Bautista wants ‘maximum penalty’ vs Naia officer accused of stealing, swallowing $300

Zacarian Sarao 09/21/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Transportation Sec. Jaime Bautista has ordered the Office of Transportation Security (OTS) to file charges against the security screener accused of stealing and swallowing $300 from a departing passenger. On September 8, a checkpoint…

Nat’l Security Council exec mulls banning TikTok for those in security sector

Angeline Marcelino 09/09/2023

MANILA, Philippines — National Security Council Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya said on Saturday that banning TikTok among government officials and employees might be considered for security reasons. The matter was raised during the Saturday News Forum…

CCPO to parents: Don’t allow children to bring gadgets, valuables to school for their safety

Emmariel Ares 08/24/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Policemen in Cebu City are urging parents to think of ways that will help ensure the safety of their children when public school classes open on August 29. Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette Rafter,…

Tabunok in Talisay opens command center to boost security

Doris C. Bongcac 08/24/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A new command center was opened in Barangay Tabunok to help maintain peace and order in one of the busiest areas in Talisay City. Mayor Gerald Anthony Gullas describes the barangay’s command center…

CCPO to secure public schools during opening of classes on Aug. 29  

08/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least one uniformed policeman would be deployed near the different public schools in Cebu City to ensure the safety of pupils during the opening of classes on August 29, according to Police…

Lapu police draft security measures for Barangay, SK elections

Futch Anthony Inso 08/16/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Lapu-Lapu City police are now preparing the security measures for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on October 30, 2023. Police Major Joey Bicoy, chief of the Intelligence Detection and…

Duterte defends DepEd’s P150-M confidential fund: Education tied to security

Jean Magaluz 08/07/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President and concurrent Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Monday defended the Department of Education’s (DepEd) proposal to have P150 million worth of confidential funds, saying that education is tied to national security. Duterte…

CCPO on full alert status for APEC Advisory Council Meeting

Emmariel Ares 07/27/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Policemen in Cebu City are on full alert status as they secure participants of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC) who are here for meetings scheduled from July 27 to…

Fifa Women’s World Cup 2023 security heightened ahead after deadly shooting in Auckland

07/20/2023

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Security will be heightened ahead of Thursday night’s opening Women’s World Cup game after a gunman killed two people at a downtown construction site in Auckland, roughly 12 hours ahead of co-host New…

Russia seeks calm after aborted mutiny, West sees cracks in Putin’s power

Reuters 06/26/2023

Russia sought to restore calm on Monday after an aborted mutiny by Wagner Group mercenaries over the weekend, while Western allies assessed how President Vladimir Putin might reassert authority and what it could mean for the war…

Japan hopes to shore up PH defense amid Taiwan tensions

Reuters 06/17/2023

TOKYO—Japan is preparing military aid for the Philippines to help secure sea approaches and safeguard Taiwan’s western flank, officials said, deepening security ties that could bring Japanese forces back to the Philippines for the first time since…

Police conduct ‘threat assessment’ ahead of SK, Brgy polls

Wenilyn Sabalo 05/16/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) has already started with its security preparations for the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) and Barangay elections scheduled on October 30, 2023. Police Lt. Col. Gerard Ace…

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