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11,363 pass PNP entrance exams
A total of 11,363 out of 37,859 examinees passed the latest Philippine National Police (PNP) Entrance and Promotional Examinations, the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) said in a report by Philippine News Agency. This translates to a 30.01-percent passing rate of the exams on June 17 and...
Crime rate declines this year
The Philippine National Police (PNP) under the Marcos administration announced on Saturday a significant drop in crime rate this year compared to the same period last year. In a news forum in Quezon City, PNP Chief Police Gen. Benjamin Acorda reported that the overall crime rate has significantly d...
QC to arm cops with body cameras
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) would step up its security operations for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) with the use of body-worn cameras (BWCs) by its personnel, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. QCPD director Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan ...
PNP heightens campaign against cybercrimes
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. on Friday ordered all police regional offices to strengthen their campaign against cybercrimes, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In a press briefing in Camp Crame, Quezon City, Acorda underscored a "worrisome ...
PNP wants to prevent patronage system in recruitment
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it is looking to tighten its recruitment process to ensure that only honest and reliable individuals would be able to enter the service, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In an interview with reporters, PNP spokesperson Col. J...
PNP reports 8 poll-related incidents
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it has so far logged eight suspected election-related incidents (ERI) ahead of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on October 30, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In a press briefing at Camp Crame, Quezon C...
Muntinlupa police earns top honors for arresting most wanted persons
Muntinlupa City, Philippines - Muntinlupa City Police Chief, Colonel Angel Garcillano, presented the Unit Streamer Award and Plaque of Recognition to Mayor Ruffy Biazon. The accolades were conferred upon the Muntinlupa City Police for achieving the "Highest Number of Arrested Most Wanted Person...
24 PNP personnel test positive for illegal drugs
Twenty-four police officers across the country have tested positive for illegal drug use since January this year, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said in a report by Philippine News Agency. Based on the results of initial and confirmatory tests for the period January to August, the number repr...
Ex-cop in viral road rage case told to return separation pay
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it would continue demanding for the return of the separation pay received by dismissed police officer Wilfredo Gonzales, whose traffic altercation with a cyclist in Quezon City was widely circulated online, according to a report by Philippine News ...
Maranan named QCPD chief
Philippine National Police (PNP) Public Information Office chief Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan has been designated as the acting director of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD), according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Maranan replaced Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III, who resigned from th...