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PRO-10 RESUMES RECRUITMENT OF APPLICANTS
Wednesday 29th of May 2013
CAGAYAN DE ORO, May 29 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) Recruitment Program for Police Officers 1 (PO1) will start on June 14. Oath-taking of successful applicants will be on September 30.
PCSupt Catalino B Rodriguez Jr, Regional Director, Police Regional Office (PRO-10) said that after a series of screening and deliberation, those who will take their oath shall immediately be turned over to Regional Training School (RTS) 10, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City for their basic training.
The PNP, through its transformation roadmap known as PATROL Plan 2030, will achieve to make the organization a highly competent police force where every pol...
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11Apr2013CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Apr. 11 (PIA) -- Misamis Oriental Police Provincial Office released an updated crime situation in the Province which showed a significant increase of crime volume compared to the previous year’s reports during the Provincial Peace and Order Council meeting on March 22. P/Supt Rolando Hinanay cited that the rise in crime volume from January 2012 to February 2013 is due to the increase of crimes against property against theft. The recorded increase of non-index crimes on t...
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21Mar2013CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, March 21 -- Amidst the unusual incidence of street crimes in this city, Police Regional Officer here (PRO-10) is reminding the public to take all necessary precautionary measures to keep their families safe. More personnel will be deployed this Holy week and summer seasons for increased police presence in the streets and for other intelligence-driven and law enforcement operations. PRO-10 recognizes the efforts extended by the community, especially those belonging to the...
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07Mar2013CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, March 7 -- The Police Regional Office (PRO) has ordered the deployment of more policemen in Northern Mindanao following the killing of two police officers in Iligan City on March 2. Police Chief Supt. Catalino B. Rodriguez Jr., regional director, has ordered the doubling of police operations even before the noise barrage by Xavier University students. The Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB) deployed 40 police officers each in the city police offices of Iligan and Caga...
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28Feb2013CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 28 -- Joint elements of Libona Municipal Police Station and the Regional Public Safety Battalion a suspect in Barangay Sil-ipon, Libona, Bukidnon at about 10 p.m., February 26. He has a pending arrest warrant for attempted homicide issued by Judge Lourdes Eltanal-Ignacio of the Municipal Trial Court (MTC) of Bukidnon. His arrest was a result of the continuous manhunt operations conducted jointly by members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Armed Forces of t...
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18Feb2013CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb 18 (PIA) -- The Directorate for Logistics in Camp Crame has provided Police Regional Office of Region 10 (PRO-10) 11 motorcycles that will be used to boost police visibility in Northern Mindanao. The end-users, mostly from remote barangays, can now expand their visits to areas not passable by patrol cars, said PCSupt Catalino B. Rodriguez Jr, regional director, PRO-10. He added although this number is far below when compared to the total number of police stations in ...
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13Feb2013CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 13 (PIA) -- The joint operations of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and Philippine National Police (PNP) in Northern Mindanao has resulted to the confiscation of P8,778,280.85-worth of illegal drugs particularly shabu and marijuana in 2012. Regional Director Emerson L. Margate of PDEA-10 has reported that this was made possible with joined efforts of other law enforcement agencies and local government units. PDEA and PNP arrested 552 persons the previous ye...
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08Feb2013DAVAO CITY, Feb 8 (PIA)--The Police Regional Office is set to spearhead a human rights rally at the Freedom Park Saturday as part of its campaign to put a stop to all violent incidents perpetrated by the communist rebels. Superintendent Filmore Escobal, chief of the community relations of the Davao Region Police Regional Office, said the rally will push for the release of two government personnel abducted by the New People’s Army in Laak, Compostela Valley, stop the use of improvised landmine...
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06Feb2013CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 6 -- Facilitators from the Philippine National Police (PNP) Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management (DIDM) and Information Technology Management System (ITMS) in Camp Crame, Quezon City completed the Five-Day e-Rogues’ and e-Warrant System’s Training held at Camp Alagar, Lapasan, Cagayan De Oro City. Two hundred thirty-four police officers with basic computer knowledge participated in the training which formally closed February 1. PSSupt Jerry C ...
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05Feb2013CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 5 --The Police Regional Office 10 celebrates 22nd PNP Foundation Day on February 4, in Camp 1Lt Vicente Alagar, Lapasan, this city. PDir Manuel Rebugio Barcena, Director for Integrated Police Operations-Eastern Mindanao, was guest of honor and speaker. Among the highlights of the activity included the presentation of awards to the police commissioned officers, police non-commissioned officers and members of the community who contributed to the success of PRO-10’s...
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21Jan2013MANILA, Jan 21 (PIA) -- With gun ban now strictly enforced, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has intensified watch for loose firearms especially at shipping terminals. PCG chief Rear Admiral Rodolfo Isorena ordered all coast guard units to intensify its campaign against illegal firearms, few months before the midterm elections. Isorena tasked all operating units to be more vigilant in monitoring underground movements especially in identified election hotspots in the country in cooperation wi...
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24Dec2012TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol Dec. 24 (PIA) -- Around 89 police officers from the Central Visayas police regional office arrived here in Bohol to beef up the security in the province for the holiday season. The new police officers comprised of both men and women will soon be assigned to complement town stations but as of now, are temporarily stationed at Camp Dagohoy for their unit briefings, according to PSSupt Constantino Barot last Thursday. These new police officers would be briefed of all the...
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30Nov2012BATANGAS CITY, Nov. 30 (PIA) -- A number of politicians in the province of Batangas has heeded the call of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to surrender their firearms for safekeeping and insure orderly and peaceful elections next year. PSSupt. Atty. Rosauro Acio, PNP provincial director said he ordered all the municipal police chiefs in the province to convince all politicians and political candidates in their respective areas to turnover their fireams until the election period is over. ...
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21Nov2012BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, Nov 21 (PIA) -- Agbalin nga katulungan dagiti mangiwaywayat ti linteg nga mangibawbawal ti panagsigarilyo kadagiti matatao nga lugar ditoy Nueva Vizcaya dagiti kameng ti media. Sigun kenni Virginia Galapon, Tobacco Control coordinator ti Nueva Vizcaya, madaman iti inda panangaramid kadagiti Identification Cards wenno ID nga usaren dagiti media tapno agbalin dagitoy nga katulungan ti Philippine National Police (PNP) nga mangpasardeng iti panagsigarilyo kadagiti matao ...
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08Nov2012QUEZON CITY, Nov 8 (PIA) -- The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Process (OPAPP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) formalized a partnership in peace and human rights promotion during a ceremonial signing of a terms of reference (TOR) Thursday. The interagency partnership, otherwise called Complaint Monitoring Working Group (CMWG), was formed to improve and focus on the processing of the human rights viola...
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20Oct2012BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 20 (PIA) -- Police Regional Office (PRO) 13 has launched a seminar on Integrated Transformation Program-Performance Governance System here to improve its performance in the delivery of police services. The first phase of the seminar was held at the Multi-Purpose Hall of 13th Regional Public Safety Battalion. PSupt Susan Jalla, chief of Regional Crime Laboratory 13 and secretariat of Performance Governance System, discussed the importance of the PNP individual scorecard. Scor...
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15Oct2012BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 15 (PIA) -- The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has turned over P200,000 worth of dental and X-ray equipment to the Regional Police Office 13 Regional Hospital. Attending the turn over and memorandum of agreement signing between PCSO and the PNP were top PCSO officials from Manila led by PCSO General Manager Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II and PCSO Mindanao Operations Manager Carlito Kho, with Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante, Jr. and PhilHealth Regional Vice Pres...
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08Oct2012CAMP SEC. RUPERTO K. KANGLEON, Palo, Leyte, Oct 8 (PIA) -- Government security measures are in place to protect and ensure the safety of visiting foreign nationals and domestic tourists in Eastern Visayas, Police Region 8 Director Elmer R. Soria said. “Peace and order is the key to a successful tourism industry as safety and security of visitors is a primary concern of tourists when travelling to tourist destinations," said Soria during the activation of the Tacloban Tourist Police Unit on...
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04Oct2012QUEZON CITY, Oct 4 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) recently forged a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to fight transnational crime and strengthen police cooperation at the same time. In a release, PNP chief Nicanor A. Bartolome and AFP Commissioner Tony Negus signed the MOU Tuesday in Canberra, Australia. “This agreement marks a new beginning in bilateral relations between the police forces of the Philippines and Australia under the sp...
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01Oct2012ANTIPOLO CITY, Rizal, Oct 1 (PIA) -- Antipolo City’s newly commissioned Philippine National Police (PNP) officers headed by P/Supt. Rodino Elfa and Insp. Noland Nario have paid a courtesy call to Antipolo City Mayor Nilo Leyble. The new police officers are a welcome addition to augment the present manpower considering the city’s area of 38,000 hectares and a population of 700,000. Order and public safety is one of the priority programs under the local government’s nine-point agenda. ...
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27Sep2012MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon, September 27 (PIA) —The Provincial Police Office here reported during the recent Provincial Peace and Order Council meeting that crime incidence from January to July 2012 this year decreased compared to the same period last year. Gov. Calingasan, who heads the PPOC and Vice Gov. Jose Ma. R. Zubiri Jr as the vice-chair, however, said there were undisclosed reports on proliferation of illegal drug trade and illegal gambling particularly in the cities of Malaybalay an...
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19Sep2012SURIGAO CITY, Sept 19 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) will be conducting its annual Cadet Test for the four-year Bachelor of Science in Public Safety on October 28 at designated testing centers nationwide. Requirements for admission of interested applicants are: must be a natural born Filipino citizen; of good moral character; 17 to 21 years old at the time of admission; at least high school graduate; has no financial obligations; single and with no parental obligations; ...
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13Sep2012VIRAC, Catanduanes, Sept 13 (PIA) -- Elements of Philippine National Police (PNP) arrested seven residents of Barangay Moning, Baras on September 4 after being caught using air compressors to catch fish. A team composed of SPO1 Renato Acuna, PO3 Warren Obal, and PO2 Roland Tejerero arrested the seven, including two brothers at around 4 p.m. while fishing. A motorized banca, two spear guns, an air compressor tank and motor, a 25-meter long hose, and a fish net were confiscated from the arrested...
