Surprise INC protest snarls EDSA traffic; 900 cops deployed

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan 06/30/2026

MANILA – Nearly 900 police officers were deployed to the People Power Monument along EDSA in Quezon City on Tuesday after a religious group staged what appeared to be a surprise protest. The Philippine National Police (PNP) said…

After Tacloban school shooting, PNP eyes stronger ties with DepEd

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan 06/25/2026

MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) aims to boost its partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) by taking part in weekly school flag ceremonies and educational programs. This initiative is designed to build safer campus…

PNP disaster response units on alert as Typhoon Francisco intensifies

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan 06/22/2026

MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) mobilized its emergency and disaster response teams on Monday, bracing for rapid deployment as Typhoon Francisco (Mekkhala) intensifies and strengthens the southwest monsoon (habagat). READ: Francisco now a typhoon —…

Mindanao earthquake: PNP steps up hunt vs. fake DPWH personnel

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan 06/18/2026

MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday intensified operations against individuals posing as personnel of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to scam people in areas affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao.…

Adopt a hero: PDEA puts 9 retired drug detection dogs up for adoption

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan 06/18/2026

MANILA – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is placing for adoption nine retired Narcotic Detection Dogs (NDDs) that have served for years in anti-illegal drug operations across the country. The retired K9s include five Belgian Malinois, three…

Cybersecurity review urged after hacking of Senate, House sites

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan 06/14/2026

MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has called on all government agencies to review their cybersecurity measures following recent hacking incidents that defaced the official websites of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. According…

PNP assures safe, orderly 128th Independence Day nationwide

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan 06/11/2026

MANILA —The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Thursday that all security measures are in place for the country’s 128th Independence Day celebration on Friday. While no validated threats have been monitored, PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez…

June 8 school opening: PNP deploys 55K personnel

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan 06/08/2026

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed over 55,000 security personnel nationwide for the opening of classes on Monday, assuring the public that heightened school security measures will not compromise regular law enforcement and anti-crime…

PNP warns: Prank callers risk losing access to 911 hotline

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan 06/05/2026

MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) appealed to the public to use the country’s emergency hotline responsibly as the government expands the Unified 911 system to more regions, warning that prank callers risk losing access to…

Nartatez welcomes high trust rating amid ongoing PNP reforms

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan 05/31/2026

MANILA — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. welcomed his high ranking in the latest “Boses ng Bayan” Index of Governance (IOG) nationwide survey, conducted by the RPMD Foundation Inc., which named him among…

Cavite bettor bags P24.1-M Lotto jackpot

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan 05/24/2026

MANILA — A bettor from Imus City, Cavite, won the PHP24.16 million jackpot in Saturday night’s Lotto 6/42. In an advisory on Sunday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winner from Imus City, Cavite, guessed…

Did cops escort Bato? PNP chief demands probe over Senate exit

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan 05/17/2026

MANILA — Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered an internal review following allegations that local police escorted Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa out of the Senate compound on May 14. In a statement…

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