Gov’t charges 136 rebels for Surigao mining attacks

Around 136 communist rebels were charged with robbery in band and arson for the attack at the mining site of Platinum Group Metal Corp. (PGMC) in Claver, Surigao del Norte in October 2011. Charged before the office of Surigao City …

NPA sets free cop detained for 36 days

Communist rebels freed Tuesday (May 15) a policeman they held for more than a month in Zamboanga del Sur. After 36 days in captivity, New People’s Army (NPA) members released Police Officer 2 Faisal Juhaili in Barangay Kanipaan, Bayog, Zamboanga …

Gov’t support to security forces essential, PNoy says

President Benigno Aquino III has stressed the importance of government support to the country’s military and police forces to ensure efficient service to the people and in maintaining peace and security. In his speech during the premiere showing of the …

Dominguez brod behind witness’ killing, PNP says

The Philippine National Police has tagged the youngest brother of suspected carnappers Raymond and Roger Dominguez as the one behind the killing of government witness Alfredo Mendiola. PNP Spokesperson Senior Supt. Generoso Cerbo Jr. has announced that more conclusive evidence …

Security guards in NAIA 3 brawl suspended

Starting on Monday (May 14) until Friday (May 18), six security guards who figured in the brawl between the camp of actor Raymart Santiago and journalist Ramon Tulfo at NAIA 3 will be suspended. The Philippine National Police Supervisory Office …

PNP holds 1st mall security summit

The Philippine National Police, in collaboration with the Mall Security Managers Association of the Philippines (MSMAP), has conducted the first ever Mall Security Summit at Camp Crame, Quezon City last Tuesday (May 8). Mall security managers, private security providers and …

Pangasinan assures security of Palaro participants

President Aquino formally opened this year’s Palarong Pambansa (National Games) in grand ceremonies held at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center today (May 7). In his speech keynoting the event, the President said that the Palarong Pambansa, the “biggest …

Efforts to restart talks with reds hailed

The government welcomed the recent development in reviving the peace discussions with communist rebels, clarifying however that the government proposal is aimed at starting a forum and not forging an alliance with the leftist group. Recently, government chief negotiator Alex …

PNP says crime rate dropped in 1st quarter

Despite a series of daring broad daylight robbery in malls and a string of heinous crimes, particularly rape slay of children, the Philippine National Police has announced a better peace and order environment in 2012. In a statement, the PNP …