Tacloban school shooting was planned weeks before — police

Jason Sigales - @inquirerdotnet 06/23/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The assailants in the shooting incident inside a Tacloban City high school planned it weeks before the incident. This was according to the Police Regional Office Eastern Visayas (PRO 8). At least three students…

7 nabbed in Cebu bar theft targeting foreign tourists

Lyle Andales 05/08/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police arrested seven individuals linked to an alleged theft group that preyed on foreign nationals in bars and nightlife areas across Cebu City, authorities announced on Friday. The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO)…

PNP reports 34% drop in April crime rate nationwide

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan - Philippine News Agency 05/04/2026

MANILA – The nationwide crime rate dropped by 34 percent in April compared with the same period in 2024 and 2025, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday. PNP data showed focus crime incidents declining from 3,961…

6 ranking PNP officials get new posts in latest revamp

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan - Philippine News Agency 04/30/2026

MANILA – Six senior police officials have been reassigned in the latest reorganization within the Philippine National Police (PNP), prompted by the retirement of several officials. At a press briefing on Thursday, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf…

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump

04/28/2026

WASHINGTON— The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one…

Holy Week security: 55K cops to look after faithful, travelers

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan - Philippine News Agency 03/16/2026

Nearly 55,000 police officers and force multipliers will be deployed nationwide starting March 29 to secure Holy Week and summer travelers, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday. …

PNP rolls out security plan for Chinese New Year celebration

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan - Philippine News Agency 02/16/2026

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) will enforce heightened security across Metro Manila and key cities nationwide for Tuesday’s Chinese New Year celebration. Maximum presence posture will be implemented, particularly in Binondo and other high-traffic…

Cop, police asset, journalist among 11 charged in septic tank killing

02/04/2026

CAMP GEN. ALEJO SANTOS, Bulacan — A policeman, a police asset, and a journalist were among the 11 suspects charged in the gruesome killing of a police officer whose body was discovered inside a septic tank in…

Bulacan cop killing: P1-M bounty offered for arrest of suspects

Jason Sigales 02/03/2026

MANILA, Philippines — A P1-million reward was placed by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for the arrest of the suspects in the killing of Bulacan police officer Staff Sgt. Renato Casauay Jr. Initial…

Napolcom chief: Atong Ang, ‘local exec’ tried to bribe me 

Gabryelle Dumalag, Jason Sigales 01/30/2026

Aside from gambling tycoon Atong Ang, a “local chief executive” also tried to stop the National Police Commission (Napolcom) from administratively investigating 12 police officers accused of being involved in the disappearance of at least 34 “sabungeros” (cockfighting aficionados).…

Sinulog, 2 other festivals: Thousands of cops to secure these Niño events

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan - Philippine News Agency 01/14/2026

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) will secure three major Santo Niño festivals this month following the peaceful observance of the Feast of Jesus Nazarene. The PNP on Tuesday said 2,980 officers will secure the Ati-Atihan…

Police dismissed over 3,000 personnel in 2025

01/04/2026

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday said it resolved 4,203 administrative cases involving 6,527 personnel in 2025.…

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