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13Sep2012SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Sept 13 (PIA) -- The family of Senior Police Officer 4 Igmedio L. Dugeña, assigned at the San Fernando City Police Station, was adjudged 1st runner-up Model PNP Family 2012 contest at the national level. Other awardees are the families of SPO4 Elmer G. Jaramel of Sta. Cruz Police Station in Ilocos Sur; SPO3 Arcellie O. Pang-ag of Burgos Police Staiton; Police Senior Inspector Judy B. Calica of Bauang Police Station; and SPO4 Rodrigo N. Noe of Aringay Police Station...
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10Sep2012QUEZON CITY, Sept 10 (PIA) -- Philippine National Police Director General Nicanor A. Bartolome ordered newly installed chief of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Chief Superintendent Leandro A. Espina to intensify anticrime efforts in Metro Manila. "Hit hard on criminals and protect the people," Bartolome told Espina. Bartolome has mobilized the entire 17,000-strong police force in Metro Manila to cover every square inch of the 21 identified crime prone areas in the metropolis...
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08Sep2012MARIKINA CITY, Sept 8 (PIA) -- The city government of Marikina together with the Civic Action Team (CAT) of Marikina Inc., and the Philippine National Police-Marikina will celebrate the 23rd Police Memorial Day on Sunday, September 9. The said activity aims to honor Marikina City policemen who died in the line of duty and those who died of natural causes. The city government wants people of Marikina and of the Philippines to be aware of their heroism. A flag-raising ceremony will be held at 7 ...
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08Sep2012ROXAS CITY, Capiz, Sept 8 (PIA) -- All Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams (BPAT) of 42 villages of Panay, Capiz have undergone a seminar and training on the maintenance of peace and order in the barangay. Panay Police Community Relations Officer Roldan Diama said they have already conducted a two-day seminar and training for members of the BPAT as partner of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in ensuring peace and order in the grassroots. Diama said the training for BPAT was clustered where ...
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28Aug2012PAGADIAN CITY, Aug 28 (PIA) -- The Ecolink Philippines, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) conducted a candle lighting ceremony in front of the Jose Rizal monument, city complex here on Thursday evening. Ecolink Philippines is a civil society organization in Mindanao that promotes good governance, social accountability, and campaigns for anticorruption. The ceremony started at 6 p.m. and was attended by members of Ecolink Phils, ...
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25Aug2012LAGAWE, Ifugao, Aug. 25 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police here is implementing OPLAN “Red Eye.” PI Jeffrey Vicente, the chief of police of Hingyon Police Station said this is a holistic approach to curb crimes, particularly motorcycle theft and motorcycle-riding criminals. Reports from the PNP reveal that motorcycle theft is proliferating in most of the municipalities in the province such as Lagawe, Kiangan, Lamut and Alfonso Lista for the past months. However, until now no suspects...
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22Aug2012QUEZON CITY, August 22 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) chief has extended the agency's condolences to the family and friends of the late Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse M. Robredo. In a statement, PNP chief Nicanor A. Bartolome said that the 147,000 men and women of the PNP mourn the demise of Robredo. €œAs the Chief of the PNP, I extend the deepest sympathy of all officers and men to the family of the late Secretary,€ said Bartolom...
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22Aug2012LUCBAN, Quezon, August 22 (PIA) -- Police Director Arnulfo R. Perez of Camp Crame, Quezon City along with Philippine National Police (PNP) Region 4A Police Chief Supt. James Andres B. Melad and Police Senior Supt. Valeriano de Leon, provincial director of Quezon Provincial Police Office led the blessing and inauguration of the newly constructed municipal police station at barangay Tinamnan in this town last August 17. In his message, Director Perez thanked local officials, employees of the mun...
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14Aug2012QUEZON CITY, Aug 14 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) Disaster Response Plan "Oplan Saklolo" remains in effect in Metro Manila and most parts of Luzon for rescue, relief and rehabilitation operations. In a statement, PNP Spokesman Generoso R. Cerbo Jr. said their rescue units remain deployed in some affected areas where flood victims need to be evacuated to safer ground or be supplied with basic provisions. Cerbo said local police and highway patrol group units also remain in thei...
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31Jul2012CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, July 31 (PIA) -- Personnel of the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) has undergone a week-long inspection of the organization's operational readiness in a bid to further improve and strengthen PNP's performance in the region. Dubbed the "Annual General Inspection-Operational Readiness, Security Inspection Test and Evaluation (AGI-ORSITE)," the inspection served as gauge by which the organization can advance its capability and effectiveness in matters needing police ...
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24Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 24 (PIA) -- Police Regional Office (PRO)-13 has recognized the urgency of addressing key strategic issues outlined in the Philippine National Police (PNP) Integrated Transformation Program (ITP), the PNP’s roadmap to transform the organization into a more capable, effective and credible police force. In order to fully implement the program, an advisory group at the regional level needs to be institutionalized. The PRO 13 Technical Working Group (TWG) headed by PSSupt David ...
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18Jul2012QUEZON CITY, July 18 (PIA) -- Around 6,000 police from the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) are all set for President Benigno S. Aquino III’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) Monday, July 23. In a statement, Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Nicanor A. Bartolome yesterday visited the NCRPO headquarters in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City to personally assess the final security preparations of NCRPO in assuming law enforcement and public safety operations. NCRPO Chief ...
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17Jul2012QUEZON CITY, July 17 (PIA) -- The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) is preparing for President Benigno S. Aquino III’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 23. As part of the preparations, members of NCRPO held its annual Civil Disturbance Management (CDM) competition at the Quirino Grandstand, Manila on July 14. District Public Safety Battalions (DPSB) from five police districts including the regional public safety battalion (RPSB) from NCRPO headquarters particip...
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16Jul2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, July 16 -- The Police Regional Office (PRO)-10 announced the recruitment and selection of qualified applicants for appointment as Police Officers 1 (PO1) to fill the 95 attrition vacancies for the second semester of calendar year 2012. This attrition quota is intended to add to the manpower complement of PRO-10 to further strengthen its capability. It shall cover the vacancies resulting from PNP personnel who left the police service as a result of their retirement, death, d...
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12Jul2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, July 12 -- The Regional Personnel and Human Resource Development Division of Police Regional Office (PRO)-10 is accepting applicants for the position of Accountant III. This position remained vacant since last March 2012 after a non-uniformed personnel retired from the government service. The appointment for accounting positions in the Philippine National Police (PNP) requires that it must be deliberated by the comptrollership board upon the recommendation of the chief of ...
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11Jul2012MANILA, July 11 (PIA) -- The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) will sanction any local chief executive - whether governor, city and municipal mayor, including barangay chairmen--if they defy or fail to comply with President Benigno Aquino III’s directive for a total log ban in all natural and residual forests of the country. “It is the local chief executives’ (LCEs) statutory duty to enforce all laws and ordinances relative to the governance of the LGU and the exercise of...
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08Jul2012OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, July 8 (PIA) -- At least four awardees of the 17th Police Community Relations (PCR) Month of the Philippine National Police (PNP), in region 10, this year, comes from Misamis Occidental. These awardees were cited for their achievement in the implementation of various projects that bring about peace and safety of the people in communities in their respective areas of responsibility (AOR). The awarding ceremonies held at the PNP-10 headquarters in Cagayan de Oro...
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04Jul2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, June 3 -- Members of Police Regional Office 10 headed by PCSupt. Jufel C. Adriatico, Regional Director, and the Philippine National Police (PNP) Regional Screening Committee formally witnessed the reception of 233 police recruits who, after completing the three (3) long months of tedious processing and validation of their mental, medical and physical fitness, were turned over to the Regional Training School to start their one (1) year training. Forty-one (41) of them, repre...
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01Jul2012OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, July 1 (PIA) -- Some 2,500 seedlings of mostly mahogany and falcate species were planted by the members of the Ozamiz City Police Station (OCPS), together with its field training personnel (FTP) and the Joint Task Force Panguil, on June 27. The planting activity was in support to the project of Police Director General Nicanor Bartolome, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) dubbed as “Pulis Makakalikasan: 10 Milyong Puno Pamana Sa Kinabukasan.” ...
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28Jun2012OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, June 28 (PIA) -- Creation of the Student Crime Prevention Committee (SCPC) in Misamis Annex Integrated School (MAIS) highlighted the celebration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT) in the city last June 26. The activity was part of the intensified information, education, and communication campaign on illegal drug abuse prevention waged by the Ozamiz City Police Station (OCPS), Police Supt. JonasT. Amparo, chief of OCPS,...
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27Jun2012MARIA, Siquijor, June 26 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Siquijor province has launched the electronic blotter system, a faster and reliable mode of transmitting crime information. In a report from the PNP here, six new computer sets were specially designed for the e-blotter system. Each municipality will have one of the new computers programmed for the system, but all municipalities have to be internet-connnected to access the new system. E-blotter is the fastest and most ...
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26Jun2012QUEZON CITY, June 26 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) joins the campaign to fight the use of illegal drugs as the nation today observes the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking pursuant to United Nations Declaration dated December 7, 1987, and Presidential Proclamation No. 264 issued on June 1, 1988. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Global Action for Healthy Communities without Drugs.” PNP Chief Nicanor A. Bartolome encouraged all police pe...
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19Jun2012TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, June 19 (PIA) -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) to release retiree benefit payments via Automated Teller Machines (ATM) to strike out all ghost pensioners from the current database. “We call on the Retired PNP Officers Association to begin securing ATM accounts so they can receive their pension payments much faster and more efficiently. We ask for their support on this measure, not just because of the conveniences...
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08Jun2012CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar, June 8 (PIA) -- A total of 391 pieces of assorted good lumber with a total estimate of 3,250 board feet from illegally cut logs were confiscated by the 8th Infantry (Stormtroopers) Division (8thID), Philippine Army (PA), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and the Philippine National Police (PNP) from January to May 2012. The anti-illegal logging campaign in Eastern Visayas is a joint effort of the army’s 8th ID, PNP and DENR, which resulted to the ...
