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...
A 33-year-old ride-hailing service rider died after being run over by a dump truck when he lost control of his motorcycle after hitting a car in Ermita, Manila, on Thursday, March 6. A dump truck runs over a ride-hailing service rider in Ermita, Manila. (Photo from MPD) The Manila Police District...
A hostage situation on Recto Avenue in Manila on Tuesday, Feb. 18, ended peacefully after police officers, who acted as negotiators, chipped in and gave the P20,000 salary that the hostage taker's employer allegedly refused to pay him. A man (in black T-shirt) took a woman hostage at an ID lace...
Elements of the Manila Police District with Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay (Photo Courtesy of MPD/ MANILA BULLETIN) Manila Police District (MPD) Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay inspected bus terminals and churches in Manila on Thursday, March 28, as Catholic devotees continued their exodus to their...
The Manila Police District (MPD) launched a manhunt against nine men who allegedly beat a criminology student to death in Tondo, Manila last Friday, Oct. 20. Police identified the fatality as Randall Bonifacio, 20, a resident of Tondo. Prior to the incident, police said the victim and his...
A rider was killed while three others were injured in the collision of two motorcycles in Malate, Manila on Monday, Oct. 23. The Manila Traffic And Parking Bureau (MTPB) identified the deceased motorcycle driver as Orlie Magtibay Villanueva and his injured passenger as Aldrin Magtibay Bejasa. The...
Photo taken by MACHRA/ MANILA BULLETIN Police Col. Arnold Thomas Ibay formally assumed his post as acting director of the Manila Police District (MPD) on Wednesday, Oct. 18. The ceremonial turnover was held at the MPD Headquarters in Ermita, Manila, attended by Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan,...
