Five alleged thieves were intercepted by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) while attempting to steal from a roll-on/roll off (RORO) vessel anchored off Bauan, Batangas on Saturday night, Jan. 3. The PCG said that the incident occurred around 10 p.m. during a seaborne patrol by Coast Guard personnel....
CALATAGAN, Batangas – A 54-year-old businessman was wounded after a gun tucked in his waist suddenly went off and hit his genitals during a drinking spree on Saturday night, Jan. 3, in Sitio Lipatan, Barangay Lucsuhin, here. Police identified the victim as Emil, married. Investigation said the...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) bared on Friday, Jan. 2, that it has begun investigating whether a single organized smuggling group is behind the P2.6 billion worth of undocumented cigarettes seized in separate New Year’s Eve operations in Batangas City and Malabon City. Police Lt. Gen. Jose...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday, January. 1, directed a full investigation into the alleged smuggling of around P1.1 billion worth of cigarettes that were discovered in Batangas City during an anti-carnapping operation. The operation stemmed from the discovery by the Highway Patrol...
BATANGAS CITY – Police discovered P1-billion worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes loaded in 14 40-foot container vans in Sitio Singko, Barangay Balete, this city, on Wednesday morning. Lawmen recovered the contraband after tracking a stolen red Hyundai Accent with license plates NGN-6169...
BATANGAS CITY – Police have inspected stores selling firecrackers and fireworks in Batangas province. Police Col. Geovanny Emerick Sibalo, Batangas Police Provincial Office (BPPO) director, said the inspection was in compliance with Republic Act No. 7183 that regulates the sale, manufacture, and...
SANTO TOMAS CITY, Batangas – A five-year-old girl was allegedly raped and killed in this city on Friday, Dec. 19. Police identified the victim as Nene. Investigation said the victim’s body was discovered by a resident stuffed in a sack on the side of a road in Barangay Santa Maria. The victim...
CAMP MALVAR, Batangas City – One-hundred eighty-six police officers from Batangas have been promoted and received their ranks during a recent ceremony here. Batangas police chief Police Col. Geovanny Emerick Sibalo emphasized the importance of loyalty, dedication, professionalism, and public...
Mang Inasal recently opened a branch in Santo Tomas, Batangas, the fourth drive-thru store in the network, and the first in South Luzon. To date, Mang Inasal has 597 stores nationwide. The brand 's continuing expansion comes as the country’s quick-service restaurant sector grows increasingly...
NASUGBU, Batangas – Police have arrested one of three suspects in the murder of a vendor and his six-year-old daughter here on Sunday. The suspect was identified as Mark, 23, jobless, with a live-in partner, and a resident of Barangay Malapad na Bato, Nasugbu. Mark was apprehended on Wednesday...
NASUGBU, Batangas – A vendor was killed and two children were injured in a gun attack on Sunday night, Dec. 7, in Barangay Butucan here. Police identified the victim as Tomas. Investigation said Tomas, Jhon, 17; Ellaine, 6, and Lester, 7, were on their way home when a man armed with a caliber .45...
IBAAN, Batangas – A bus driver was killed and 19 passengers were injured in a collision between a passenger bus and a trailer truck at the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR) Tollway in Barangay Sabang here on Thursday. The Batangas Police Provincial Office said the accident happened at around...