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06Jun2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, June 6 (PIA) -- In line with the opening of classes and the end of summer vacation, PCSupt. Jufel C. Adriatico reactivated Oplan Balik Eskwela 2012, which provides the guidelines and procedures of maintaining the operational readiness of police units in responding to peace and order concerns, including threats from criminal elements. Police Regional Office (PRO)-10 ensures that students have access to a safe environment conducive to learning, not only during the opening of...
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06Jun2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, June 6 -- Police Regional Office (PRO-10) Regional Director PCSupt. Jufel C. Adriatico, assisted by PDir. Rey L. Lañada of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Directorate for Human Resources and Doctrine Development, awarded six police officers for their valuable contribution to the overall efficiency of PRO-10, during the regular Monday Flag Raising ceremony on June 4. PNP Efficiency Medals (Medalya ng Kasanayan) were given to Police Officer (PO3) Rey Ciudadano and PO1 ...
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03Jun2012DAGUPAN CITY, Pangasinan, June 3 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has expressed its preparedness for the opening of classes tomorrow, June 4. PChief Insp. Edison Revita, deputy police community relations officer of PNP-Pangasinan said they are directed to maximize police visibility in areas near schools and main thoroughfares to oversee peace and security. He said in an interview that the police force have installed systems on security on the yearly influx of students adding that ...
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03Jun2012BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, June 3 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) here recently launched the “Bike Patrol” project, which aims to improve the efficiency and effectivity of their anti-crime efforts. Police Senior Supt. Valfrie Tabian, police provincial director, said the “Bike Patrol” project launch started with a bike run from this town to Solano to draw support and awareness from the public. “This project is not new because it has been implemented before. This is being ...
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27May2012ISABELA CITY, Basilan, May 27 (PIA) -- The Palawan military and police personnel intercepted a motor launch carrying six women believed to be victims of human trafficking. Naval Forces West Public Affairs Officer Lt. Karen A. Abulon of the Philippine Navy disclosed that joint elements of Naval Station Del Rosario (NSNDR) and Balabac Philippine National Police (PNP) intercepted a motor launch at Calandorang Bay, Balabac in Palawan carrying six women believed to be victims of human trafficking on...
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21May2012TUGUEGARAO CITY, May 21 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) regional command 2 has strengthened its campaign against loose firearms in the region, as they conducted series of operations on "Kontra Boga." In the report of regional director, Atty. Rodrigo P. de Gracia, the latest operation conducted by the Valley Cops has resulted into the arrest of two individuals for illegal possession of firearms in separate operations in Isabela and Quirino provinces. De Gracia said that the Diffun...
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16May2012BANGUED, Abra, May 16 (PIA) -- The chief executive here hailed the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Abra for giving their best to gradually restore peace in the province particularly in this capital town. Mayor Ryan Seares Luna expressed his appreciation to PNP Cordillera Regional Director, PCSupt. Benjamin B. Magalong, for his guts and courage to pursue a peaceful environment in the province. He also thanked PSSupt. Alexander Rafael, PNP Provincial Director, for his leadership to...
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13May2012QUEZON CITY, May 13 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) said in a press statement that carnapping incidents continue to plunge in April as preventive police operations were stepped-up against organized crime groups engaged in carnapping. Mainly thru the efforts of the PNP Highway Patrol Group (HPG), a significant 68.3 percent decline in recorded carnapping cases was posted in April 2012 with only 39 carnapping incidents recorded, down from 123 cases recorded in April 2011. PNP-HPG ...
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12May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 12 (PIA) -- Aside from ensuring public safety, police officers in Caraga Region is advocating a healthy lifestyle. Police Regional Office (PRO)-13 regional information officer PSupt Martin Gamba said police officers must not only serve as protectors of the public to uphold peace and security in the community, they should also serve as an agent to promote healthy lifestyle to the public. Gamba said the general public as well should know the importance of living a healthy lifest...
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10May2012QUEZON CITY, May 10 (PIA) -- Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Nicanor A. Bartolome administered the Oath-Taking and Induction of the newly-elected Officers and Board of Trustees of the Police Non-Commissioned Officers Association, Incorporated (PNCOAI) on May 7, Monday in Camp Crame. “The success of all our peace and order programs lie on the commitment, the will and effective performance of all our Police Non-Commissioned Officers particularly those manning our police stati...
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10May2012TUGUEGARAO CITY, May 10 (PIA) -- The police regional director here has institutionalized “valley cops,” as an identity which refers to the policemen of Cagayan Valley region. Police Regional Director Atty. Rodrigo Purisima De Gracia stated that the official name of the regional command is Philippine National Police (PNP) Regional Command 2, but to emphasize the identity of police officers of the region, he named the police officers as Valley Cops. “In all activities, programs, projects a...
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09May2012TUGUEGARAO CITY, May 9 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) chief has visited the Regional Command 2 to assess the police operations and inspect the programs and projects for the maintenance of peace and security in the region. PNP Chief Director-General Nicanor Bartolome said Region 2 has a very good standing in terms of performance in the implementation of related laws and programs towards the attainment of the police thrust to serve and protect the public. “Region 2 is getting be...
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09May2012TUGUEGARAO CITY, May 9 (PIA) -- An official of the Philippine National Police (PNP) said yesterday that they are now preparing for the 2013 senatorial and local elections. In his visit here yesterday, PNP Chief Director-General Nicanor Bartolome said, “Our President has already given us directive to prepare for the incoming elections, that is why we have to set the same direction in so far as ensuring peace and security during campaign period. Election is fast approaching so we have to set a ...
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03May2012SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, May 3 (PIA) -- La Union police officers have undergone seedling production training recently, which is in line with the memorandum of agreement (MOA) entered into between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Ecosystem Research and Development Sector (DENR-ERDS) and Philippine National Police (PNP) in support to the National Greening Program. The two-day training on seedling production and maintenance of forest trees, including the indigenous and fruit...
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02May2012QUEZON CITY, May 2 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday evening said it was a “generally peaceful” Labor Day rites observed nationwide. PNP officials said in an email that workers’ groups from different labor organizations celebrated international Labor Day in Manila and other key cities in the country with "no untoward incident reported." PNP Chief Director General Nicanor A. Bartolome directed all PNP Regional Directors to continue implementing their respective secu...
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02May2012QUEZON CITY, May 2 (PIA) -- A day after Labor Day, the Manila Police District (MPD) reported that protests held during the Labor day, May 1, have been peaceful. According to MPD Chief Superintendent Alejandro Gutierrez, no untoward incident was reported during the protests staged by workers in Plaza Miranda, Mendiola, and at the Liwasang Bonifacio, despite afternoon rain showers. Gutierrez said around 3,000 police personnel were deployed in different staging areas, as well in as vital instal...
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02May2012PAGADIAN CITY, May 2 (PIA) -- The Public Safety Savings and Loan Association, Inc. (PSSLAI) building was inaugurated on April 30 at Camp Abelon headquarters here. The ceremony was led by Rev. Father Nestor Remasog and witnessed by Chief Supt. Angelito N. Pacia, the newly installed PNP-Directorate for Information Communications and Technology Management, PSSLAI President and chief executive officer Ernesto Belen, vice-chairman Lucas Managuelod, vice-president and general manager Justina Elieza G...
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29Apr2012ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL, Davao del Norte, April 29 (PIA) -- Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Nicanor Bartolome yesterday revealed plans of organizing Toastmasters Clubs in the 17 police regional offices nationwide and at the Camp Crame police headquarters. He disclosed his plan during the 31st District Convention of Toastmasters International District 75 (Philippines) held at Camp Holiday in the Island Garden City of Samal during which he was bestowed the Communication and ...
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26Apr2012LAGAWE, Ifugao,April 26 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police here condemned the ambush staged by suspected communist New People's Army (NPA) in Tinoc town yesterday that killed 10 soldiers and one civilian. Provincial Police Director SSupt. Lawrence Mombael called on the people to be vigilant and to help the government put a stop to this underground movement by cooperating with the authorities. The PNP is helping the army in investigating the incident. Speaking in the local dialect, ...
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26Apr2012BAMBANG, Nueva Vizcaya, April 26 (PIA) -- Members of the Kabalikat Civicom Association, Inc., a radio organization in the province, has expressed their intention to help the Philippine National Police (PNP) in preventing the wave of crime incidents in this town. Dr. Manuel Viloria, team leader of the Kabalikat Novo Chapter here, said there is a need to revive and activate the partnership between the organization and the PNP to establish a vigilant network against all forms of criminality. The ...
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26Apr2012QUEZON CITY, April 26 (PIA) -- The crime rates all over the country has dropped significantly in the first quarter of 2012, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse M. Robredo said Tuesday. Robredo said this year’s first quarter national crime volume has dropped by 11,219 or an average drop of 16.77 percent compared to the same period last year. Citing reports submitted to him by the Philippine National Police (PNP) Directorate for Investigation and Detective Manage...
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24Apr2012QUEZON CITY, April 24 (PIA) – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday asked retiring policemen in Metro Manila to file their retirement papers immediately or at least nine months before their service ends to avoid delay. PNP Retirement Benefits Administration Service (PNPRBAS) head Sr. Supt. Richard A. Albano said this during the Talking Points Radio Show aired over Radyo ng Bayan (DZRB 738 khz) hosted by veteran broadcast journalist Sel Baysa. The radio show is produced by the Presi...
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24Apr2012QUEZON CITY, April 24 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police through its program, Police Retirement Benefits Service (PRBS), will soon provide full processing of pension requirements of police retirees, or those who are about to reach the compulsory retirement age of 56 or want to avail of optional retirement after 20 years of service. According to PNP PSSupt. Richard Albano, the PRBS is a “one-stop-shop” where documents needed prior to retirement are processed legally by means of office-t...
