Seven police officers from Caloocan City were dismissed from the service on Wednesday, Dec. 10, after the National Police Commission (Napolcom) found them liable for misconduct linked to the death of Dion Angelo Dela Rosa, who contracted leptospirosis while searching for his detained father. In a...
The Navotas City Police Station (NCPS) denied allegations that its officers tortured or coerced two suspects linked to the Nov. 3 double-murder case in Barangay Bangkulasi. In a statement, the station described the accusations as “baseless and fabricated,” saying the claims do not reflect what...
A 26-year-old woman died after she was hit and run over by a speeding trailer truck in Barangay Catmon, Malabon City, on Monday, Nov. 25. The Malabon City Police Station (MCPS) identified the driver as “Rodolfo,” 56, a resident of J.P. Rizal Street, Tondo, Manila. He was arrested at the scene....
Several officers of Navotas City Police Station (NCPS) are facing serious allegations of torture and coercion after two murder suspects claimed that they were beaten while under police custody. The complaint was filed by the lawyer of suspects identified as “Michael” and “James,” who were...
Operatives from Malabon City Police Station (MCPS) recovered the body of an unidentified man found floating in the waters along Pilota Street, Gabriel 2 Subdivision, Barangay Hulong Duhat, on Thursday, Oct. 23. According to the MCPS Officer-in-Charge Col. Allan Umipig, the body was discovered at...
The Caloocan City Police Station (CCPS) arrested three suspects on Thursday, Oct. 9, for allegedly using female prostitutes as a front to rob unsuspecting victims. According to the Northern Police District (NPD), the suspects used a woman to approach male victims and offer sexual services. Once the...
The Northern Police District (NPD) confirmed the arrest of individuals allegedly responsible for the deadly explosion in Barangay Marulas, Valenzuela City, that killed four children and injured eight others on Sept. 24. In a statement Friday, Sept. 26, the NPD said police operatives arrested the...
Mayor Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian condemned on Friday, Sept. 19, the assault of a 20-year-old student on a footbridge in Barangay Gen. T. De Leon and assured the public that the city government will pursue justice for the victim. The incident occurred on Wednesday night, Sept. 17, when the victim...
A couple was arrested in Valenzuela City on Monday, Sept. 8, for allegedly selling counterfeit government-issued IDs through social media. The Valenzuela City Police Station (VCPS) operatives identified the suspects as “Chippie,” 44, and “Kaye,” 40. They were accused of producing fake IDs...
Three people were rescued after being held hostage by a security guard in Barangay Amparo, Caloocan City, on Monday, Sept. 8. The Caloocan City Police Station (CCPS) said the incident began around 7 a.m. on Alibangbang Street and lasted for six hours before the suspect agreed to release the...
The Valenzuela City Police arrested two Chinese nationals for allegedly staging a fake carnapping incident to claim insurance benefits. According to the Northern Police District (NPD), the Valenzuela City Police Station (VCPS) received a report through the 911 emergency hotline regarding a...
The Caloocan City government, through its Social Welfare Development Department (CSWDD), rescued a six-year-old boy after a video of his stepfather physically abusing him surfaced on social media in Barangay 175, Caloocan City. According to the Caloocan City Police Station (CCPS), the video taken...