DCPO debunks alleged kidnapping
THE alleged kidnapping incident at R. Castillo, Agdao, Davao City on the evening of March 19, 2024, has been confirmed as untrue......»»
53% drop in Davao City’s road accidents: DCPO-TEU
The Davao City Police Office-Traffic Enforcement Unit (DCPO-TEU) has reported a significant 53% decrease in road accidents during the first 16 days of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Deputy Chief Pcpt. Raymundo B. Bacera Jr. revealed these statistics during the ISpeak media forum, citing 213 recorded incidents in 2023, compared to only 102 in 2024. He noted a reduction in the number of vehicles involved, from 120 to 51. Human error was identified as the primary cause of accidents, accounting for 97% of cases, while vehicle defects and road defects contributed to 2% and 1% of incidents, respectively. Private vehicles were involved in 40% of the accidents, with common human errors including texting/calling while driving, overtaking, and speeding. The peak hours for accidents were identified as between 2 pm to 4 pm. Despite the implementation of the New Speed Limit Ordinance, which came into effect on January 11, 2024, Dionisio Abude, head of the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), emphasized that the ordinance cannot guarantee the absence of road incidents, highlighting the critical role of driver behavior and driving habits. Since the ordinance's enforcement, CTTMO and DCPO-TEU have issued citations to 730 violators, with private vehicles constituting 49% of the total, followed by motorcycles, taxis, trucks, public utility jeepneys, buses, and public utility vans......»»
CHR probes kidnapping of activist’s brother
The Commission on Human Rights is investigating the alleged kidnapping of a brother of an activist and former political prisoner in Batangas last week......»»
4 Laguna cops charged with kidnapping
Criminal complaints have been filed against four police officers and four other people in connection with the kidnapping of a resort caretaker in Los Baños, Laguna......»»
Chinese charged with kidnapping arrested
Chinese charged with kidnapping arrested.....»»
Cops conduct deep probe into prof’s claims of kidnapping
Cops conduct deep probe into prof’s claims of kidnapping.....»»
New DCPO chief pledges technology-driven approach
THE new director of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) underscored the utilization of technology to streamline their operations......»»
New DCPO chief to focus on personnel morale, asset optimization
THE Davao City Police Office (DCPO) bid farewell to PCol. Alberto Lupaz and welcomed its new City Director, PCol. Richard Bad-ang, in a turn-over ceremony at the Camp Captain Domingo E. Leonor on March 22......»»
DCPO assures security on Edsa commemoration
THE Davao City Police Office (DCPO) assures the public of the strict security implementation for the commemoration of the 38th Edsa People Power Revolution this Sunday, February 25, 2024, as around 290 police personnel will be deployed in several areas where rallies are staged......»»
DCPO cautions motels, nightclubs against accommodation of minors
TO PROTECT children from sexual exploitation and other abuses, the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) issued a stern warning to adult establishments from accommodating minors......»»
PDEA debunks watchlist docs on Marcos
The documents purportedly showing that President Marcos was on the watchlist of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency are fake, the PDEA announced yesterday......»»
Pagasa debunks ‘three days of darkness’ hoax
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) dismissed claims that the Earth will experience three days of darkness due to passing the “Photon Belts” starting April 8 as false. The state weather and astronomy bureau said Friday there is no scientific evidence to support the claim. “DOST-PAGASA would like to.....»»
DOJ indicts 3 in kidnap of 9 Chinese, Pinoys
The Department of Justice has indicted three suspects for the alleged kidnapping of six Chinese and three Filipinos in Muntinlupa last year......»»
Alleged abduction of 2-week-old probed
THE Davao City Police Office (DCPO), through the San Pedro Police Station, is currently investigating the reported abduction of a two-week-old baby boy by an unidentified woman in the city......»»
PMPI Issues Urgent Warning against Alleged Manipulation of People s Initiative for Constitutional Amendments
Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) expresses alarm over reports that a campaign to amend our Constitution through the people's initiative has begun.Various accounts have alleged that payment or aid is being used to lure people to sign documents to push for the so-called charter change through a people's initiative. Worse, there are reports that local government officials have facilitated these alleged c.....»»
PMPI Issues Urgent Warning against Alleged Manipulation of People s Initiative for Constitutional Amendments
Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) expresses alarm over reports that a campaign to amend our Constitution through the people's initiative has begun.Various accounts have alleged that payment or aid is being used to lure people to sign documents to push for the so-called charter change through a people's initiative. Worse, there are reports that local government officials have facilitated these alleged c.....»»
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......»»
Mob kills suspected kidnapper in Taxco, Mexico ahead of Holy Week processio
In a tragic incident in Taxco, Mexico, a woman was brutally beaten to death by a mob after being accused of kidnapping and killing a.....»»
Unique love storyline brings ‘Asawa ng Asawa Ko’ close to viewers
‘There was a farfetched but intriguing circumstance that would give the story a richer context, namely, the kidnapping and the four-year experience that would transform the protagonist from a protected, middle-class bride to a toughened survivor when she returns. That was the thing that was different in this project,’ says director Laurice Guillen of the ‘Asawa ng Asawa Ko’ storyline......»»
Life after kidnapping
For the first time in a long while, I exchanged my evening Net-flix bingeing for a book.....»»
Life after kidnapping
It was a gathering of people with a shared nightmare, that of being kidnapped......»»