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17Apr2012BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, April 17(PIA) -- Authorities have discovered illegal materials and practices, such as illegal drugs and sex toys, inside the compound of Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Jail after they have conducted a surprise inspection. Provincial administrator Edgardo Balgos said a surprise inspection conducted by government authorities last Saturday at the provincial jail here resulted in the discovery of prohibited items and materials such as illegal drugs and paraphernalia, guns, a gre...
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15Apr2012HINGYON, Ifugao, April 15 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) here assured tourists visiting the province this summer vacation of their safety. Speaking in the daily radio program “Humangan with PIA,” PI Jeffrey Vicente, the Chief of Police here said they have established a SumVac Assistance (summer vacation) center along the national highway leading to Banaue, where most of the tourists visit the world famous Ifugao Rice Terraces. According to Vicente, they expect an influx of t...
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15Apr2012MANILA, April 15 (PIA) -- Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse M. Robredo on Friday cited the unrelenting efforts of the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) in going after carjacking syndicates which resulted to a significant 49.5 percent decrease in carnapping incidents in March this year, according to a press release. Citing the report submitted by PNP-HPG Director, PChief Supt. Leonardo Espina, Robredo said only 53 carnapping incidents transpired in March this ...
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10Apr2012BAYOMBONG, Nueva vizcaya, April 10 (PIA) -- The observance of the Lenten Season in the province has been generally peaceful and orderly, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). Police Senior Supt. Valfrie Tabian, PNP provincial director, said few crime incidents and and car accidents have been recorded by their agency since the observance of the Lenten holidays from April 4 to 9. “Despite these incidents, the observance of the Lenten holidays in the province is still peaceful ...
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06Apr2012CANDABA, Pampanga, April 6 (PIA) -- Governor Lilia “Nanay” G. Pineda said tight security measures are implemented in the province as she ordered the deployment of additional policemen, barangay tanods and security personnel to maintain peace and order for the Holy Week. With this, Police Senior Superintendent Edgardo Tinio, police provincial director instructed the police chiefs during their recent assembly here to ask for the assistance of force multipliers such as barangay tanods, Non-Gov...
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04Apr2012VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur, April 4 (PIA) -- Vigan City police has reminded the public to keep their valuables safe, especially this Holy Week. Philippine National Police (PNP) Vigan chief Ernesto Navarro said that although police personnel are always roving around the city particularly where people flock such as the Saint Paul Cathedral, the Plaza Burgos, the Vigan Heritage Village, the open street stalls, people must be wary that pickpockets are always on the loose for ready preys. The PNP sugge...
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04Apr2012CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar, April 4 (PIA) -- The Catbalogan police have set up assistance centers to ensure the civilians’ peaceful observance of Holy Week. In an interview with Police Inspector Mario Cadiz, operations chief, he said that they have established a Motorist Assistance Center set up near the city police station, where the travelling public can relay their concerns. He added that there are two other police assistance desks at the Catbalogan Terminal and the Public Market where there ...
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03Apr2012BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, April 3 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) is now on full alert to maintain peace and order in a national park here this Holy Week. Hundreds of devotees are expected to flock the Bangan Hill National Park in barangay Magsaysay in Bayombong. The park, which has three huge crosses, serves as a venue for the yearly procession. Police Senior Supt. Valfrie Tabian, police provincial director, said they have laid down a security detail of the yearly activity as i...
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02Apr2012OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental, April 2 (PIA) -- The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) of the Misamis Police have received awards for its outstanding performance in 2011. The group received awards such as the Best CID Team, Best in ‘Oplan Salikop,’ Best in Oplan Paglalansag Omega’ and Best in ‘Oplan Patugis’ from the Philippine National Police (PNP) Region 10 headquarters in Cagayan de Oro. Police Insp. Danilo Balmes, chief of CIDG, Misamis Occidental Police Provi...
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30Mar2012CEBU CITY, March 30 (PIA) -- To strengthen security measures this summer, the Cebu Provincial Police Office (CPPO) will launch the ‘Cebu Tourist Police,’ on April 2. Philippine National Police has an earlier directive to implement stricter measures this summer season dubbed, “Oplan SumVac 2012.” PSupt. Renato Malazarte, deputy provincial director for administration of the CPPO bared that Gov. Gwen Garcia will be the invited special guest for the formal launch of the Cebu Tourist Police...
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29Mar2012BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, March 29 (PIA) –Members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) here received communication equipment from the a local official to improve the anti-criminality campaign in the province last March 21. Governor Luisa Cuaresma said the 32 base/handheld radios for police stations and one fax machine for the provincial police office were purchased by the provincial government last year based on the approved request of the PNP. “We know that you are in dire need of the...
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28Mar2012LEGAZPI CITY, March 27 (PIA) -- Bicol police has been training on the new Crime Incident Reporting System (CIRS) in preparation for the implementation in the region of the e-Blotter project of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Chief Superintendent Jose Arne de los Santos, the police regional director on Monday said separate training sessions are being conducted in each of the six provinces of the region covering 107 municipalities and seven cities. Each of the local police stations in thes...
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26Mar2012MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, March 26 (PIA) -- After a week of captivity, the two kidnapped teachers from Limonsudan Bayog Falls Elementary School in Iligan City were released by their abductors on Sunday evening, March 25, at Barangay Malna in Kapai town, this province. The two victims were picked up by a negotiating party at around 7:30 p.m. and were dropped at the Provincial Capitol where they were subsequently subjected to medical check-up. The kidnappers were prompted to release Keno Sars...
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20Mar2012BATANGAS CITY, Mar. 20 (PIA) -- Patuloy ang pagtutok ng pamunuan ng Batangas Pollice Provincial Office (BPPO) sa iba't-ibang krimen sa lalawigan kung saan hindi ito tumitigil sa pagbibigay ng pansin kung paano masasawata ang masasamang elemento sa lalawigan, ayon kay PSInspt Elpidio Duenas, bagong talagang public information officer (PIO). Ayon kay Duenas, ilan sa mga tinututukan nila ang pagkalat ng ilegal na droga kung saan maraming mga user at pusher ang nadarakip ngunit h...
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20Mar2012SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, March 20 (PIA) -- In support to the “Police for Nature: 10 Million Trees Heritage for the Future” project, the La Union Provincial Police Office (LUPPO) have planted more than 5,000 seedlings in the province as of this month. Police inspector Marlon Paiste said that Narra and Mahogany seedlings and mangrove sapplings were planted in the 72-seedling per year or the 6-seedling per month requirement per police personnel. Aside from the fore...
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19Mar2012VALENZUELA CITY, March 19 (PIA) -- The newly inaugurated Crime Laboratory Satellite Office of the Philippine National Police (PNP) is propping up the Valenzuela City – Scene of the Crime Operatives in (SOCO) in tracking down perpetrators of complex crimes. The SOCO office, which will serve as the satellite office for the Northern Police District (NPD) or the whole CAMANAVA area, is equipped with advanced forensic tools provided by the City Government. The facility will be...
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19Mar2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, March 19 (PIA) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has issued memorandum circular to all DILG regional, provincial and city directors including the municipal local government operations officers and the ARMM DILG Secretary regarding the revised rules and regulations and implementing guidelines governing the search for the model Philippine National Police (PNP) families for the year 2012, signaling the start of the competition. The National Crime...
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18Mar2012CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga, March 18 (PIA) -- To better enhance their combat techniques, a total of 70 police commissioned and non-commissioned officers graduated from the 45-day training on Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) course Philippine National Police (PNP) Regional Director PCSUPT Edgardo Ladao said, “the new graduates now belong to the SWAT team which is the elite tactical unit of the organization.” “Now that these policemen ...
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17Mar2012CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Mach 17 (PIA) – Forty-five women in police service from the municipal and police stations in Central Luzon underwent a 10-day seminar and a specialized training on Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD). According to Philippine National Police (PNP) Police Regional Office 3 (PRO-3) Regional Director PCSUPT Edgardo Ladao, the trainees were “considered the third batch of the said training where policewomen were able to enhance their basic ...
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15Mar2012CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar, March 15 (PIA) -- The Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) meeting discussed the priority project identified on the training workshop of Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) for peace and development projects a week ago. The 29 programs were prioritized according to the perceived need of the different localities that the army recommended as conflict areas. The Department of Interior Local Government (DILG) presented the list of road networks iden...
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10Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, March 10 (PIA) -- Police Director Rey Lanada, chief of the Directorate for Human Resource Doctrine and Development (DHRDD) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) from Camp Crame, Quezon City, was the guest of honor and speaker as Police Regional Office 13 concluded its Disaster Search and Rescue Training in a culmination rites held at Camp Rafael C. Rodriguez, this city, yesterday afternoon. The 151 trainees coming from the different mobile groups region-wide will serve as...
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07Mar2012CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan, March 7 (PIA) -- The Bulacan Provincial Police Office (BPPO) has announced a 29.93-percent drop in crime rate in 2011. BPPO director Police Supt. Fernando Mendez, Jr. reported during the Peace and Order Council Meeting yesterday here that 14,155 crime incidents were recorded last year against the 20,202 of 2010, marking a decrease of 6,047 incidents. “Bulacan may be considered as one of the leading provinces in terms of growth nationwide. And bas...
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06Mar2012CABARROGUIS, Quirino, March 6 (PIA) -- Provincial Director PSSupt. Domingo R. Lucas of the Philippine National Police (PNP) provincial office has assured that the provincial Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team is ready to respond to any high-risk situations such as hostage taking and bank robberies that may occur in the province. “At present, there are 11 PNP personnel of Quirino Police Provincial Office who recently completed their training on SWAT course. They will serve as ...
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04Mar2012CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan, March 4 (PIA) -- With their province having one of the most number of motorcycles in the country, the Bulacan Provincial Police Office (BPPO) is set to launch this month, “Oplan Clean Riders,” which aims to identify motorcycle riders with illegal documents. Police Supt. Noli Pacheco, deputy provincial director for administration of BPPO, said the project will pinpoint motorcycle riders who have forged documents or no license at all through the attac...
