The Southern Police District (SPD) launched a 24-hour relentless anti-crime operation that seized P2.24 million worth of illegal drugs and put 51 suspects behind bars. From April 23 to 24, SPD operatives recovered 329.96 grams of shabu and 2.1 grams of marijuana kush in buy-bust operations,...
CEBU CITY – Various groups cited the Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Port of Cebu for operational improvements and strengthened coordination with logistics stakeholders. The Visayas Unified Truckers Association (VUTAI) specifically cited District Collector Alexandra Yap-Lumontad “in recognition...
Authorities reminded the public that illegal electrical tapping is strictly prohibited, following the arrest of a man caught illegally connecting to Meralco service lines in Makati City on Tuesday, April 21. The Makati City Police Station arrested the man, identified as “Aries,” at the corner...
The Manila Police District (MPD) is investigating a viral incident involving a police officer who allegedly blocked a responding fire truck in Tondo, drawing public criticism online. The video, which circulated widely on social media, showed the fire truck being delayed while en route to an...
Investigators are eyeing a heated lovers ' quarrel as the trigger behind the suspected "crime of passion" that left two men dead inside a Tondo condominium, the Manila Police District (MPD) said on Tuesday, April 21. Witnesses recalled frantic cries of “Tulong, tulong! (Help, help!)” from...
Taguig and Muntinlupa police confiscated a grenade and illegal firearms from five suspects in several operations. The Taguig police arrested a man in Barangay Pinagsama who indiscriminately brandished a firearm during a drinking session. The arrested suspect was identified as alias Fernando,...
Brig. Gen. Arnold Santiago officially assumed leadership of the Manila Police District (MPD) on Thursday, April 16, during a ceremony at the police headquarters on United Nations Avenue in Ermita, Manila. Police personnel lined up and rendered traditional arrival honors at around 4 p.m. as part of...
A 46-year-old man was stabbed to death while playing games at a computer shop in Tondo, Manila on Monday morning, April 13. The incident occurred at around 11 a.m. inside Jojo Computer Shop along GK Compound, Barangay 105, according to the initial report of the Manila Police District . The victim...
The Manila Police District (MPD) has confirmed on Saturday, April 11, that it has temporarily halted the strict enforcement of a city ordinance penalizing individuals for going shirtless in public, following backlash over its perceived “anti-poor” impact. In a directive dated April 11, 2026,...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) unveiled a new command center in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) on Thursday, April 9, to strengthen the country’s maritime security and sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan and Department of Transportation (DOTr)...
Recognizing the demands and risks of police work, the Eastern Police District (EPD) and Shopee Philippines signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen support for police families by providing accessible income-generating opportunities through electronic commerce (e-commerce). The MOU...
A police officer was injured in Sampaloc, Manila after allegedly being mauled by a group of men when he intervened in a reported snatching involving a minor, the Manila Police District (MPD) said. According to the Sampaloc Police Station (PS4), the incident occurred at around 10:40 p.m. on...
