 100 kilos of shabu have been recovered from the 4 suspects Police say it is the largest haul in the country s campaign against illegal drugs
Rappler Newscast | June 25, 2014
Police is on a manhunt for 13 others in the pork scam Aquino says Senator Enrile’s age should be considered if he is jailed ISIS says it will take the war to neighboring countries
13 inmates remain at large after Bukidnon jailbreak
2nd UPDATE Nine escapees have surrendered or have been recaptured Police and military teams are pursuing the rest who broke from the Valencia City Jail
Less corruption in PH in the last 2 years – global study
A Transparency International survey shows 10 to 14 of PH respondents paid bribes but 84 are willing to get involved in anti corruption activities
Aquino distributes 22,000 pistols to PNP
President Benigno Aquino distributes 22 000 Glock pistols part of efforts to upgrade the equipment of the Philippine police
DILG to present gunman in Maconacon mayor slay
The DILG will present the arrested gunman on Saturday January 26
Bartolome approves P1.98-B pistol deal
The procurement of 59 904 pistols is one of the biggest deal entered into by the Philippine National Police and is expected to eliminate the firearms shortage of 148 000 cops
Puno aide: Why pick on me?
A consultant of resigned Interior and Local Government Secretary Rico Puno speaks up on the firearms issue
Puno quits, speaks up on Robredo issue
2nd UPDATE In a statement resigned DILG Undersecretary Rico Puno insists he got orders from the President to secure the offices of the late Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo
1 dead, 6 hurt in demolition
One person was killed while at least 6 were injured as heavily armed riot police clashed with hundreds of squatters in Parañaque
