Tag: Camp Crame

PNP molecular lab in Cebu now operational

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police’s molecular laboratory in Cebu is now operational. The PNP said this was after the Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau of the Department of Health granted the PNP Regional Health Service-7 the license to operate. The DOH license that is effective until December 2021 gives  the PNP-RHS7 official authority to conduct Reverse Transcriptase – Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) testing to detect COVID-19 cases. According to PNP officer-in-charge Lt. […]

PNP reports 171 more COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police has reported 171 additional COVID-19 cases among police personnel. According to PNP data as of March 23, the additional cases pushed the PNP COVID-19 total to 13,309. Of these, 1,446 are active. Over 100–or 123–additional recoveries were reported, pushing the PNP COVID-19 recovery tally to 11,827. No additional death was reported, which means the PNP COVID-19 death toll remains at 36. Earlier, the PNP announced PNP Chief Debold […]

Camp Crame to implement modified work arrangement for non-uniformed personnel

(Eagle News) — Camp Crame will implement a modified work arrangement for its non-uniformed employees amid the surge in COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila. Police Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar, PNP officer-in-charge, said the arrangement  includes a work from home setup for those assigned in the national headquarters. He said, however, that uniformed personnel were not included in the modified work arrangement because of their regular law enforcement duties. “However, there is already an ongoing assessment […]

PNP: Over 20 million worth of illegal drugs seized in Sulu; one nabbed

(Eagle News) — Authorities seized over P20 million worth of illegal drugs in Sulu, the Philippine National Police said on Monday, March 15. The PNP said the paper bag with more or less three kilograms of shabu and with a street value of P20.4 million were seized from Ejek Ali Abduhalim, 44, in a buy-bust operation on Sunday. The PNP said the operation was conducted by intel operatives of the Sulu, Jolo Municipal Police Station, […]

Eleazar designated as PNP officer-in-charge

(Eagle News) — Philippine National Police deputy chief for administration Police Lt. Guillermo Eleazar is now the national police force’s officer-in-charge. PNP Chief Debold Sinas designated Eleazar to the post after he tested positive for COVID-19. The PNP has said Sinas was asymptomatic and was in good condition. “As OIC PNP, I will be taking over the affairs of the PNP temporarily and until such time that our Chief PNP fully recovers,” Eleazar said in […]

Over P122 million worth of illegal drugs seized in separate operations in Makati, Muntinlupa; 7 arrested

(Eagle News) — Authorities seized over P122 million worth of illegal drugs in separate operations in Makati and Muntinlupa, and arrested seven in the process, the Philippine National Police said on Tuesday night. According to the PNP, the 2000 grams of shabu worth P13.6 million were seized from Liezel Julhasan; Donnalyn Julhasan; Denver Porlahe, 19; Sharifa Kuly; and Rovelyn Enot outside a fast food restaurant along Muntinlupa Highway in Barangay Tunasan in Muntinlupa. The operation […]

PNP: Unauthorized use of PNP uniform punishable by law

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police has reminded the public to refrain from wearing police uniforms without authorization, noting that this was punishable by law. PNP Chief Debold Sinas issued the reminder after the Criminal investigation and Detection Group filed on Thursday criminal charges for usurpation of authority and for illegal use of uniforms or insignia  against a 41-year-old woman wearing a PNP athletic uniform  but was later found to be not a member […]

PNP: Leader of gang involved in robbery, extortion dead in police encounter in Bukidnon

(Eagle News) — The leader of a gang involved in robbery, extortion and land-grabbing, among other criminal activities, died in an encounter with police in Bukidnon on Monday, Feb. 1, the Philippine National Police said. According to the PNP, Edward Sevilla alias “Don-Don,” leader of the Sevilla Group, was declared dead on arrival in the hospital after he shot it out with authorities who were out to serve a search warrant issued by Executive Judge […]

PNP: Leader of notorious Samar-based robbery group killed in shootout with police

(Eagle News) — The leader of a notorious Samar-based robbery group who was facing criminal cases died in a shootout with police on Wednesday, December 9, the Philippine National Police said on Thursday, December 10. A report by Eastern Visayas PNP Regional Director, Police Brigadier General Ronaldo De Jesus said Arvin Mendova Baculanlan of Barangay Tingib, Basey, was killed in a gunfight that ensued after he shot at police officers who were out to serve […]

7 police officials get new posts in latest PNP reshuffle

(Eagle News)–The Philippine National Police has announced another round of reassignments following the assumption of Gen. Camilo Cascolan as PNP chief. In a statement, the PNP said seven  more senior police officials were designated to key positions, based on special order  dated Sept. 4. Police Brigadier General Ronaldo Olay, who was deputy director for comptrollership, is now head of the PNP Health Service. Police Brigadier General Herminio Tadeo Jr., on the other hand, was reassigned […]

PNP chief Gamboa orders revamp in some police units

(Eagle News) — Philippine National Police Chief Archie Gamboa has ordered a revamp in some PNP units, including in the National Capital Region Police Office. According to the PNP Public Information Office, Police Brigadier General Florencio Ortilla is the new deputy regional director for operations of the NCRPO. Police Colonel Rommel Bernardo Cabagnot, on the other hand, is acting chief of regional staff of the regional office. The changes take effect on Aug. 24. Below […]

PNP vows to continue assisting LGUs in enforcement of health protocols, ordinances as NCR, 4 other areas revert to GCQ

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police on Tuesday, Aug. 18, vowed to continue to assist local government units in the enforcement of local health ordinances as Metro Manila and other areas revert to a general community quarantine on Wednesday, Aug. 19. In a statement, Police Brigadier General Bernard Banac, PNP spokesperson, said the PNP would also continue to be “vigilant” in implementing health protocols. Banac said quarantine control points will remain to ensure that […]