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03Mar2012DIPOLOG CITY, March 3 (PIA) -- Some 50 policemen with the ranks of senior police officers 1 to 4 have completed the Public Safety Senior Leadership Course (PSSLC) held here recently by the Regional Training School Region 9 headed by P/Supt. Redentor Retusto. The senior police officers who participated in the training came from the different city/municipal police stations in Zamboanga del Norte. PSSLC is a 12-week course designed to provide senior police officers with requisite ...
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28Feb2012QUEZON CITY, Feb. 28 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) have reported Tuesday afternoon that a big crowd of 160,000 people belonging to the religious group, Iglesia ni Cristo (INC), have flocked the Quirino Grandstand in Manila for a grand evangelical mission. In a press briefing at the PNP Headquarters in Camp Crame, PNP Spokesperson Chief Superintendent Agrimero Cruz Jr. the situation at the Quirino Grandstand has been “peaceful.” At least 500 police of...
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24Feb2012TUGUEGARAO CITY, Feb. 24 (PIA) -- To ensure peace and security in the duration of the Cagayan Valley Regional Athletics Association (CAVRAA) meet 2012, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) of Cagayan province have deployed hundreds of their police and military force all over this city. City Chief of Police Mardito Angoluan said they have deployed some of their personnel in the highways and in the schools where the athletes are housed and als...
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24Feb2012CABARROGUIS, Quirino, Feb. 24 (PIA) -- The new provincial director of the Philippine National Police-Quirino Police Provincial Office (PNP-QPPO) has reported a 24.58 percent decrease in the crime volume in the province from 178 in 2010 to 135 last year. Police Senior Superintendent Domingo R. Lucas said the decrease in crime volume is attributed to the intensified enforcement of special laws in consistent with our vigorous and sustained anti-crime strategies and the implementation of th...
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22Feb2012NAVAL, Biliran, Feb. 22 (PIA) -- The Biliran Police Provincial Office (BPPO) has a new Provincial Director in the person of PSSupt Roel B. Acidre. PSSupt. Acidre, who hails from Tacloban City, replaced PSSupt. Alfredo Japson Sabornido, outgoing BPPO Provincial Director who retired from the service effective Feb. 21, after serving the Philippine National Police (PNP) for 31 years and 20 days. The turn-over of command ceremony and retirement honors for PSSupt. Sabornido on Feb. 2...
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20Feb2012SORSOGON CITY, Feb.20 (PIA) -- The Sorsogon Police Provincial Office (SPPO) has organized a two-day seminar for first responders of gender-based violence and trafficking-in-person (TIP) cases on February 16 to 17 at the Philippine National Police (PNP) conference room. The seminar is in line with the commitment of the PNP to strengthen the promotion and advocacy of the rights of women and children. Thirty policewomen from Sorsogon City and 14 municipalities, assigned as Women a...
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20Feb2012QUEZON CITY, February 20 (PIA) -- After its pilot testing in Metro Manila last September 2011, the Philippine National Police will soon be implementing its electronic or “e-blotter” system nationwide. PNP chief Nicanor A. Bartolome said that by this year, all PNP units will be inter-connected with the e-blotter system through the PNP’s Information Communication and Technology Management. With the new system, information or citizen’s complai...
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15Feb2012ILIGAN CITY, Lanao del Norte, Feb. 15 -- P/Sr. Supt. Celso Regencia assured that the “round timber” that the Philippine National Police (PNP) has confiscated as it was hauled along the highway at Sta. Felomina will be turned over to Mayor Lawrence Ll. Cruz. The city police director said there were several people that tried to get logs placed at the office of the PNP-Traffic Division. Initial investigation by the police showed that the logs came from a private proper...
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15Feb2012OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, Feb. 15 (PIA) -- The Ozamiz City Police Office (OCPO) has intensified police visibility in the barangays, especially in areas where criminalities are often reported to take place, said P/Supt. Jonas Amparo, OCPO Director, in an interview by Ronda Balita. Barangay Aguada has been the focus of their police visibility operations because of its location in the center of the city where big schools are found. As has been reported, students were mostly...
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13Feb2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 13 (PIA) -- The police forces in Northern Mindanao embarked on planting one million trees within one year, from Feb. 2012 to Feb. 2013. Dubbed as “Pulis Makakalikasan: Sampung Milyon Puno, Pamana sa Kinabukasan,” the tree planting activity of Police Regional Office (PRO)-10 is in consonance with the campaign of Police Director General Nicanor A. Bartolome, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to plant 10 million trees for the same period. ...
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11Feb2012VIRAC, Catanduanes, Feb. 11 (PIA) -- The Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPPAP) recently awarded checks ranging from P10,000 to P50,000 in funding for livelihood projects to 12 former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Catanduanes under the Social Integration Program (SIP). The former members of the rebel group received their checks in a simple ceremony held last week at the headquarters of the Philippine Army 83rd Infantry Battalion in Lictin, San Andres. Philip...
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10Feb2012CABARROGUIS, Quirino, Feb. 10 (PIA) -- In compliance with the Philippine National Police (PNP) Towards Reforestation/Rehabilitation of Environment and Ecosystem (TREES) program, the Quirino Police Provincial Office (QPPO) has planted over 1,000 mahogany and cacao trees at the back of the QPPO. Dubbed as “Pulis Makakalikasan: 10 Milyong Puno, Pamana sa Kinabukasan,” the project requires the PNP to plant 10 million trees wherein six trees per month shall be planted by each per...
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10Feb2012TUGUEGARAO CITY, Feb. 10 (PIA) -- Incessant in their warfare against rebels, police officers of Region 2 were able to seize high-powered firearms and ammunitions in a combat operation conducted in Piat, Cagayan. Police Regional Director Atty. Rodrigo P. De Gracia said that the recovery of firearms and other items from the rebels is a result of the Philippine National Police’s continuous intensified counter-insurgency operations towards the attainment of lasting peace and security....
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09Feb2012QUEZON CITY, February 9 (PIA) -- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) recently handed out some 15,000 copies of the “New Miranda Warning” cards to the Philippine National Police. PNP chief Nicanor A. Bartolome personally received the copies of the warning cards in Filipino, Bisaya and Cebuano versions from ICRC Deputy Head of the Delegation in the Philippines Graciella Leite Piccolo. Bartolome said the PNP is adopting the Human Rights-Ba...
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08Feb2012CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, Feb. 8 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Mimaropa celebrated its 21st founding anniversary on Tuesday with Romblon Congressman Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona as guest of honor and keynote speaker. Madrona in his speech said that he recognized the PNP as a partner in the common goal of ensuring transparency and accountability in the government. He also stressed that the PNP’s main goal is to give the best service to people and work with hon...
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08Feb2012CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Feb. 8 (PIA) -- The provincial government of Pampanga has permitted the repair of police stations in the city. Governor Lilia G. Pineda has approved the simultaneous repair, renovation and construction of municipal police stations and community police action centers (COMPAC) throughout the province’s 20 towns, including the City of San Fernando. This developed as the governor met with Philippine National Police (PNP) Provincial Director Edg...
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08Feb2012CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga, Feb. 8 (PIA) -- 927 personnel at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) were promoted and had taken their oath just recently. “This event is in line with the PNP’s way to recognize each of the personnel that has the potential to do more. This is not merely a reward but a distinction that our agency always notes that the ranking and promotion is recognition of each personnel’s potential to do more,” said PCSupt....
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07Feb2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 7 -- Police Regional Office (PRO)-10 celebrates its 21st PNP Foundation Day in Camp 1Lt. Vicente Alagar, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City. The highlights of the activity included the presentation of awards to deserving Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel for their acts of heroism and gallantry in action during the devastation brought about by Tropical Storm Sendong. PCSupt. Jufel C. Adriatico, Regional Director, PRO-10, emphasized his slogan of &ldq...
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05Feb2012CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga, Feb. 5 (PIA) -- The crime rate in Central Luzon decreased in 2011 with a 17.46 percent decline compared to the crime rate recorded in 2010. According to Philippine National Police (PNP) Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3), the Total Crime Volume (TCV) recorded in the region in 2011 is 34,002, tremendously declining from the 2010 figure of 50,421. In 2010, the average monthly crime rate (AMCR) was 44.87 percent, compared to 2011 which is 27.41 percent, a signi...
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04Feb2012TUGUEGARAO CITY, Feb 4 (PIA) -- Regional Director Rodrigo de Gracia of the Philippine national Police-Police Regional Office 2 (PNP-PRO 2) has recognized three police officials who rendered heroic acts in fulfilling their mandates to thwart criminalities and neutralize high profiled criminals in the region. Medalya ng Kasanayan was pinned to P/Insp. Robert Amoranto for his meritorious and invaluable service during the conduct of checkpoint operation last December 11, 2...
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04Feb2012ILIGAN CITY, Lanao del Norte, Feb. 4 (PIA) -- Forty-two personnel of the Iligan City Police Office (ICPO) received their promotions in the Pinning of Rank/Investiture Rites at the Philippine National Police (PNP) headquarters at barangay Tipanoy, Jan. 29. Mayor Lawrence Ll. Cruz, together with Police Senior Superintendent Celso G. Regencia, led in the pinning of new ranks for 11 Police Officer (PO) 1 to PO2; 28 PO2 to PO3; one f...
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03Feb2012ILAGAN, Isabela, Feb. 3 (PIA) -- Police investigators from all police stations in the province have undergone a one-day seminar on electronic crime incident reporting system otherwise called as e-blotter held at the Isabela Police Provincial Office (IPPO). The e-blotter system seminar aims to speed up access and preparation of complaints from the public which are usually logged at police stations. Police chief inspector Melchor Agusin, team leader of the e-blotter mobile traini...
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03Feb2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 3 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) conducted an anti-hepatitis vaccination in this city on Feb. 2. With the support of Police Regional Office (PRO) in Northern Mindanao and the PNP Ladies Club, the special project primarily utilized the proceeds of the First RD (Regional Director) Fund Run for a Cause, held Dec. 10, last year, with the theme, “A Run for Unity, Peace and Prosperity.” Further, the ‘Adopt an Anti-Hepatitis-V...
