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Weaponizing the crime of genocide
All too often the murder of people begins with the murder of language......»»
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 […].....»»
The Mayor of Virac expresses gratitude to the former Chief of Police and extends full support to the new leadership of PNP Virac
Mayor Sammy Laynes conveys his appreciation for the service rendered by outgoing Chief of Police Robert Kevin Caparosso during his tenure at the Virac Municipal Police Station for several years. Meanwhile, the mayor pledges his full support to the new leadership under OIC Chief of Police Emsol Icawat. “We also thank our outgoing chief, PMAJ […] The post The Mayor of Virac expresses gratitude to the former Chief of Police and extends full support to the new leadership of PNP Virac appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»
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.....»»
Free expression under attack, artist groups urge UN to probe PH laws
“Our gravest concern now is the new policies which attack freedom of expression: specifically the Anti-Terror Law and Executive Order 70 which created the NTF-ELCAC. This emboldened state actors, such as the police and military to commit abuses on a scale last seen during the first Marcos administration.” The post Free expression under attack, artist groups urge UN to probe PH laws appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
6 behind murder of police captain in Maguindanao del Norte attack
Six, not just one gunman as earlier reported, were tagged in the brutal killing of a police captain at the public market in Parang town in Maguindanao del Norte on Thursday, two of them policemen with master sergeant ranks......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
Crimes in Japan rise 17 pct in 2023
TOKYO, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The number of police-recognized criminal offenses in Japan in 2023 increased 17 percent from the previous year to 703,351, data showed Thursday. Among them, the number of serious crimes, including murder and sexual assault cases, climbed 29.8 percent to 12,372, and that of robberies rose 18.6 percent to 1,361, according to the National Police Agency (NPA). Meanwhile, sexual offen.....»»
Crimes in Japan rise 17 pct in 2023
TOKYO, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The number of police-recognized criminal offenses in Japan in 2023 increased 17 percent from the previous year to 703,351, data showed Thursday. Among them, the number of serious crimes, including murder and sexual assault cases, climbed 29.8 percent to 12,372, and that of robberies rose 18.6 percent to 1,361, according to the National Police Agency (NPA). Meanwhile, sexual offen.....»»
Filipinos nabbed over corpses in Tokyo face ‘murder’ probe
'We will see in the next few weeks what will be the final charges to be filed against them. The embassy is...ready to continue providing assistance,' DFA Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega says.....»»
‘Radicalized’ 16-year-old shot dead by Australian police
SYDNEY — Western Australian police shot and killed a “radicalized” 16-year-old boy with a knife who had wounded a member of the public in Perth, police and the state premier said Sunday. The teenager “rushed” at police after wounding someone and was fatally shot by an officer, Premier Roger Cook told a news conference. “There.....»»
Iloilo police killed in line of duty; suspect neutralized in police operation
Iloilo police killed in line of duty; suspect neutralized in police operation.....»»
Holy Week drugs: CV police seize P39.3M in illegal drugs
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Holy Week drugs worth P39,370,368 were seized by Central Visayas police who also apprehended 1,296 suspects during this period. According to data from the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7), this accomplishment was the result of unrelenting police operations conducted from March 24-31, 2024. PRO-7 earlier relayed that this year’s.....»»
Church visits are allowed only until 10 p.m. – Police chief
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Church visits on Maundy Thursday will only be allowed until 10 p.m. the chief of the Cebu City police announced on Thursday, March 28. Police Colonel Ireneo B. Dalogdog, City Director of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) said that the public is not allowed inside religious places past 10:00 p.m......»»
LCPO gets an acting city director
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) has a new acting city director following the promotion and transfer of Police Colonel Elmer Lim to another region. This was confirmed by Police Lieutenant Colonel Christian Torres, spokesperson for the LCPO. Torres stated that Police Colonel Noel Flores, the current Deputy Regional Director for.....»»
Davao police clueless on Quiboloy’s whereabouts
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 24 March) — Police authorities in the Davao region claim they are still clueless on the whereabouts of Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy. The Senate had earlier ordered the arrest of Quiboloy for his continued refusal to attend its investigation of alleged human trafficking and child abuse. Police major Catheine Dela Rey, Police […].....»»
Police beef up security in Davao region for Holy Week
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 25 March) – Around 3,000 police personnel have been deployed to secure various areas in the Davao region for the Holy Week observance, an official of the Police Regional Office (PRO)-Davao said on Monday. Police Major Catherine Dela Rey, PRO-Davao spokesperson, said the deployment of more security personnel was intended to ensure that […].....»»
Wearing of PNP uniforms is illegal, police exec reminds civilians
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Civilians are prohibited by law from wearing police uniforms or other uniforms of law enforcement agencies in the Philippines. This was the reminder of Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette Rafter, deputy director for operations of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO). READ: ‘Policewoman’ nabbed, charged for unauthorized use of PNP uniform, ID.....»»