Duterte admits to planting evidence on suspected criminals as Davao mayor

Faith Argosino 11/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte has admitted to planting evidence on a suspected criminal when he was the mayor of Davao City “as part of their strategy.” Duterte said this to quad committee co-chairman and…

Beware of ‘love scams’ as Valentine’s Day nears — DILG

Jean Mangaluz 02/06/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Tuesday warned Filipinos of possible love scams as Valentine’s Day approaches. In a Palace briefing, Abalos explained that these involve criminals studying the personal life and interests…

History from Bilibid prison

Ambeth R. Ocampo - @inquirerdotnet 06/02/2023

It is ironic that C.M. Recto Avenue in downtown Manila has gained notoriety for made-to-order fake documents. After all, Claro (clear) Recto (straight) was a Filipino senator who left us with a legacy of integrity and staunch…

Vandals could become criminals if not treated – expert

Futch Anthony Inso 05/09/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines- Vandals might be suffering from a conduct disorder and they could become potential criminals if not treated, says Dr. Rene Obra, former head of Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) Center for Behavioral Sciences.…

Army eyes program to stop soldiers from turning into mercenaries

Dexter Cabalza 03/07/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Army will be conducting programs to ensure that their “skilled” personnel would not be of use to criminal elements even after they bow out of military service. In a phone interview, Army…

5 Most Wanted Persons nabbed in Cebu Island

Pegeeen Maisie Sararaña 07/03/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A total of five Most Wanted Persons in Cebu Island were arrested in a week-long Intensified Anti-Criminality Operations of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG-7). The said operations were conducted from June…

Police to closely monitor ports of entry for crime prevention amid anticipated activities in Cebu

Mae Fhel Gom-os 11/24/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A top official of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) said they will be closely monitoring all ports of entry to prevent criminals from other areas in the country to take advantage of…

PRO-7 director Ferro to criminals: ‘You have no place here’ 

Immae Lachica 02/12/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Police Brigadier General Albert Ignatius Ferro, the chief of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7), warned criminals to stay away from the region now that he’s in charge. Ferro said this during a…

Police share Christmas holiday tips on how not to become a robbery victim

Alven Marie A. Timtim 12/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Be vigilant and don’t give thieves and robbers an opportunity to steal from you or rob you.” This is a reminder from police to the public especially with the celebrations being held during…

Peppermint ‘AVENGING ANGEL’ VS CRIMINALS

Jeff Ruffolo 09/27/2018

JENNIFER Garner (“Elektra”) goes on a one-woman rampage against the Mexican drug cartels in “Peppermint.” The set-up is pretty formulaic—much like you would like in a made-for-TV movie—as summed up in the official synopsis: “Riley North (Garner)…

Patay sets aside ‘killer’ tag, warns criminals

Jessa Mae O. Sotto and Nestle L. Semilla 08/08/2018

Both his surname and track record indicate death. But on his first day as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group in Central Visayas (CIDG-7), Supt. Lito Patay said he’s not up for bloodbath in Cebu.…

Garma: Only criminals are unsafe in Cebu Bizmen: Traffic is a bigger concern than crimes

Nestle L. Semilla and Jose Santino S. Bunachita Reporters 07/12/2018

FOR the police chief of Cebu City, Cebu is only unsafe to criminals. The Cebu business community, likewise, feels safe in Cebu City despite the recent spate of killings. But while they have put their trust and…

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