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03Feb2012QUEZON CITY, Febr. 3 (PIA) -- The country’s premier police force will not only be busy serving and protecting millions of Filipino people, but will also be definitely busy running after illegal drug groups. This, after Philippine National Police Chief Nicanor A. Bartolome ordered to intensify crackdown against illegal drugs nationwide. “We must continue to hit hard on organized crime groups behind the manufacture, cultivation and trafficking of illegal drugs in supp...
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01Feb2012TAGUIG CITY, February 1 (PIA) -- The “Battle of the Generals 2012” shooting competition will take place on February 4-5, 7:00 a,m. at the National Capital Region Police Office Firing Range in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City. The competition will be sponsored by President Benigno S. Aquino III and will be graced by top shooters from the Philippine National Police, Armed Forces of the Philippines composed of the Philippine Army, Philippine Air Force and Philippine Navy, ...
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31Jan2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Jan. 31 (PIA) -- The 165 newly promoted officers and men of Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office (PPO) have taken their oath and got pinned with a rank higher during a flag-lowering rites at said office recently. According to P/SSupt. Arthur Sanchez, the mass promotion effective December 31, 2011 was based on General Orders Nos. 178, 179, and 180 issued by PNP National Headquarters for Police Commissioned Officers (PCOs) and Special Orders Nos. 20 – 4...
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31Jan2012BACOLOD CITY, Jan. 31 (PIA) -- A total of 180 Police Non-Commissioned Officers and 13 Police Commissioned Officers of the Negros Occidental Provincial Police Office (NOPPO) were promoted to the next higher rank effective January 31, 2012. The promotion is part of the regular promotion of the Philippine National Police, according to Police Chief Inspector Rico Santotome Jr, chief of NOPPO's Police Community Relations Branch. A simple ceremonial pinning of ranks was held January 27 at Camp Alfre...
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30Jan2012ILOILO CITY, Jan. 30 (PIA) -- Starting February 1, applicants for the Philippine National Police entrance and promotional exams scheduled on April 29, can access the Online Exam Application Scheduling System (OLEASS) of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM). NAPOLCOM vice chair and executive officer Eduardo U. Escueta said the innovative project is the answer to the perennial problem of both civilian and police officers who have been bearing the long queues during the exam applicat...
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30Jan2012ILOILO CITY, Jan 30 (PIA6) -- Promotion to the next higher rank entails more power and more responsibility, according to Police Chief Supt. Cipriano Querol, Jr. of Police Regional Office-6. Querol led the ceremonial pinning of the rank insignias to 64 police officers from PRO-6, representing the 1,137 promoted Police Commissioned and Police Non-Commissioned Officers in Western Visayas recently. On top of the newly promoted officers is Police Supt. Kim P. Legada of the P...
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29Jan2012QUEZON CITY, Jan. 29 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has extended its condolences to the families of blast victims after a vintage bomb recently exploded while being defused in a junk shop in Taguig City. The incident has left four persons dead including two members of the PNP Special Action Force (SAF) while injuring 11 more. “We extend our sincerest condolences to the families of Cris Daguio and Liza Grimaldo who died in the explosion along with SAF troope...
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29Jan2012PALO, Leyte, Jan. 29 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Eastern Visayas launched the new Crime Incident Reporting System, also known as the “e-Blotter” system, at the Leyte Police Provincial Office, Tacloban City Police Office and at the Ormoc City Police Office. PNP Region 8 Director Arnold Revilla said that the three police offices are the pilot areas in Region 8 for the e-Blotter system which is one of PNP Chief Nicanor Bartolome’s top programs geared ...
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27Jan2012CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Jan. 27 (PIA) -- The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) will implement the Online Examination Application Scheduling System (OLEASS) for the conduct of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Entrance and Promotional Examinations scheduled on April 29. NAPOLCOM Regional Director Manuel Pontanal said OLEASS shall be implemented from Feb. 1 to 13. In this system, an applicant must first secure a scheduled appointment online before going personally to the re...
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26Jan2012QUEZON CITY, Jan. 26 (PIA) -- They are not only out there to battle crimes, but also to fight climate change. In the next seven months, the 140,000 members of the Philippine National Police will soon be planting 10 million trees all over the country. PNP chief Nicanor A. Bartolome said, the greening project is the PNP’s gesture of support to the National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) of the Climate Change Commission. “This is a tall order&mdash...
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26Jan2012CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, Jan. 26 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) - Police Regional Office (PRO) MIMAROPA has deployed 100 soldiers of Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB) to Basilan. On the morning of Jan. 19, Regional Director Police Chief Superintendent Artemio G. Hicaban led the deployment in a simple send-off ceremony held in front of PRO MIMAROPA Administrative Building at Camp Efigenio Navarro, Barangay Suqui in this city. According to Hicban, the ...
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25Jan2012QUEZON CITY, Jan. 25 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police has revised its recruitment standards to ensure that the new police recruits will be committed to serving the public. In Tuesday's episode of the radio program Talking Points, PNP PC/Supt. Agrimero Cruz said the new PNP recruitment standards put premium on the commitment and the neuro-psychiatric health of the applicants. The revision of the standards seeks to address the alleged crime involvement of some newly-recrui...
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24Jan2012PANABO CITY DAVAO DEL NORTE, Jan. 24 (CIO)-- Gitunol ni Mayor Jose L. Silvosa ang susi ngadto kang Panabo PNP Chief of Police P/SUPT Marvin P. Pepino atol gipahigayon nga Blessing, Inauguration ug Turn-over Ceremony sa bag-ong Police Precinct sa Panabo PNP didto sa Facuma Road, Barangay Sto. Niño, Panabo City, Enero 17 ning tuiga. Aduna usay hanubong programa nga gipahigayon nga diin gitambongan ni Mayor Jose L. Silvosa, Sr. ug mga Konsehales sama ni Hon. Gregorio U. Dujali III, ...
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23Jan2012STO. DOMINGO, Ilocos Sur, Jan. 24 (PIA) – Napapigsa ti kampania kontra iti illegal a panagkalap kadagiti kabaybayan iti Ilocos Sur babaen ti panagtitinnulong ti puersa ti Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), Philippine National Police (PNP) ken Maritime Police kalpasan ti pannakakonpiskar ti 27 a kilo ti nabungbongan nga ikan a mailaklako iti tiendaan iti daytoy nga ili itay lawasna. Kinuna ni Benny Saraos, Provincial Fishery Officer iti BFAR, a babaen iti nagtipon a ...
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22Jan2012MANILA, Jan. 22 (PIA) -- Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse M. Robredo reported over the weekend that 25 additional tourist police units (TPUs) have been established nationwide to ensure the safety and protection of both domestic and foreign tourists in the country. In a statement, Robredo said the creation of the 25 TPUs was made through a resolution issued by the National Police Commission (Napolcom) in keeping with the provisions of Republic Act No. 9593, otherwise...
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19Jan2012IBA, Zambales Jan. 19 (PIA) -- Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in the province said that the special election here is going smoothly as planned. This, as the five expected candidates have already filed their respective certificates of candidacy at the end of filing yesterday. Following the death of 2nd District Representative Antonio M. Diaz in August last year, the post was declared vacant. Officially vying for the seat are Liberal Party candidate Attorney Cheryl Deloso-Mon...
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12Jan2012BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 12 (PIA) -- The Police Regional Office 13 commissioned officers came in full force to pay their annual traditional “New Year’s” courtesy call to Caraga Philippine National Police (PNP) Director Police Chief Superintendent Reynaldo S. Rafal, early this morning at the front of the administration building of the regional police headquarters, Camp Rafael C. Rodriguez, Libertad, this city. Following a brief program highlighted by the director’s New Y...
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04Jan2012BATANGAS CITY, Jan. 1 (PIA) --As a result of their unrelenting campaign against illegal drugs in the province, the provincial police office (PPO) of the Philippine National Police in Batangas has conducted 287 search and seizure operations last year. "We are persistent in our endeavor to lessen if not totally eradicate cases on prohibited drugs in the whole province," PNP Provincial Director P/Sr. Supt. Rosauro Acio said. Based on the PPOs records, 164 pushers and 275...
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23Dec2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Dec. 23 (PIA) -– The Philippine National Police (PNP) has stepped up its operation in helping Sendong-stricken Northern Mindanao. Police Director General Nicanor A. Bartolome, in his visit, yesterday, to cities of Iligan and Cagayan de Oro, said he has ordered the deployment of additional police elements in the region for the continuing rescue, recovery and retrieval operations. As of yesterday, the PNP has already deployed 300 police officers coming ...
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27Nov2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Nov. 27 (PIA) -– Around 200 additional personnel are deployed here in preparation for the yuletide season. PCSupt. Jufel C. Adriatico, regional director of the Philippine National Police (PNP) - Region 10, has ordered the deployment of PNP personnel performing administrative function to perform beat patrol duty in order to prevent crime volume increases this yuletide. These personnel are deployed on rotation basis starting Nov...
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24Nov2011KORONADAL CITY, Nov 24 (PIA) -- A technical team of the regional office of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM 12) expects to complete inspection of Philippine National Police (PNP) units in Soccsksargen Region in the coming week. Brian Bingil, information officer of NAPOLCOM 12, said the technical personnel directed to conduct the inspections could wind-up the survey next week with the remaining four municipalities of South Cotabato that should unde...
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05Nov2011KORONADAL CITY, Nov 5 (PIA) -- At least 33 short firearms were recovered by c in a raid this morning at Purok Manilawon, Barangay Lambuntong, Surallah in South Cotabato. PO3 Edwin Cahurao, Surallah Philippine National Police (PNP) investigator, said they were able to sieze 11 pistols and 22 revolvers, all homemade, from the residence of Honorio Cabalida, alias “Dodong.” Police also recovered machine guns, machine pistols, calibre rifles, M-203 tube, and ammunitions from the su...
