Quiboloy ‘political backers’ told: Tell him to adhere to the law

Faith Argosino - Reporter / @FArgosinoINQ 08/26/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The “political backers and influential supporters” of fugitive televangelist Apollo Quiboloy has been encouraged on Sunday by the Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Gen. Rommel Marbil, to exemplify true leadership by advising him to adhere…

PNP chief tells cops not to carry umbrellas for VIPs

John Eric Mendoza 08/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Rommel Marbil has ordered a stop to police officers carrying umbrellas for VIPs. Marbil issued his directive Monday, noting that such an act is not part of a…

Marcos to new PNP chief Marbil: Address terrorism, cybercrime

Jean Mangaluz 04/01/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday directed newly appointed Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Major General Rommel Francisco Marbil to help the government address emerging threats to the country’s peace and order. During a…

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…

Former PNP chief Cascolan was in coma months before death — family lawyer

John Eric Mendoza 11/27/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine National Police chief Gen. Camilo Pancratius Cascolan was in a coma for several months prior to his death. Atty. Stephen Cascolan, legal counsel of the siblings of former PNP chief Cascolan, said…

Former PNP Chief Camilo Cascolan dies at 59

Adrian Parungao 11/25/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief and Department of Health (DOH) undersecretary Camilo Cascolan has died on Friday, November 24. He was 59 years old. His son, Jiro Cascolan, made the announcement in a…

PNP chief Acorda to junior officers: Document, report superiors’ wrongdoings

Jean Mangaluz 04/28/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Maj. Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. on Friday urged police officers, even. the lowest ranking ones, to document and report the irregular activities of their superiors. Acorda, who previously headed…

PRO-7: We’re excited to welcome new chief PNP

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) welcomed the appointment of Police Major. Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. as the new chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP). “We’re very excited of the…

Cleanse the police force, senators urge new PNP chief

Beatrice Pinlac 04/25/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Cleansing the police force was among the main hopes of senators for Police Major General Benjamin Acorda Jr. as he took the helm of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday. In separate messages, Senate President…

‘Vanguards of peace’: Acorda vows to continue PNP’s internal cleansing efforts

Faith Argosino 04/24/2023

MANILA, Philippines —  Newly appointed Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Maj. Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. vowed on Monday to continue the police force’s internal cleansing efforts in order to regain its dignity and the public’s trust. Under…

Benjamin Acorda Jr. is new PNP chief

Daphne Galvez 04/24/2023

MANILA, Philippines – Police Maj. Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. was named by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. as the new Philippine National Police (PNP) chief on Monday, April 24, 2023. Marcos Jr. picked  Acorda, a fellow Ilocano…

PNP chief Azurin retires; successor still unknown

Frances Mangosing 04/24/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. is set to retire on Monday, April 24, after nine months on the job but President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has yet to name his successor. Azurin…

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