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DSWD tackles peace initiatives with AFP

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) revealed that they have discussed cooperation and peace initiatives with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). DSWD Assistant Secretary Arnel Garcia said the meeting on Monday was to discuss the program that will cover members of non-state armed groups and victims of terrorism. “We have.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Gibo, AFP officials visit security facilities in Aurora

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro and top officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) visited key security facilities in Aurora province on Thursday in an effort to ensure the country’s control over resources in the Philippine Rise......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Resupply missions in West Philippine Sea to continue – AFP

Amid continuing harassment by China, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the military will continue to carry out rotation and reprovisioning (RORE) missions to the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Young lawyer, 4 NPA comrades massacred by AFP—CPP

“Contrary to international laws of war, the victims were tortured and killed." The post Young lawyer, 4 NPA comrades massacred by AFP—CPP appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

DND lauds AFP operations vs Maute, NPA

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro yesterday lauded the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for its recent successful operations against members of the Dawlah Islamiya-Maute group and the New People’s Army in separate encounters in Lanao del Norte, Negros Occidental and Bohol last week......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

FACT CHECK | Roque’s claim that Task Force Davao will be disbanded is false

MindaNews fact-checked the claims of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque that Task Force (TF) Davao will be disbanded as Dabawenyos expressed concern that the city’s security will be weakened if such will happen. His claim is false, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The AFP has refuted the claims of former presidential […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Doctors cite unmedicated mental illness in Sydney mall attack

No one can know the mind of Sydney shopping mall killer Joel Cauchi, but psychiatrists say one underlying cause of his rampage is evident: he had schizophrenia, stopped his medication and fell out of treatment. People have searched for a fathomable motive since the April 13 knife attack at Bondi Junction, in which five women.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Marcos: Gentleman’s agreement on South China Sea dispute deliberately kept secret

The “gentleman’s agreement” on the South China Sea dispute forged by the Duterte administration and China was a “secret deal” deliberately hidden from the public, President Marcos said yesterday, as he raised a number of questions about the motive and compromises surrounding the move......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Taguig RTC convicts Cedric Lee, Deniece Cornejo, others over illegal detention of Vhong Navarro

In a 94-page decision, Taguig RTC Branch 153 has sentenced Lee, Cornejo, Ferdinand Guerrero, and Simeon Raz to reclusion perpetua, equivalent to 40 years imprisonment, for their involvement in the 2014 case concerning the extortion and assault of Navarro......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

2 cops held for extortion

Two policemen were arrested in Cotabato City on Friday for allegedly extorting money from a motorist in exchange for his impounded vehicle......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

13 BI officers face kidnap, extortion raps

Thirteen officers of the Bureau of Immigration accused of kidnapping 16 Indians are facing criminal charges before the Pasay City prosecutor’s office......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Belmonte: No tolerance for corruption

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte yesterday reiterated her zero-tolerance policy against corruption following the arrest of an official for alleged extortion......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Lawyer claims Isko Ouano was a victim of ‘mistaken identity’

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The legal counsel of Francisco “Isko” Ouano believed that his client was a victim of mistaken identity. Lawyer Nelson Macabocsit said he was prepared to prove that Ouano was innocent of the robbery and extortion charges against him. Ouano, 48, along with two other accused – Joselito Agtuca, 46, and German.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Wanted for high-profile crimes killed in Bangsamoro police operation

A suspect in a series of motorcycle theft, multiple murder, extortion and operation of a drug den, who has links with local terrorist groups, was killed while his companion was wounded in a shootout with policemen in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte on Thursday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

MMDA enforcer probed for extortion

A Metropolitan Manila Development Authority traffic enforcer is under investigation for allegedly extorting P15,000 from a motorist along Luzon Avenue in Quezon City on March 15......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

3 nabbed for using FL’s name in extortion scheme

Three persons are facing criminal charges following their arrest in Pasay City for allegedly using the name of First Lady Liza Marcos in extorting P5 million from a businessman......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

PNP nabs scammers using first lady s name for extortion

Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group said that the swindlers who use the name of First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos for their scheme extorted P5 million from a businessman......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Mendoza cannot suspend Calabarzon LTO chief accused of extortion

Land Transportation Office chief Vigor Mendoza has no authority to suspend the head of the LTO in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon), even as complaints of alleged corruption have been filed at Malacañang against the official......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Hontiveros: Quiboloy must answer for alleged extortion of OFWs

Reynita Fernandez, an OFW based in Singapore, said that she and other migrant workers were pressured and harassed into giving 90% of their salaries to Quiboloy......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

5 NAIA officers charged with extortion

Criminal charges were filed yesterday against five security officers who allegedly extorted money from a Chinese at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024