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02Nov2011KORONADAL CITY, Nov. 2 (PIA) -- Yesterday’s commemoration of All Saints’ Day has been generally peaceful, according to the initial assessment of the Police Regional Office 12 (PRO 12). P/CSupt. Benjardi Mantele , PRO 12 regional director said police stations all over Soccsksargen Region have not monitored any untoward incident related to the celebration since October 31 until November 1. He said, with the establishment of Police Assistan...
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01Nov2011ILOILO CITY, Nov. 1 (PIA) -– The Philippine National Police (PNP) is deploying some 400 police personnel to maintain peace and order and provide police services in case of emergencies at cemeteries throughout this city in connection with the observance of All Saints and All Souls Day. Iloilo City Police Office Director S/Supt. Marieto Valerio said in an interview with a local radio station today, Nov. 1 that they have also tapped the support of Barangay Tanods and Barangay Peaceke...
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01Nov2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Nov. 1 (PIA) -– Sea passengers should be at the port at least three hours before departure time and refrain from bringing restricted/ prohibited items/cargo on board ships in order to avoid inconvenience and prevent undue delays of ship voyages. These reminders came from Commodore Elson E. Hermogino, Commander of the Philippine Coast Guard District of Northern Mindanao (PCGDNM), in order to ensure the orderly operation of sea transport facilit...
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31Oct2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Oct. 31 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police, region 10 (PNP-10), will provide maximum security coverage and public safety services to all residents in the region, during the “Undas.” This assurance came from P/Chief Supt. Jufel C. Adriatico, Regional Director of PNP-10, who said he has directed all PNP units in the region to provide security assistance to people along the highways and major thoroughfares, and traffic management in ro...
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29Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 29 (PIA) -- Land Transportation and Traffic Management Office (LTTMO) head Alfredo Radaza of this city said the office is enforcing traffic re-routing scheme in time with the city’s commemoration of All Souls’ and All Saints’ Day on November 1 and 2, 2011. According to Radaza, LTTMO traffic enforce personnel were already given assignments during the two-day commemoration. He added that traffic enforcers will be distributed to all cemeteries in ...
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26Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 26 (PIA) -- Vice Mayor Lawrence Lemuel Fortun today said the city government is now preparing for the forthcoming All Souls’ and All Saints’ Day celebration. In an interview with a local radio station here, the official who is the acting mayor of the city said the city government has already coordinated with the local Philippine National Police (PNP) to ensure peace and security among the Butuanons during the two-day celebration. Fortun adde...
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25Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 25 (PIA) -- “An all-out war is destructive, but a new peace and amnesty plan will win the peace,” said BGen Charito B Plaza of the 7th Air Force Wing Reserve of the Philippine Air Force. In a press statement issued by the first lady general of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Reserve Force, Plaza said with the recent and continuous attacks and firefight in Caraga Region, Basilan and the various parts of Mindanao, she is so disturbed and worried with the se...
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23Sep2011KORONADAL CITY, Sept 23 (PIA) -- Police senior superintendent Randolph Delfin, the new police provincial director of South Cotabato assured the public that his administration is on the right track in ensuring security of the entire province. In a recent meeting with the press at the provincial capitol, Delfin announced that he is now focusing on strengthening the operational readiness and restoring discipline among members of the police force under his lead...
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20Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Set. 21 (PIA) -- Umani ngayon ng iba’t-ibang reaksiyon sa publiko ang nangyaring malawakang welga kahapon ng iilang transport drivers at operators dito. Ayon kay Aling Felisa Jimenez, maybahay at may tatlong anak, maraming trabaho ang naantala kahapon dahil walang masasakyan ang mga manggagawa dito. Aniya, naging perwisyo ito lalung-lalo na sa mga manggagawang arawan ang pasahod. Si Aling Felisa ang tagapagbantay ng kanilang sari-sari store. “Dahi...
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14Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 14 (PIA) – Surigao del Sur Provincial Governor Johnny Pimentel today called on members of the communist rebels to dialogue with provincial officials to resolve insurgency issues. In an interview with a local radio station here this morning, Gov. Pimentel said the recent burning of equipment of construction companies--allegedly by members of the Communist Party of the Philippines, New People's Army and the National Democratic Front--in the area will greatl...
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11Sep2011KORONADAL CITY, Sept 11 (PIA) -- Outgoing South Cotabato Police Provincial Director P/SSupt. Nilo Wong has confirmed that he will be turning over the leadership of the provincial police force to the new director. Wong, who will be retiring on September 26, said he has already received instructions for the turnover ceremonies on September 14, to P/SSupt. Randolf Delfin. In an interview with a local media, Wong said he is very grateful to local officials, PNP personnel and residents of th...
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09Sep2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, Sept. 9 (PIA) -- To boost mobility of the Regional Crime Laboratory of the Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel and contribute to the enhancement of service to public, the city government turned over to PNP Crime Lab a 4x4 vehicle yesterday. Mayor Celso Lobregat personally turned over the vehicle to PNP Crime Lab Director PCSupt. Lorlie Arroyo and Regional Crime Lab Chief PSupt. Solomon Segundo. In a press statement, City Information Officer Sheila Covarrubia...
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09Sep2011GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Sept. 9 (PIA) -- With the police scalawags hogging the limelight, it is refreshing to note that there are still policemen who have successfully lived up to a successful and untainted career while at the same time keeping a solid home. The two Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel of region 12 who have become symbols of the moral uprightness in both careers and family lives are SPO4 Juanito Calimpong Castillo, Jr.of the Sarangani Police Provincial Office...
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05Sep2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Sept. 5 (PIA) -- A crime solution efficiency (CSE) of 24.67 percent was reported by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Northern Mindanao, when it solved 2,115 out of 8,574 crimes, during the first semester of the year. “This was actually 4.58 percent higher compared to the 20.09 percent CSE reported in the same period of 2010,” said P/Supt. Robert Rodelas Baesa of the Regional Police Community Relations Division (RPCRD), region 10, ...
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27Aug2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Aug. 27 (PIA) -- P/SSupt. Gerardo Rosales, Director of the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (COCPO), has reminded the city fiesta revelers to be vigilant and not to lower their guard against unscrupulous individuals who might want to take advantage of the fiesta activities. Rosales issued the warning, despite reports of very low incidence of snatching and pick-pocketing, during the month-long activities that have been lined-up for the Aug. 28 city ...
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26Aug2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Aug. 26 (PIA) – Smuggling suspect Lynard Allan Bigcas has been arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), here, and has been turned-over to the proper authorities. He was arrested, exactly a week after a Warrant of Arrest (WOA) for Illegal Possession of Firearms and Ammunitions was issued by Judge Jose U. Yamut, Sr. of the Regional Trial Court, 10th Judicial Region, Branch 11, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, last Aug. 18. Bigcas was so...
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18Aug2011BUTUAN CITY, August 24 (PIA) -- Four hundred seventy-one members of Philippine National Police (PNP) in Caraga advanced in rank recently, as a mass oath-taking and pinning of ranks was held at Camp Rafael Rodriguez in Brgy. Libertad. Four police officers were elevated to police superintendent and another four to chief inspectors. Another seven were promoted to senior inspector. “They deserved to be promoted,” said PNP Caraga Deputy Regional Director for Admini...
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08Aug2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, August 8 (PIA) -- The Cagayan de Oro City Public Safety Company (CPSC) of Police Regional Office 10 (PRO-10), in Northern Mindanao, has been cited the “Best City Public Safety Company.” This major award is given during the commemoration of the Philippine National Police’s 110th Police Service Anniversary, in Camp Crame, Quezon City, Aug. 8. President Benigno S. Aquino III, as the guest of honor and keynote speaker of the event, a...
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06Aug2011TAAL, Batangas, August 6 (PIA) -- Philippine National Police Director General Atty Raul M. Bacalzo led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Taal Municipal Police Station August 4 in this municipality. PNP Chief Bacalzo was joined by Batangas 1st District Rep. Tomas Apacible, Deputy Director for PNP Directorate for Logistics Police Chief Supt. Felipe L Roxas, Police Regional Office (PRO) Calabarzon Director Police Chief Superintendent Gil C. Meneses and Mayor Michael D. Montenegro during t...
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15Jul2011SAN JOSE DEL MONTE CITY, July 15 (PIA) – Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse Robredo today led the awarding of housing units to personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in a ceremony held at the Heroes’ Ville Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)/PNP Housing Project site in barangay Gaya-Gaya, this city. Robredo said the awarding of the housing units is in line with the efforts of the present administration to provide peacekeeping person...
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06Jul2011ILOILO CITY, July 6 (PIA) -- Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) Chairperson Rosario T. Cabrera thanked the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Western Visayas for supporting the council’s efforts in times of disasters. Speaking at the flag raising and kick-off ceremonies of the 16th Police Community Relations Month at Camp Delgado here, Cabrera also commended the officers and men of PNP6 for their dedication an...
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04Jul2011ILOILO CITY, July 4 (PIA) -– The Regional Association of National Government Executives (RANGE) turned over a check worth P45,000 to the Philippine National Police (PNP) Police Regional Office No. 6 as donation for the PNP PRO 6 Band. The fund represented the proceeds of the “Dinner for A Cause” held by RANGE last December 2010 especially to raise some amount with which to donate to the group popularly known in Western Visayas the region as “PNP6 Band.&rdqu...
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01Jul2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, July 01 (PIA) – In keeping with its mandate to ensure public safety and internal security, the Philippine National Police (PNP) is now ready to accept interested applicants. P/Chief Supt. Conrado E. Laza, regional director of Police Regional Office 10 (PRO-10), said the hiring is set primarily to augment the present strength of the PNP in the region. Director General Raul Bacalzo, PNP chief, earlier this year, announced that th...
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09May2011KORONADAL CITY, May 9 (PIA) -- In the wake of ambush and grenade-throwing incidents in his municipality, Mayor Leonardo Escobillo called on the municipality’s constituents to work together to preserve peace and security in their place. During recent barangay consultative meetings with residents and officials of the municipality’s mining communities, namely Brgy. Pula bato, Brgy. Danlag, and Brgy Tablu, Mayor Escobillo told participants...
