Police News
Suspects defrauding contractors caught
The National Bureau of Investigation on Friday announced the arrest of four men who allegedly defrauded would-be contractors by claiming supposed links with Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In a statement, the NBI-Anti-Organized and Transnation...
Caloocan Mayor Hails Arrest of Most Wanted Suspect in Theft Case
Mayor Along Malapitan lauded the recent capture of Mary Joy Mercado Baltazar, a key suspect in an ongoing theft case. Baltazar, identified as one of the city's most wanted individuals, was apprehended based on a warrant of arrest linked to Criminal Case No. 25681. The successful resolution of th...
PNP reports decline in 8 'focus crimes'
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Saturday said eight "focus crimes" decreased by 8.18 percent from January to October compared to the same period in 2022, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. The so-called eight focus crimes are murder, homicide, physical injury, r...
PNP reshuffle affects 5 officials
Five ranking police officials have been included in the latest reorganization of the Philippine National Police (PNP), according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Based on PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr.'s order dated Nov. 17 that took effect on the same date, Director for Information a...
PNP denies destabilization plot
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Saturday reassured the public there is no brewing destabilization plot as it dismissed reports of “uneasiness” among its ranks, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo made the statement when asked ...
PNP warns policemen against using EDSA bus lane
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it would not tolerate police officers violating traffic laws and regulations, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo made this assurance after authorities apprehended a total of 514 violators, inc...
Acorda proposes longer tenure for next PNP chief
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. is hoping his successor would have a longer tour of duty to sustain programs and projects, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Acorda, a member of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class of 1991, assumed the top PNP l...
PNP vows to make Philippines safe for journalists
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. on Tuesday reiterated the police force's commitment to protecting all journalists and media practitioners in the wake of the killing of radio anchor Juan Jumalon, popularly known as Johnny Walker, in Calamba, Misamis Occidental,&nbs...
43 licensed professionals join PNP ranks
A total of 43 technical professionals were inducted into the Philippine National Police (PNP) Officer Corps on Wednesday under its 2023 Lateral Entry Program, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. administered the oath of office of the 43 newly app...
San Juan launches crime reporting mobile app
In a significant leap towards enhancing public safety and government efficiency, San Juan City, under the leadership of Mayor Francis Zamora, has been at the forefront of innovation. The city was recently chosen as the pilot site for the implementation of a groundbreaking mobile app aimed at facilit...