They came. They promised. They delivered. And Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), expressed optimism that the fast conduct of police investigation—which was done within a week despite numerous challenges—will serve as the first stage in giving the...
Police Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), on Tuesday, May 19, told police commanders and personnel to ignore “political noise” and stay focused on their mandate of maintaining peace and order. Nartatez warned that attempts to draw police officers...
The investigation conducted by the Philippine National Police (PNP) rejected claims that the Senate was under attack on the night of May 13 when pandemonium broke loose over a burst of gunfire that all stemmed from fears that Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa would be arrested. But as to the...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has alerted all its units as flooding incidents were reported in several areas of Luzon and Mindanao following days of heavy rains. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. said police units, especially in affected areas, were tasked to immediately mobilize...
Anti-cybercrime agents of the Philippine National Police (PNP) has stepped up the efforts to monitor social media and other online platforms amid reports of some content creators inciting violence in the wake of the recent chaos at the Senate. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. they are...
Police forces in Metro Manila and other key urban areas across the country were alerted for possible protest actions and other political activities in connection with the expected convening of the Senate as an impeachment court. “The goal is always to ensure that all activities will start and end...
Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), ordered a thorough investigation into the allegations that the local police in Pasay City escorted a black van carrying Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa out of the Senate compound on Thursday, May 14. Nartatez said...
As speculations and conspiracy theories flood social media over the Senate gunfire incident on May 13, the Philippine National Police (PNP) called for sobriety and urged the public to wait instead for the complete result of the investigation. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. assured...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) ordered heightened patrols nationwide amid rotational brownouts following fears that prolonged outages could trigger theft and street-level crimes in affected communities. PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said local police commanders were...
Was the Senate gunfire incident a planned distraction to pave the way for the escape of Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa? Both the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) also want to find out amid speculations on social media that the gunfire incident was...
Apparently pissed off by the rowdy behavior of protesters at the Senate complex, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has started reinforcing its personnel to deny rallyists the opportunity to harass senators and other people in the area. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. was...
Police forces across the country were placed under highest security alert status following the incidents inside the Senate building where gunshots were heard in relation to the alleged attempt to arrest Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa. Police Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño, spokesman of the Philippine...