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02May2011BUTUAN CITY, May 2 (PIA) -- Congressman Jose S. Aquino II of the first congressional district covering Butuan City and the municipality of Las Nieves in Agusan del Norte recently said the use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras may help in deterring crimes in a progressive city like Butuan. PSupt. Francisco Dungo, Butuan City Plice Office (BCPO) Deputy City Director for Operations said CCTV cameras have helped the Philippine National Police (PNP) in other big cities in Me...
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22Apr2011KORONADAL CITY, April 22 (PIA) -- In its continuing advocacy to fight drug addiction at the village level, the Community Development Information Council (CDIC) based in Tampakan town in South Cotabato will bring its information-dissemination campaign to the barangays. Lawyer Ma. Theresa Peñera, CDIC chairperson and Sangguniang Bayan member, said that from May 4 to May 23, CDIC will hold a series of forums regarding drugs and drug abuse specifically targetin...
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21Apr2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, Apr. 20 (PIA) -- Emma, one of the passengers, felt more secured with the physical presence of “men in uniform” conducting “inspection” as she boarded a passenger bus heading for Pagadian City, a six to seven-hour ride from here. “Mas omentao el alegria na byahe si campante na siguridad” (it’s an added pleasure to travel with confidence on security),” she said. Emma, is just one of the many passengers in this city who felt se...
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19Apr2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, April 19, (PIA) – The Land Transportation Office (LTO), region 10, is set to implement “Gabay sa Mamamayan, Kalakbay 2011” effective April 20-May 1, 2011. Lawyer Esteban M. Baltazar, Jr., Director of LTO-10 said the Gabay sa Mamamayan is a Land Transport Response Scheme for “Zero-Accident,” that advocates for “Ligtas na Daan, Ligtas na Mamamayan” (road safety of citizens). It aims to ensure road safety on la...
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18Apr2011KORONADAL CITY, April 18 (PIA) -- Security of public places has been strengthened for the celebration of the Holy Week, Philippine National Police (PNP) 12 Regional Director Chief Superintendent Benjardi Mantele said today. Mantele said he has already ordered all police units to beef up security especially in public places including tourists destinations in the four provinces and major cities for the Holy Week. He said this is especially necessary afte...
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06Apr2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, April 6 (PIA) –- A total crime volume of 17,567 was noted to have occurred in Northern Mindanao region 10, lower by 61.17% compared to 45,240 in 2009. P/Chief Supt. Conrado E. Laza, Director of the Philippine National Police (PNP), said this already include the reports from the region’s five (5) provinces: Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental and Misamis Oriental, along with its six (6) component cities and two (2) hig...
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08Mar2011KORONADAL CITY, Mar. 8 (PIA) -- Security of airports and shipping terminals in the region has been strengthened following reports of security threats in the region, an official of the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. PNP 12 Director C/Supt. Gil Meneses said yesterday that they have improved police presence in important locations in the entire region, especially in ports and airports. This, after a road-side bombing incident in the boundary of Datu Paglas and Pandad towns ...
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22Feb2011CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Feb. 22 (PIA) – The Philippine National Police – Police Regional Office 3 (PNP-PRO3) has launched an online database containing the profiles of wanted criminals in the region. Dubbed as “Wanted Ka, Huli Ka!,” the online database serves as an access for the public to identify persons on the “wanted list” of the PNP within the region and in so doing be able to help the police in the arrest of these criminals. The online datab...
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20Feb2011CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Feb. 20 (PIA) -- In the course of controversies being tossed at the Philippine National Police (PNP), there are still a lot of things that Filipinos can smile about. This was seen true as PNP Central Luzon Director Alan Purisima presented the significant accomplishments of the PNP in year 2010 relative to its campaigns on crime prevention and control during a regional peace and order summit in Clark Freeport recently. According to Purisima, the PNP in the region...
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15Feb2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Feb. 15 (PIA) -- The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) announced the nationwide conduct of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Entrance and Promotional Examinations on Apr. 17. Acting Regional Director Marte S. Palomar of NAPOLCOM, region 10, said successful examinees of the entrance examination will be conferred by the NAPOLCOM the Philippine National Police (PNP) Entrance Eligibility which is appropriate for appointment to the rank of Police Officer...
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28Jan2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, Jan.27 (PIA) - In the light of the EDSA bus blast that claimed five lives and wounded a dozen, peace-keeping authorities here forged a pact to secure the Zamboanga Peninsula from such trouble. Newly assigned Philippine National Police (PNP) regional director, P/Chief Supt. Elpidio Z. de Asis Jr., said the PNP, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Zamboanga City Task Force (ZCTF) agreed to work together through a Joint Security Coordinating Center. This means tha...
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25Jan2011BATANGAS CITY, Jan. 25 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) Batangas provincial chief, Police Senior Supt. Alberto P. said they are ready to face the challenges that may arise in 2011. In a meeting with Governor Vilma Santos-Recto, the PNP provincial chief along with the chiefs of police from the 37 municipalities and cities in the province expressed full support to the peace and order program of the governor as they presented the PNP’s peace and order plan for 2011. Among...
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24Jan2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Jan. 24 (PIA) – Pot sessions at low-priced motels, use of mobile phones in almost all transactions and private vehicles and taxi in delivering illegal drugs have been among the modus operandi of the illegal drugs trade in Northern Mindanao. This is the assessment of Lt. Col. Edwin Layese, Regional Director of the Philippine Drugs Enforcement Agency (PDEA), region 10, who said last year, a total of 325 persons were arrested for violating Republ...
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05Jan2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Jan. 5 (PIA) -- Call it “Iwas Paputok” (Avoid Firecrackers) or just plain “Ingat Paputok” (Be Cautious of Firecrackers), the campaign to reduce the firecracker injuries, during the Christmas season in region 10, paid off. This was the assessment of Dr. Jaime S. Bernadas, Regional Director of the Dept. of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD), Northern Mindanao, who said only 19 cases of firecracker injuries were reported to have take...
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16Jun2010CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (16 June) -- The ample preparation of the Philippine National Police (PNP) with regards to the school opening can help deter the criminal activities and prevent untoward incidents from happening. This is the assurance of P/Chief Supt. Conrado E. Laza, Regional Director of PNP, region 10, who said the PNP has made numerous coordination with the other government agencies and stakeholders for the security and safety of the millions of students in the region who are bac...
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09Feb2010CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (8 February) -- Lt. Gen. Delfin N. Bangit, Philippine Army Chief, has called on the men and women of the 4th Infantry Division (4ID), PA to keep away from partisan activities but to work very hard for a credible elections. "Ako'y nakikiusap sa lahat na sundalo na huwag makialam sa politika. (I ask all the soldiers not to take part in partisan politics). The only political exercise that we will do is to vote. And so let us leave politics to the politicians," ...
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21Jan2010CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (21 January) -- Read, study and ask about the joint letter directive/ operational guidelines for the 2010 elections. In case of doubt, consult the Commission on Elections. Don't take life. Don't cut corners. Also, make use of the media. Invite them to visit your checkpoints. They are very helpful in disseminating these guidelines to the public to ensure the conduct of a transparent, honest, orderly and peaceful elections (HOPE). This was the advice of Police Director...
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19Jan2010Cagayan de Oro City (19 January) -- At least 35 candidates from Northern Mindanao have filed their applications requesting for security details with the Regional Joint Security Control Center (JSCC) of the Commission on Elections, Philippine National Police and Armed Forces of the Philippines (Comelec-AFP-PNP), as of Jan. 18, 2010. Atty. Renato A. Magbutay, Regional Elections Director of region 10, RJSCC Chairperson, said 25 of these candidates are incumbents while 10 others are new on...
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19Jan2010Cagayan de Oro City (19 January) -- Some 125 checkpoints have been established jointly by the Commission on Elections, Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (Comelec-PNP-AFP) in Northern Mindanao, as of Jan. 18, 2010. P/Chief Supt. Danilo T. Empedrad, Regional Director of PNP, region 10, said the most number of these checkpoints are set up in Misamis Oriental, 32, followed by Bukidnon, 29, Misamis Occidental, 17, Cagayan de Oro City, 13, Lanao del Norte, 1...
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14Jan2010Cagayan de Oro City (14 January) -- The Regional Joint Security Control Center (JSCC) of the Commission on Elections, Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police (Comelec-AFP-PNP) has reiterated the no exemption policy of the gun ban during the election period, from Jan. 10-June 9, 2010. As explained by RJSCC Chairperson, Atty. Renato A. Magbutay, Regional Elections Director of region 10, what the RJSCC is accepting are only applications to hire or engage the e...
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14Jan2010Cagayan de Oro City (14 January) -- The Commission on Elections will exercise direct operational supervision and control over the Philippine National Police (PNP) through the PNP Director General from April 10 to June 9, this year. This is in accordance with Republic Act No. 6975 which provides that the Comelec can do so, at least 30 days before and 30 days following any national, local or barangay elections, in this case, the May 10, 2010, elections. "During the period, a...
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13Jan2010Cagayan de Oro City (13 January) -- At least one Comelec check point will be established in each city / municipality to effectively implement the firearms ban during the election period, January 10 up to June 9, 2010. Thus explained Atty. Renato A. Magbutay, Regional Elections Director of region 10, during a recent Command Conference of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police and the Commission of Elections (AFP-PNP-Comelec) held in Camp Alagar, this city....
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12Jan2010Cagayan de Oro City (12 January) -- Bearing, carrying or transporting firearms or other deadly weapons during the election period, Jan. 10 to June 9, 2010, is authorized only for the regular members or officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) or the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and other law enforcement agencies of the government. Thus clarified Atty. Renato A. Magbutay, Regional Elections Director of region 10, who said the authorization also covers the members ...
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12Jan2010Cagayan de Oro City (12 January) -- All persons in civilian attire carrying firearms will be presumed unauthorized to carry the same and subject for arrest and investigation. Thus clarified by P/Chief Supt. Danilo T. Empedrad, Regional Director of the Philippine National Police (PNP), region 10, during a recent Command Conference of the Commission on Elections, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and PNP attended by all the Provincial Directors and Station Commanders of City Police S...
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