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The Police and New Media
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MANILA, Philippines–Policemen are perhaps still trying to figure out what they can do over negative Facebook comments. Last November 7, the police chief of Maasin City in Southern Leyte “invited” seven individuals to the city police precinct after making online criticisms against the city police. The negative comments came after…
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Keeping Your Child Safe on YouTube
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by Julie Ann De Borja My daughter is one mad genius. I always say this. Why? Well, I have proof to back it up. One day she came home from school and handed me over a notice telling me her IQ was Superior and that she belonged in the 95…
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Suspects in model’s killing charged
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Apparently, because of gossips, a person can kill friends and be bitter enemies. Part-time model Julie Ann Rodelas, 20, was abducted, raped, and shot after allegedly spreading gossip about her friend Althea Altamirano having two children. While it’s true that Altamirano, also a model, already has two kids, she opted…
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ACrime Rate in Batangas Decrease’d
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BATANGAS, PHILIPPINES—The crime volume rate in Batangas, a first class province in the CALABARZON region, decreased by 15% in the last four years, according to Police Senior Superintendent Atty. Rosauro Ventura Acio, the provincial director of Batangas Police Provincial Office (BPPO). Seen to be the year with highest crime rate…
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Shootout in Sampaloc
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SAMPALOC, MANILA–A gunfire was heard along Dapitan Street, Sampaloc around 6 p.m. today. In a brief phone interview with SPO4 Ricardo Magbanua of the Manila Police District Station 4, he said police investigators have already gone to the crime scene and no reports have been filed yet. But he said…
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The Death of Mayor Raul Matamorosa
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NAGA CITY, CAMARINES SUR–Who would have thought that Mayor Raul Matamorosa of Lupi, Camarines Sur won’t be able to complete his last term of office? The mayor, who was elected three times in a row to serve the Municipality of Lupi, was unfortunately shot dead at a TV repair center…
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Accommodations Security Managers: Making It More Safe in the Philippines
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Security managers of accommodation facilities are all geared up in improving the safety and security of their properties by working with one another and with the community. This was the main objective of the Accommodation Establishments Security and Safety Coordinating Council, Inc. (AESSCCI) during its 2nd General Assembly last November…
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4 Reasons to Avoid Colorum Trips
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Colorum trips may offer a faster trip to your destinations but there are a lot of risks involved. Recently, the Land Transportation Office (LTO), Philippine National Police, and traffic enforcement agencies have stepped up their campaign against colorum vehicles. In line with this, SecurityMatters has compiled some reasons to avoid…
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