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911 in action: Cops nab 4 men in Tondo robbery attempt

Published Jun 20, 2025 11:32 am

At A Glance

  • The 911 emergency hotline rollout complements President Marcos' "Cops on the Beat" initiative which aims to increase police visibility in public spaces and cut emergency response time to five minutes.
Four suspects involved in a robbery attempt in Tondo, Manila, were immediately arrested following a swift police response prompted by a 911 emergency hotline call from the victim.
The four suspects arrested for attempted robbery in Tondo, Manila. (Photo from MPD)
The four suspects arrested for attempted robbery in Tondo, Manila. (Photo from MPD)
The Manila Police District (MPD) said that the incident occurred along Pacheco Street near the corner of Osmeña Street in Barangay 67 at around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18.
The victim, a 43-year-old businessman, was driving along Pacheco Street when the four suspects, identified as “Rhandi,” “Luke,” “Kester,” and “Franco,” blocked his path.
Rhandi immediately held the car window to prevent it from closing, while Luke pointed a kitchen knife at him and threatened him by saying, “Papatayin kita! Ibigay mo cellphone mo at ‘yang bag mo!” (I will kill you! Give me your phone and your bag!).
Meanwhile, Kester forcibly tried to open the compartment of his car, while Franco stood in front of the vehicle, holding a rock to block the victim’s path.
During the attempt, two witnesses saw the incident and quickly sought help from nearby barangay personnel, prompting them to respond. However, the suspects noticed their presence and immediately fled.
The victim immediately contacted the 911 emergency hotline to report the incident.
Police from Don Bosco AOR quickly responded and immediately conducted a follow-up operation, which led to the arrest of three suspects. Franco, the fourth suspect, was later turned over to authorities by his sister. All four were positively identified by the victim as the same persons who tried to rob him.
The suspects are currently detained at the Raxabago Police Station and will face charges of attempted robbery under Article 293 of the Revised Penal Code.
911 emergency hotline
According to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), the emergency hotline will initially go live in Metro Manila, the Ilocos Region, Central Visayas, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
It added that the 911 system utilizes advanced technology to connect emergency calls directly to frontline responders, such as the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) while minimizing prank or nuisance calls through enhanced screening mechanisms.
The emergency hotline rollout complements President Marcos’ “Cops on the Beat” initiative, which aims to increase police visibility in public spaces and cut emergency response time to five minutes.
President Marcos said the program reflects his marching orders to PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III to deploy more officers and improve immediate police assistance.
Related story: https://mb.com.ph/2025/06/09/marcos-911-emergency-hotline-to-launch-nationwide-in-july target=_blank>https://mb.com.ph/2025/06/09/marcos-911-emergency-hotline-to-launch-nationwide-in-july

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