Police forces in Albay and nearby areas have been instructed to step up the necessary preparations for possible lahar flows and other public-safety problems for residents near the Mayon Volcano due to potential heavy rains from Tropical Storm “Caloy.” “We are in constant coordination with...
In what is seen as a move to compel former Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa to come out of his hiding place, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has ordered an all-out investigation into all complaints and records of discrepancies in the conduct of the drug war during his...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) lauded the police forces in Taguig City for arresting all the fugitives in its Top 10 most wanted list for four straight months. The importance of the aggressive campaign against wanted criminals was emphasized by PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr....
As one of the favorite punching bags of critics, the announcement of who’s in and who’s out in the list of most complained government agencies was a nerve-wracking experience for top officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP). And PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. appeared to...
Police have intensified monitoring on private ports across the country as an added intelligence-gathering measures following the confiscation of 54 container vans of cigarettes believed to have been smuggled into the country through Mindanao. The huge volume of cigarettes were seized inside a...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday, May 8, that it has activated disaster response preparations as Tropical Storm “Hagupit” moved closer to the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). PNP chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said police commanders in areas expected...
A major leadership reshuffle swept through the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday, May 8, as six senior officials assumed key posts during a joint turnover ceremony held at Camp Crame in Quezon City. Police Brig. Gen. Dindo R. Reyes, regional director of the Ilocos Police Regional Office...
Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), ordered the strict implementation of health safety measures for all frontline personnel manning checkpoints and other public safety response to protect them from respiratory risks posed by heavy volcanic ash and...
As the national government prepares to stabilize the rice price and supply, the Philippine National Police (PNP) will be there to ensure that everybody will comply. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. has expressed full readiness to support the enforcement of the government’s planned...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has committed to sustain the operation against smuggled and illegally-manufactured cigarettes as authorities continue to intercept and bust distribution networks despite the series of successful operations in the past months. The aggressive drive was given focus...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has declared full operational readiness for the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings in Cebu which the country will be hosting starting on Wednesday, May 6. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. said the entire...
Sixteen individuals, including a minor, were arrested for alleged cable theft in a joint operation conducted by the San Juan City Police and the Eastern Police District (EPD) on Tuesday, May 5. According to the Philippine National Police (PNP), the suspects were caught in the act of cutting and...