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After arrest of 200,000 fugitives, PNP targets zero backlog
by Mark Ernest Villeza - November 11, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine National Police is aiming to clear its backlog of arrest warrants after accounting for about 200,000 wanted people over the past 14 months, leaving roughly 300,000 fugitives still on the PNP list...
NBI filing raps vs ‘big fish’ over P13 billion cigarette smuggling
by Mark Ernest Villeza - November 10, 2026 - 12:00am
The National Bureau of Investigation would file charges against at least 13 people, including the operators of a private port in Cebu, over the smuggling of an estimated P13 billion worth of cigarettes, NBI Director...
PNP: No evidence linking Markle’s son to sex abuse
by Mark Ernest Villeza - November 10, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine National Police has found no evidence so far linking the son of Thomas Markle Sr. to alleged child sexual abuse activities being investigated by the PNP.
NCRPO intensifies night patrols in crime-prone areas
by Mark Ernest Villeza - November 10, 2026 - 12:00am
The National Capital Region Police Office is stepping up night patrols, particularly in poorly lit streets, isolated areas and transport hubs where commuters and workers are vulnerable to crimes.
PNP gets over 500 tips on Bato’s whereabouts
by Mark Ernest Villeza - November 10, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine National Police has received and acted on more than 500 tips on the possible whereabouts of wanted Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, with police teams conducting searches in various parts of...
3 soldiers wounded in Lanao del Sur ‘rido’
by Mark Ernest Villeza - November 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Government troops pacifying a gunfight between two feuding clans, locally known as rido, ended in a clash that left three soldiers wounded in Picong, Lanao del Sur on Saturday.
Asean Summit security tightened
by Mark Ernest Villeza - November 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Authorities will strictly control access to venues of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit and Related Meetings, with only authorized people and vehicles allowed inside restricted areas, the National...
PNP tracking down Thomas Markle’s accomplices
by Mark Ernest Villeza - November 9, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is intensifying efforts to identify possible local accomplices, including those who may have facilitated or participated in the crimes of American Thomas Markle who is accused...
Criminal raps filed vs pet crematorium owner
by Mark Ernest Villeza - November 7, 2026 - 12:00am
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) filed yesterday criminal complaints against the owner of a pet crematorium in Cavite and three other people in connection with the dumping of dead dogs and cats in San Jose...
PNP nabs SUV driver over robbery-slay case
by Mark Ernest Villeza - November 7, 2026 - 12:00am
Police have arrested a 30-year-old sport utility vehicle (SUV) driver who allegedly robbed an online seller of his cellphone before speeding away, leaving the victim to cling onto the vehicle and later fall to his...
Ex-BARMM lawmaker no-show at PDEA probe
by Mark Ernest Villeza - November 7, 2026 - 12:00am
Former Bangsamoro parliament member Edrieza Hadji Nasser Rimbang dodged a summons for him to appear on Thursday before the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), which sought to question him over a suspected...
Prosecution seeks protection for 55 witnesses in Duterte trial
by Mark Ernest Villeza - November 7, 2026 - 12:00am
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has formally requested judges to provide protective measures to 55 witnesses involved in the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo...
NCRPO warns vs illegal water connections amid El Niño threat
by Mark Ernest Villeza - November 7, 2026 - 12:00am
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has ordered a crackdown on illegal water connections in Metro Manila, warning that unscrupulous groups are exploiting residents’ need for water amid concerns...
NBI, PCSO raid Caloocan lotto outlet
by Mark Ernest Villeza - November 6, 2026 - 12:23am
An authorized lotto outlet in Caloocan City was raided on Wednesday after operatives caught its personnel allegedly using the establishment as a cover for an illegal numbers game.
NCRPO tightens security for tourists
by Mark Ernest Villeza - November 6, 2026 - 12:23am
National Capital Region Police Office officer-in-charge Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano has ordered tighter monitoring in tourist areas following separate incidents involving foreign visitors in Parañaque...
Laos shipments watched after P1.36 billion shabu haul
by Mark Ernest Villeza - November 6, 2026 - 12:23am
The government will flag all shipments from Laos for closer inspection following the seizure of 200 kilos of suspected shabu believed to have been shipped through Hong Kong to Manila, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla...
Thomas Markle’s son named person of interest
by Mark Ernest Villeza - November 6, 2026 - 12:00am
Thomas Markle’s son has been placed under investigation as a person of interest in a suspected child sexual abuse materials case involving electronic devices surrendered to authorities in Cebu, Interior Secretary...
NBI to file raps vs Cavite pet crematorium
by Mark Ernest Villeza - November 6, 2026 - 12:00am
 The National Bureau of Investigation will file six cases before the Department of Justice (DOJ) against a pet crematorium in Bacoor, Cavite, after finding evidence that the business allegedly buried animals...
Pulong’s libel case vs Matibag transferred
by Mark Ernest Villeza - November 6, 2026 - 12:00am
The libel and cyberlibel complaints filed by Davao City first district Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte against National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag have been transferred to the Davao...
Campaign vs scam hubs launched
by Mark Ernest Villeza - November 5, 2026 - 12:00am
The National Capital Region Police Office has launched a campaign to dismantle scam hubs in Metro Manila by targeting not only their operators, but also the financiers, recruiters, property owners and financial networks...
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