Tag: Philippine National Police

PNP: Suspected Syrian terrorist, Filipino cohort nabbed in Manila apartment

(Eagle News) — A Syrian national believed to be a member of an international terrorist organization and his Filipino cohort were arrested by authorities in Manila over the weekend, the Philippine National Police said on Monday. A PNP statement said Fehmi Lassqued alias John Rasheed Lassoned; and Anabel Moncera Salipada, 32, of Upi, Maguindanao, were nabbed at Room 409 of Casa Blanca apartment on M, Adriatico, Malate, after “assorted firearms, ammunition and components for Improvised Explosive […]

Dela Rosa shoots down Alejano’s claim of a “pattern” in PNP drug ops; says congressman, a Navy officer, “doesn’t know”

By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service What do you know? You’re a Navy officer, not a policeman. Philippine National Police Chief Ronald dela Rosa had this to say to Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano, who said there was a “pattern” in the conduct of drug operations by the police. Alejano said the killings took place at night, and a cal. 38 is usually retrieved from the suspect. “Congressman Alejano, I’m very sorry to tell you na […]

CHR, nakitaan ng improvement ang balik Oplan Tokhang ng PNP

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Naging positibo ang pagtanggap ng Commission on Human Rights (CHR) sa muling pagbabalik ng operasyon ng Philippine National Police (PNP) sa Oplan Tokhang. Ito’y matapos makitaan ng CHR na mayroong ”improvement” sa pagbaba ng bilang ng kaso ng mga nasasawi mula sa operasyon kung ikukumpara sa unang pagpapatupad ng kampanya kontra iligal na droga. Ayon kay PNP Deputy Spokesperson Superintendent Vimellee Madrid, mula noong Disyembre 5, 2017 hanggang February 8, […]

PNP to buy body cameras that can live stream video

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police (PNP) plans to buy more than 12,000 body cameras capable of live streaming by June. This is according to Chief Inspector Angel Beros, head of PNP’s technical working group after the conduct of a supplier’s meeting for the gadgets on Monday, February 5. Beros said from the Php 334-million budget, the supplier should already provide the PNP with 12,476 body cameras, 175 body camera with livestreaming […]

Mahigit 700 pulis na na-destino sa Marawi City, binigyan ng promosyon ng PNP

(Eagle News) –Ilang buwan matapos ang bakbakan sa Marawi City, iginawad na ng Philippine National Police ang pangakong promosyon sa 753 na pulis na kasamang nakipagbakbakan sa mga terorista. Nasa limangdaan sa kanila ang mula sa hanay ng PNP-Special Action Force (SAF). Mismong si PNP Chief Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa at si Phil Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Joselito Bautista ang nagbigay ng promosyon sa mga pulis. Ayon kay Gen.Bato, siniguro nya na maibibigay ang […]

Newly appointed PNP spokesperson admits fake news now a “big challenge”

By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service The newly appointed Philippine National Police spokesperson admitted on Wednesday said fake news now poses a “big challenge.” In a speech after assuming the helm of the national police force’s Public Information Office, Chief Supt. John Bulalacao said because of the advent of new technologies, people “can easily take pictures and send it to almost everybody.” “So kapag may mga ganitong situations, the chief PIO should be capable enough […]

PNP designates new spokesperson

By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service The Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group has a new head. Chief Supt. Dionardo Carlos took the helm of the office in  turnover ceremonies held at the AVSEGROUP headquarters in Pasay on Tuesday. Carlos, who was the PNP spokesperson, replaced  Chief Supt. Sheldon Jacaban who retired from the service. Taking Carlos’ place at the Public Information Office is Chief Supt.John Bulalacao, who is the deputy chief for operations of […]

PNP Chief Dela Rosa: Over 300 policemen sacked since I assumed office

By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service Over 300 policemen have been sacked since Philippine National Police Chief Ronald dela Rosa assumed office. According to Dela Rosa, of the 352, 167 were sacked because of drugs, 72 were absent without leave,  and 59 committed other  grave offenses including murder, kidnapping, rape, extortion and human rights violations, among others. Those sacked ranged from Po1 to police superintendents. He said so far, 329 could be sacked. This was […]

UPDATED: Dela Rosa says PNP will win drug war, as policemen gear up for “improved” Oplan Tokhang ops

By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service We will win the drug war. This was the assurance given by Philippine National Police Chief Ronald dela Rosa on Monday, as the police force prepares to conduct “improved” Oplan Tokhang operations nationwide. “Let me assure the Filipino people that the PNP has learned its lessons, and learned it well,” Dela Rosa said during the 42nd anniversary celebration of the PNP in Camp Crame. According to Dela Rosa, “mistakes of […]

PNP: Guidelines for return of “Tokhang” completed

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The guidelines for the new “Oplan Tokhang” have already been completed, Philippine National Police Chief Ronald Dela Rosa. But the PNP chief, who spoke in a press conference on Monday, January 22, refused to release the same to the media. “‘Yung orientation na lang ng Tokhangers, ‘yan na lang yung pina-finalize before tayo mag-Tokhang, within this week,” Dela Rosa said. Dela Rosa said that police with shady records will […]

PNP reshuffles 12 officials; Taliño back as SAF head

By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service The Philippine National Police has reshuffled several of its high-ranking officials following the retirement of some of their colleagues. Director Noli Taliño was re-appointed to the Special Action Force unit, where he was assigned as deputy chief when 44 SAF members and several others were killed in the botched Mamasapano operation in Maguindanao in 2015. When then-Director Getulio Napeñas was relieved over the incident, Taliño was appointed officer in charge […]

Sasmuan, Pampanga police chief nabbed for alleged extortion

  The chief of the Sasmuan, Pampanga municipal station was arrested on Tuesday after he allegedly extorted P30,000 from an amusement park operator. Chief Insp. Romeo Bulanadi was nabbed after he accepted the marked money from a member of the Philippine National Police’s Counter-Intelligence Task Force at 7:15 p.m., at the Sasmuan Municipal Police Station. Bulanadi allegedly prevented the operator from hauling its equipment without giving the money. Charges for violation of  the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices […]