Nida Ramos-Oribiana

Cops can expect more surprise inspections by 'Red Teams'

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has further intensified its campaign against sleepyheads among its ranks by tasking its regional commanders to initiate more surprise inspections on police stations and even mobile patrol cars.

Gov't grants benefits to Filipina killed in Taiwan quake

Although an inactive member of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), Melody Albano Castro, the Filipina caretaker killed in the 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan will still get assistance from the government.

No to auction; order to destroy smuggled luxury cars stays

Malacañang has turned down the proposal of Senate President Aquilino "Kiko" Pimentel III for the government to put luxury cars seized by Customs agents up for public auction instead of destroying them.

China, Malaysia eye contract in Marawi rehab

Foreign companies from China and Malaysia are interested to bid for the rehabilitation of the war-torn city of Marawi in Lanao del Sur, the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) reported Friday.

De Lima calls for Senate probe on reports of 'evidence planting' by PNP

Detained Senator Leila de Lima on Friday urged the Senate to investigate the measures being taken by policemen as she cited reports alleging that some unscrupulous cops are planting evidence during drug buy-bust operations.