The Philippine National Police (PNP) is now looking into the possibility of a crime syndicate operating to take advantage of the soaring oil prices through illegal trade via fuel pilferage, or locally referred to as “paihi.” This, after police busted another group allegedly selling fuel during...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said four suspects in a diesel pilferage incident in Quezon City, including two who have surrendered, will face theft charges. QCPD, led by Police Brig. Gen. Randy Glenn Silvio, traced the case to a March 31, 2026 incident in Barangay Greater Fairview...
It all started with a raw information from a tipster and ended with the police confiscating 65,000 liters of diesel allegedly being sold illegally—and take note, with free delivery package deal. The confiscation of the petroleum product worth around P9.7 million, along with a tanker and a cargo...
CANDELARIA, Quezon – Twelve individuals were arrested and large quantities of stolen gasoline were seized during the implementation of a search warrant in a warehouse in Barangay Santa Catalina Sur here on Jan.27. Police said the suspects were apprehended for alleged involvement in “paihi” or...
MV Palawan is apprehended by Philippine Coast Guard ship BRP Palawan (FPB-2401) in the vicinity of Manila Bay on Sept. 26, 2024 while carrying alleged smuggled disel fuel. (Photo: PCG) A motor vessel allegedly engaged in fuel pilferage or “paihi” system was apprehended by the Philippine Coast...
Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has reported rising incidents of theft on power meters and electrical wires, hence, it was prompted on intensifying its efforts to deter these unscrupulous acts of some lawless elements. The utility firm indicated that it has been working with...
CEBU CITY – Fuel allocations for all Cebu City and barangay-owned vehicles were suspended due to allegations of pilferage. Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia ordered the suspension on Tuesday, June 18, after former and current employees of Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office...
Around 20,000 to 30,000 liters of diesel were seized from a cargo vessel and three boats that were caught in an alleged case of fuel pilferage at the Navotas Fish Port, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) disclosed Monday, Jan. 30. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard / PCG The PCG said that its personnel...
