Gen. Rodolfo Azurin, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has ordered all chiefs of police and unit commanders to strictly enforce the existing laws against prohibited and regulated firecrackers and pyrotechnic materials. In a statement, Azurin said there is a need to ensure that the...
A total of 279 policemen were dismissed from the service since the assumption of President "Bongbong" Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., the Philippine National Police (PNP) disclosed on Monday, Dec. 19. PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin, Jr, said those kicked out of the police service were found guilty of serious...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has no plan to recommend to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. a suspension of police operation against communist rebels this Yuletide season. PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin, Jr. said they are more inclined to pursue measures that will defeat the...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has renewed calls for the remaining communist rebels and their supporters to surrender and start a new life following the death of Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder Jose Maria "Joma" Sison. PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin, Jr. said the death of...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) and other law enforcement agencies should keep up the fight against illegal drugs in order to reduce criminality and corruption within communities, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said. Citing the gains from former president Rodrigo Duterte’s campaign...
The first day of "Simbang Gabi," the traditional nine-day dawn masses leading to Christmas Day, went generally peaceful and orderly, the Philippine National Police (PNP) declared Friday, Dec. 16. Thousands of Catholic faithfuls attend the first day of Simbang Gabi at St. Joseph Parish in Las Piñas...
Anti-cybercrime operatives of the Philippine National Police (PNP) arrested a 24-year old man for selling illegal firecrackers online. Police Col. Redrico Maranan, chief of the PNP-Public Information Office, said the operation stemmed from confirmed verification that David Carpio has been selling...
MACALELON, Quezon – This town is now ‘insurgency-free’ following a joint military and government declaration and signing of memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Tuesday, Dec. 13. The MOU was signed by the AFP's 85th Infantry Battalion Lt. Col. Joel Jonson, Quezon Philippine National Police...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Tuesday, December 13 urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) to embark on an internal cleansing process to rid its ranks of scalawags in uniform. Dela Rosa made the call after his privilege speech where he...
General Rodolfo Azurin, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has placed all its elite forces in highest alert status in anticipation of attacks as the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) marks its 54th anniversary this month. Azurin made the announcement during the year-end PNP...
Top officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) met with their Indonesian counterparts and discussed the conduct of intelligence-sharing and interoperability against transnational crimes. PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin, Jr. said the Philippines shares a wide border with Indonesia and...
The police colonel who responded and ended the hostage-taking incident inside Camp Crame involving former senator Leila de Lima was promoted to one-star general in the mass promotion in the Philippine National Police (PNP) involving 53 other senior officials. Brig. Gen. Mark Pespes, head of the PNP...
