Tag: PNP

Ronaldo Olay is next PNP spokesperson

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police will soon have a new spokesperson. In a statement, the PNP said PNP Chief Debold Sinas has designated Police Brigadier General Ronaldo E. Olay to the post to be left vacated by Brigadier General Ildebrandi Usana. Usana is retiring. Olay was a member of Sinas’ personal staff prior to his new designation, according to the PNP. He is a member of the Philippine Military Academy’s “Bigkis-Lahi” Class of […]

PNP: P3.9 million worth of shabu seized in separate buy-bust operations in Manila; 4 arrested

(Eagle News) — The police seized P3.9 million worth of shabu in separate buy-bust operations in Manila this week, the Philippine National Police said on Friday, April 16. In a statement, PNP Chief Debold Sinas said also arrested in the operations were four individuals. The first operation in Pandacan on Monday resulted in the confiscation of around 50 grams of shabu worth P340,000 from Bellia Odin, Sinas said. Sinas said Abdulmanan Buisan was arrested in […]

PNP reports 194 more COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) — At least 200 more COVID-19 cases were reported among police personnel. Recent Philippine National Police data showed the additional 194 COVID-19 cases pushed the PNP COVID-19 total to 18262. Of these, 2449 were active. Over 200, or 215, additional recoveries also pushed the PNP COVID-19 recovery total to 15764. Two additional deaths led to an increase in PNP COVID-19 deaths. now at 49. The police are among the country’s front-liners amid the […]

Two drug suspects killed in encounter with police in Las Piñas; P210.8 million worth of “shabu” seized

(Eagle News) — Two notorious illegal drug distributors were killed in an ensuing encounter with police conducting a buy-bust operation to arrest them in Las Pinas City on Tuesday night, the Philippine National Police said. The PNP said Richard Jen Jieko Salameda Amarga and Andrew Guinto Garcia were killed in the armed encounter with the team led by members of the PNP Drug Enforcement Group on Sherack St., Barangay Almanza Uno at 10:15 p.m. The […]

235 more police personnel test positive for COVID-19

(Eagle News) — Over 200 more police personnel have tested positive for COVID-19. The Philippine National Police said the additional 235 cases pushed the PNP COVID-19 total to 17637. Of these, 2391 were active. Over 200, or 272, more recoveries were also reported, pushing the COVID-19 recoveries among PNP personnel to 15,200. Two additional deaths also pushed the PNPC OVID-19 death toll to 46. Earlier, PNP Chief Debold Sinas urged police personnel with COVID-19 symptoms […]

Sinas reminds cops with COVID-19 symptoms to immediately seek medical attention as PNP reports 227 more COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) –Philippine National Police Chief Debold Sinas urged policemen who experience COVID-19 symptoms to immediately seek medical attention, and to not undergo home quarantine or self-medication. Sinas, who is himself recovering from COVID-19, made the statement with the PNP reporting  additional 227 COVID-19 cases, pushing the PNP COVID-19 total to 17405. Of these, 2430 were active. Over 100, or 196, more recoveries were also reported, pushing the PNP COVID-19 recovery total to 14931. An […]

PNP: Over P81 million worth of illegal drugs seized in separate ops in Pasay, Parañaque

PNP says 3 suspects dead in ensuing shootouts with authorities (Eagle News) — Authorities seized over P81 million worth of illegal drugs in separate operations in Pasay and Paranaque over the weekend, the Philippine National Police said. According to the PNP, also killed in ensuing encounters with authorities were three individuals, alias “Domeng” and “Rey,” and Richard Gumander. The PNP said Gumander was killed on West Service Road, Barangay Sun Valley around 11:25 p.m. of […]

15 police officials get new posts in latest PNP reshuffle

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police has implemented another major reshuffle, with 15 police officials getting new posts. In a statement, the PNP said the latest reorganization was prompted by the upcoming retirement of some senior officials. The following officials were designated to new posts: Director for Information and Communication Technology Management (DICTM)  Police Brigadier General Rodolfo Azurin as Acting Director for Comptrollership. He replaces retiring PNP Comptroller, Police Major General Emmanuel Luis Licup. […]

Amid viral video on “lugaw” delivery, PNP stresses all food items are essential goods

PNP spokesperson says food delivery should not be hampered   (Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police said that food deliveries should not be hampered or barred in the areas under Emergency Community Quarantine (ECQ) amid a viral video that showed a motorcyle delivery man about to deliver “lugaw” or rice porridge being stopped by a barangay official in Bulacan. The PNP stressed that the delivery of “lugaw” and other food items as well as […]

Rookie cop in Negros Occidental faces dismissal after failing random drug test

(Eagle News) — A rookie policeman in Negros Occidental faces dismissal after he failed a random drug testing. In a statement, the Philippine National Police said Patrolman Nicolas D. Martinez is now restricted to quarters while undergoing pre-charge investigation and summary dismissal proceedings within the next 60 days. Martinez urine specimen collected during a random drug testing headed by the Regional Crime Laboratory Office 6 last March 16 and 18 was found to contain traces […]

PNP reports 187 additional COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police has reported 187 additional COVID-19 cases. According to PNP data released on Monday, March 29, the additional COVID-19 cases pushed the PNP COVID-19 tally to 14,456. Of these, 2,157 were active. Ninety-eight additional recoveries also pushed the PNP recovery tally to 12,262. No additional deaths were reported, which means the PNP COVID-19 death toll remains at 36. The Philippines is dealing with a surge in COVID-19 cases, prompting […]

PNP: Ten members of private armed group surrender in Cotabato City

(Eagle News) — Ten members of a private armed group have surrendered in Cotabato City, the Philippine National Police said. According to the PNP, Ambie Anso Bansil alias Mama Abo and members of his group– Kamsali Anso Bansil alias Tali; Johari Anso Villanueva alias Wari; Johair Anso Villanueva alias Ting; Samsodin Anso Villanueva alias Unggal; Arnold Anso Mohammad alias Nods; Abobakar Anso Villanueva alias Bakar; Abraham Udti Anso alias Mego; Monib Anso Mohammad alias Nibs; […]