Tag: PNP

166 line, technical professionals join PNP Officer Corps

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police on Monday, Dec. 14, inducted over 100 line and technical professionals into the PNP Officer Corps. PNP Chief Dionardo Carlos led the oath-taking, and the donning and pinning of the rank insignia to 166 Newly Appointed Police Commissioned Officers (NAPCOs) under the PNP Lateral Entry Program CY 2021 for Line and Technical Officers. According to the PNP, of the 166, three were technical officers and 163 were line […]

PNP backs DILG call for Comelec guidelines on pre-campaign period activities

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police backed Interior Secretary Eduardo Año’s call for specific guidelines to be issued on pre-campaign period activities. According to PNP Dionardo Carlos, the outlined guidelines will “prompt us to act on specific actions.” “The campaign period for both local and national candidates is still early next year and there have been caravans being done anywhere in the country,” he said. He said such guidelines would enable the police to […]

Soldier nabbed in Cebu for alleged gun-running activities

(Eagle News)–Authorities arrested a soldier in Cebu City on Friday, Dec  10, for alleged gun-running activities. According to the Philippine National Police, Staff Sergeant Cristobal “Chris” Pantoja was nabbed in an operation against loose firearms in the Kamagong Range Parking Area. Pantoja was assigned to the 7th Regional Community Defense Group Reserve Command, Special Service. PNP Chief Dionardo Carlos said seized from the suspect were two 5.56 mm rifles, three cal. 45 pistols, three cal. […]

PNP COVID-19 cases rise to 42,210

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases among police personnel rose to 42,210 after the Philippine National Police reported two more additional cases. According to the PNP, of the cases, 35 were active. Recoveries rose to 42,050, with the additional four recoveries. No additional deaths were reported, which means the death toll remains at 125. The PNP has said over 1,000 policemen remain unvaccinated for COVID-19. It said all unvaccinated people would be required to submit an […]

Over 1,000 cops still unvaccinated vs COVID-19: PNP

(Eagle News) — Over 1,000 police personnel remain unvaccinated for COVID-19, the Philippine National Police said. According to the PNP, the 1,040  personnel who have no COVID-19 shots constitute 0.45 percent of the total 225,676 policemen. The PNP said they remain unvaccinated for “no valid reason.” The police organization said these unvaccinated policemen are required to present an RT-PCR result test that yields negative results to report to work, and shall submit this every two […]

Pampanga cop who shot teen faces raps

(Eagle News) — Charges have been filed against an intelligence police officer who reportedly shot and killed a 19-year-old teenager who allegedly pinned the officer to the ground on Saturday, Nov. 20, after being told to wear a face mask while in public. According to the Philippine National Police, criminal charges have been filed against PCpl Alvin Pastorin, 33, of the Pampanga Police Provincial Office, following the death of Abelardo Vasquez, 19. PNP Chief Dionardo […]

PNP to candidates: Coordinate with authorities, ensure crowd control plan in place for in-person campaign activities

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police said candidates organizing in-person activities should properly coordinate with authorities and ensure a crowd control plan is in place. PNP Chief Dionardo Carlos made the statement after the Commission on Elections said health protocol violations during campaign activities are considered election offenses. Carlos said the PNP was so far coordinating with the poll body “on the participation of the PNP in the implementation of the said provision for […]

PNP Region 5 office recommends dismissal of police colonel who allegedly beat up subordinate

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police-Regional Office 5 has recommended the removal from service of a colonel who allegedly beat up a subordinate. According to the PNP, PRO 5 Police General Jonnel Estomo made the recommendation against Police Colonel Dulnoan Dinamling Jr., assigned as the Regional Aviation 5 commander, to the Aviation Security Group. The PNP said Dinamling beat up PMSgt Ricky Brabante while drunk. The PNP did not specify a reason. It said […]

Newly-installed PNP Chief Carlos sets policy direction for police force; bares four-point action plan

(Eagle News) — Newly-installed Philippine National Police Chief  Lt. Gen. Dionardo Carlos bared a four-point immediate action plan he said he would implement as the country’s top policeman. According to Carlos, these are to ensure peaceful and orderly 2022 elections, to Continue PNP programs on anti-criminality, anti-Illegal drugs, and anti-corruption; to develop and empower the area police commands; and to continue the policies, programs and projects of previous PNP chiefs. “As our nation is once […]

PNP COVID-19 tally at 42,017

(Eagle News) — Fifteen more COVID-19 cases have been reported among police personnel. Data on Sunday, Nov. 7, showed the additional cases pushed the total PNP COVID-19 cases to 42,017 cases. Of these, 319 are active. Recoveries rose to 41,575 with the addition of 34 recoveries. The PNP COVID-19 death toll is at 123, with no additional deaths reported. The police are among the country’s frontliners amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The PNP has said over […]

PNP COVID-19 cases breach 42,000 mark

(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases among police personnel have breached the 42,000 mark, Philippine National Police data showed on Saturday, Nov. 6. According to the data, the 42,003 total was after 25 more cases were reported. Of the total cases, the PNP said 338 are active. Twenty-three additional recoveries pushed the total PNP recoveries to 41542. No additional deaths were reported, which means the PNP COVID-19 death toll remains at 123. The police force has said over […]

PNP announces promotion of four senior police officials

(Eagle News) — Four senior police officials have been designated to higher posts  in what the Philippine National Police described as a minor reshuffle that was prompted by the retirement of other ranking officers. According to the PNP, Police Brigadier General Michael John Dubria was promoted to acting director for intelligence of the PNP Directorial Staff, replacing Police Major General Dennis Agustin who retired upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 56 years old. Meanwhile, […]