CAMP FLORENDO, La Union – The Police Regional Office-1 (Ilocos) has ramped up security as Christmas and New Year’s Days approach. PRO-1 chief Police Brig. Gen. Lou Frias Evangelista inspected transportation hubs and bus terminals in San Fernando, La Union and Vigan City, Ilocos Sur to ensure...
CEBU CITY – Police have imposed strict border control to prevent criminal elements from causing trouble here. The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) has received more personnel who will man border control checkpoints to intercept possible individuals who may wreak havoc in this city, said Police Lt....
CAMP DANGWA, Benguet – Police nabbed 36 wanted persons in manhunt operations in the Cordillera region from December 10 to 16. The Regional Investigation and Detective Management Division said the Benguet Police Provincial Office arrested 11 wanted persons, followed by the Baguio City Police...
CEBU CITY – No major untoward incidents were recorded at the start of the dawn Masses or “Misa de Gallo” in Region 7 on Saturday, December 16, the Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7) reported. Police Lt. Col. Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson of PRO-7 chief Police Brig. Gen. Anthony...
BUTUAN CITY – The Police Regional Office-13 on Monday, December 11, deployed 296 rookie police officers to secure the holiday season in the Caraga region and this city. Twenty will be deployed to the Agusan del Norte Police Provincial Office, 31 here, 55 to the Surigao del Sur PPO, 60 to the...
CEBU CITY – Security measures are in place for “Simbang Gabi” (dawn Mass) starting on December 16, the Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7) said. Some 6,000 police personnel will be deployed in various areas in Region 7 for Simbang Gabi. Bulk of them will be deployed in churches as...
BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) and the Army 303rd Infantry Brigade (IBde) have strengthened their coordination with the Muslim community to combat terrorism and other forms of crimes and violence here. Police Col. Noel Aliño, Bacolod police director, and Brig. Gen. Orlando...
In a bid to foster lasting peace, President Marcos has issued an executive order and several proclamations that grant amnesty to rebels and insurgents. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) By the authority of the President, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed...
ILOILO CITY – The Philippine National Police (PNP) said All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day in Western Visayas were generally peaceful. PEOPLE visit the graves of departed relatives at the Iloilo City Public Cemetery on All Souls’ Day. (Tara Yap) “This is a big accomplishment. We did...
CITY of San Fernando, Pampanga/BAGUIO CITY – All Saints' Day and All Souls' Days in Central Luzon and the Cordillera region were generally peaceful, police said Thursday. Police Regional Office-3 Director Police Brig. Gen. Jose S. Hidalgo Jr. said no major incidents were reported in the Central...
CEBU CITY – The observance of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days in Central Visayas was generally peaceful, the Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7) said. FAMILIES offer candles for their departed loved ones at the Calamba Public Cemetery in Cebu City on All Saints’ Day. (Juan Carlo...
BUTUAN CITY – The Army 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division (ID) said the All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days and the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections in Region 10 (Northern Mindanao) and Region 13 (Caraga) were generally peaceful. SOLDIERS from the 4th Infantry Division conduct a mobile...