Police seized more than 8,000 loose firearms in the series of operations across the country in the past three months. Gen. Rodolfo Azurin, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), said the same operations that include checkpoint operations and anti-drug operations also resulted in the...
National police chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin, Jr. advised on Monday, Nov. 14, suspended prisons head Gerald Bantag to do the talking during the legal proceedings in connection with the death of broadcast journalist Percival Mabasa and alleged middleman Jun Villamor instead of doing it through media...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) needs at least 1,500 more personnel for its Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) in order to effectively respond to the growing threats and incidents of criminal activities in cyberspace. In response, PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin, Jr. said they would be requesting a...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is prepared to create tracker teams to locate suspended prisons chief Gerald Bantag and his deputy Ricardo Zulueta if they would go into hiding in case a warrant of arrest is issued against them in connection with the killing of broadcast journalist Percival...
The national government would have to cough up between P92 billion and P230 billion annually if and when Congress institutionalizes a proposal to provide all senior citizens in the Philippines a universal social pension. (Danie Franco/ Unsplash) There are seven such measures pending before House...
Gen. Rodolfo Azurin. Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), ordered on Tuesday, Nov. 8, a manhunt against those responsible for the killing of a police major in Cagayan. Azurin said he had already instructed the local police to conduct an in-depth investigation and follow-up operations...
The pieces evidence against suspended Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) director general Gerardo Bantag and his deputy Ricardo Zulueta in the hit job against broadcast journalist Percival Mabasa and the subsequent cover up attempt that led to the death of suspected middleman Jun Villamor are...
The entire area of Tacurong City in Sultan Kudarat has been placed under highest security alert status following a bus bombing on Sunday, Nov. 6, that left one passenger dead and 11 others injured. Gen. Rodolfo Azurin, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), said additional police and...
Gen. Rodolfo Azurin, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), ordered on Tuesday, Nov. 1, all police units in areas severely affected by tropical storm "Paeng" to assist in road clearing and in responding to the needs of the civilians, particularly those who were displaced from their...
Police forces across the country, especially in Metro Manila and other urban areas, will remain on full alert status this week in preparation for the start of the full face-to-face classes starting Wednesday, Nov. 2. Gen. Rodolfo Azurin, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), said they...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has instructed all police units, especially in areas affected by the severe tropical storm "Paeng" to maximize the assistance to the local government units (LGUs) through the deployment of personnel and available resources for disaster response. Police Col....
Police Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) urged the public to go to cemeteries, memorial parks, or columbaria ahead of the All Saints' Day and All Soul's Day on Nov. 1 and 2 to avoid the influx of people. PNP Chief Police Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. inspects...
