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From the Newsrooms: February 25 to March 2, 2024
HEADLINES LAST week called public attention to the killing of 17-year-old Jerhode "Jemboy" Baltazar who was shot by police in August 2023. A local court promulgated on February 27 the murder case filed against six police officers, who were earlier terminated from service. The court's conviction of one of the accused was downgraded to homicide. Four others were convicted for illegal discharge of firearms. Another accuse.....»»
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......»»
Police still determining motive behind ambush of female doc
The chief of police of Buluan in Maguindanao del Sur said investigations are still ongoing to determine the motive behind the ambush of a female doctor Saturday night. “We are gathering more details to deepen our investigation,” 1Lt. Cemafranco Cemacio, chief of Police of Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur, said. Dr. Sharmaine Ceballos Baroquillo, 27, a resident […].....»»
Seoul police chief indicted over Halloween crush
SEOUL — South Korean prosecutors have indicted the head of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency , charging him with contributing through negligence to the Halloween crowd crush in Seoul in 2022 that killed nearly 160 people, according to the Seoul Western District Prosecutors Office. The indictment of Seoul police chief Kim Kwang-ho came more than.....»»
Seoul police chief indicted over Halloween crush
Seoul police chief Kim Kwang-ho is the highest-ranking police official charged in connection with the crowd crush.....»»
Ex-Munti mayor cleared of P97 million graft charge
The Sandiganbayan has acquitted former Muntinlupa mayor Aldrin San Pedro of a graft case that stemmed from the allegedly anomalous procurement of P97.52 million worth of fire trucks from 2008 to 2009......»»
6 cops charged before ombudsman
Six police officers in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, including the chief of the municipal police, are facing charges before the Office of the Ombudsman for allegedly planting evidence against a social media content creator......»»
1,457 cops to secure Manila’s Lunar New Year festivities
At least 1,457 police officers will secure Lunar New Year festivities, as Philippine National Police chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. guaranteed Chinese nationals their safety during the celebrations......»»
College instructor sacked over triggering remarks about self-harm
A faculty member from a university in Cebu has been dismissed after an audio recording of him encouraging students to engage in self-harm went viral on social media......»»
Sandigan denies ex-PNP exec’s bid to junk helicopter case
The Sandiganbayan has denied a bid by former Senior Police Officer 4 Ma. Linda Padojinog to dismiss the graft case against her that stemmed from the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) purchase of allegedly overpriced, second-hand helicopters in 2009......»»
Cebu City police probe habal-habal driver’s possible involvement in crimes
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City police are looking into the possible involvement of a habal-habal driver, who was caught with an unregistered firearm during a checkpoint on Monday, April 1, in previous crimes, including the illegal drug trade. Police Major Henry Savior Orbiso, chief of Parian Police Station, told CDN Digital that they will.....»»
2 cops catch police spouses having an ‘affair’ in mall parking lot
MANILA, Philippines — Two police officers are facing adultery and concubinage complaints after their spouses — who are also law enforcers — caught them allegedly having an affair at a mall parking lot in Laguna, according to police. In a report on Sunday, the Laguna Police Provincial Office (PPO) said the two complainants caught their partners allegedly.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
Laguna Police Provincial Office bags the Best PPO Award in CALABARZON
CAMP BGEN PACIANO RIZAL, Sta Cruz, Laguna – Laguna Police Provincial Office (LPPO) was awarded as the Best Police Provincial Office in the CALABARZON region during the Awarding Ceremony coinciding the Flag-Ceremony at Camp Vicente Lim, Calamba City on February 19th, 2024. Laguna Police Provincial Director Police Colonel Gauvin Mel Yamashita Unos, received the award […].....»»
Police: No truth to bomb threat at PI’s prayer rally
The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has debunked a text message claiming a bomb threat at the People's Initiative (PI) “Unity for One Nation, One Prayer” rally in San Pedro Square. The message warned of possible explosions at Rizal Park, one of the rally venues. Despite the lack of credible threats, the police urged vigilance and cooperation from the public for safety. Approximately 300 police personnel were deployed to secure various rally points, with additional support from volunteers and security clusters. Task Force Davao also activated a high alert status as part of the city's security measures. Captain John Louie Dema-ala confirmed that the circulating threat was unfounded and aimed at intimidating rallyists. Despite this, nearly 17,000 Dabawenyos joined the rally to oppose the proposed Charter change (Cha-cha) movement. The police and security forces remain vigilant and are conducting ongoing investigations into the social media threat......»»
Roads cleared in Ashburton following report of suspicious item on Tancred Street
A suspicious item reported to Police at 3.20pm has been checked and found to be of no concern.The cordons in place while Police examined the item have been lifted and roads are open.Police would like to thank the public for their assistance.ENDSIssued by the Police Media Centre. Source: NZ Police.....»»
Rommel Marbil appointed as new PNP chief
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Police Major General Rommel Francisco Marbil as the new chief of the Philippine National Police......»»
San Carlos welcomes new city police chief
San Carlos welcomes new city police chief.....»»
Answer planting of evidence raps, 5 Nueva Ecija cops told
The police chief of Cabiao, Nueva Ecija and four of his officers have been asked to answer the criminal and administrative complaints filed against them by a social media content creator over alleged planting of evidence......»»