Internet mayhem: NBI says up to 8 in 10 complaints have cyber component

Wilnard Bacelonia 09/24/2026

As many as eight in every 10 complaints reaching the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) now have a cyber component, underscoring how crimes are increasingly migrating online, its chief told senators Wednesday.…

Online threats: Cebu Provincial Board seeks cybercrime probe

Dlan Casinillo 07/23/2026

CEBU CITY — The Cebu Provincial Board has called on law enforcement authorities to investigate individuals who deliberately post false bomb and shooting threats online, following a series of incidents that caused fear and disrupted operations in…

Mandaue City studies proposed ban on sale of pre-registered SIM cards

Mary Rose Sagarino 07/14/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A proposed ordinance prohibiting the sale, distribution, purchase, transfer, and possession for sale of pre-registered SIM cards in Mandaue City has passed on first reading before the City Council. The proposed “Mandaue City…

CICC files cybercrime complaint vs lawyer over ‘seditious’ posts

Raymond Carl Dela Cruz - Philippine News Agency 05/22/2026

MANILA – The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has filed a cybercrime complaint against lawyer Jeryll Harold Respicio over alleged inflammatory social media posts that incite sedition or rebellion. In a press conference at the National…

Over 300 cybercrime suspects arrested in Q1 2026 — PNP-ACG

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan 04/05/2026

MANILA — The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) has arrested 332 suspects in the first quarter 2026. In a news release over the weekend, the PNP-ACG reported that the 332 offenders were arrested during the implementation…

American nabbed for detaining Filipinas, livestreaming sex acts

Jason Sigales - Reporter 02/04/2026

MANILA, Philippines — An American man was arrested in Batangas for allegedly detaining Filipinas and forcing them to livestream their sexual activities for profit, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG) said Wednesday. The 27-year-old was…

‘Truth Matters’: NBI launches podcast to fight cybercrime, fake news

Keith Clores 02/02/2026

MANILA, Philippines — To boost its efforts on rebuilding public trust and fighting fake news, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) launched on Monday its podcast named “Truth Matters.” The “Truth Matters” podcast will cover a number…

BINI nipasaka og kaso batok sa uploader sa spliced video

CDN Digital 08/19/2025

Pormal nga nipasaka og reklamo ang Nation’s Girl Group nga BINI batok sa wa panganli nila nga personalidad kabahin sa Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. Personal nga ningadto ang mga miyembro sa maong grupo sa Hall of…

Vlogger faces cybercrime case over Duterte house raid claims

Germelina Lacorte 05/07/2025

DAVAO CITY — The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has filed a cybercrime case against a vlogger who falsely claimed that police were about to raid on April 30 the residence of former President Rodrigo Duterte in…

Acorda files raps vs person spreading false info in viral vlog

Charie Abarca 01/08/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), General Benjamin Acorda Jr. lodged a complaint on Monday against a certain Johnny Lacsamana Macanas Sr. for allegedly using his name and photo in a vlog…

Cebu Updates is a property of Cebu City, city lawyers ask PNP, NBI to help in recovering account

Wenilyn Sabalo 07/22/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Updates is a property of Cebu City and city lawyers are bent on recovering the management of the Facebook account. The Cebu City government has called upon the Philippine National Police and…

CIDG files cases against 19 yo suspect who threatened to share woman’s nude photos

Futch Anthony Inso 02/02/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Criminal Investigation Detection Group (CIDG) Lapu-Lapu City field unit has already filed a case against the 19-year-old man who blackmailed a 21-year-old woman into having sex with him. Police Captain Nigel Sanoy,…

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