The Manila Police District (MPD) on Wednesday, Aug. 20, confirmed that a Japanese mastermind known as "Boss" ordered the killing of two Japanese nationals in Malate, Manila on Aug. 15. According to the police, the arrested suspects, brothers Abel and Albert, revealed that they were ordered by a...
Two individuals tagged in a shooting incident in Barangay 739, Malate, Manila on Aug. 16, were successfully arrested by the Manila Police District (MPD), Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso said. Domagoso presented the suspects identified as alias Edwin and alias Hero at the city hall...
A 20-year-old construction worker was injured after his drinking buddy hit him with a bottle of gin during their drinking session in Barangay 309, Quiapo, Manila on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The Manila Police District (MPD) identified the suspect as alias Ronaldo, 42, also a construction worker. Based on...
A 25-year-old delivery rider and alleged member of a notorious gang was arrested for delivering P1,224,000 worth of shabu using a famous service delivery app during a buy-bust operation in Sta. Cruz, Manila, authorities said on Thursday, Aug. 14. The Manila Police District (MPD) identified the...
Authorities placed a teenager under custody after stolen electric tricycle (E-trike) batteries were recovered from him during an operation in Sampaloc, Manila on Friday, Aug. 15. The Manila Police District (MPD) said the minor, 17 years old, is now under the care of an investigator after police...
Five suspects, including two minors, were arrested for stealing 32 government-issued and two personal laptops from a faculty room of a school in Sta. Ana, Manila, during the recent typhoons. The Manila Police District (MPD) and Barangay 905 Kagawad Edwin Zambrona said the robbery was only...
Five members of the “Ipit Gang” who were allegedly pickpocketing students in Ermita and nearby cities were arrested in Manila, police said on Friday, July 18. The Manila Police District (MPD) identified the suspects as “Raffy,” 34; “Brandolph,” 33; “Jomar,” 33; “Danilo,” 32; and...
After almost two months, a 68-year-old midwife linked to the fatal circumcision of a 10-year-old boy in Tondo, Manila, was arrested on Thursday, July 10. The Manila Police District (MPD) identified the suspect as “Teresita,” a resident of Balut, Tondo. She was also listed as the No. 5 most...
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 Manila Police District (MPD) said that the incident occurred along Pacheco Street near the corner of Osmeña...
A Manila Police District (MPD) intelligence officer who allegedly drew his service firearm on a delivery rider during a now-viral traffic altercation is now the subject of an investigation by the Philippine National Police (PNP). No less than PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said he ordered...
Two men were arrested for stealing meat products, including pork cubes and liempo, inside a mall grocery along Pedro Gil Street in Paco, Manila, on Sunday, March 30. Confiscated meat products from two men arrested for theft in Manila. (Photo from MPD) According to the Manila Police District's (MPD)...
A fetus was discovered in a garbage pile near the seawall of Baseco Compound in Port Area, Manila, on Thursday night, March 6. The Manila Police District (MPD) said the fetus, estimated to be 36 weeks old, was found by a woman who was searching for plastic scraps. The scavenger said she noticed a...