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PNP General Disavows Alleged Niece Claiming Military Rank, Faces EDSA Busway Violation
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A recent incident along the restricted-access EDSA busway has ignited a serious debate. A motorist, who boldly claimed to be the niece of a high-ranking police official, was apprehended for flagrant unauthorized use of the particular bus lane. The situation took a disturbing turn when the motorist, also asserting to…
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Filipino Seafarers Among Crew of Ship Seized by Iran Amid Escalating Tensions
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The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed on Sunday that four Filipino seafarers were among the crew aboard an Israeli-linked container ship seized by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. The Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries was intercepted on Saturday morning near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway linking the Persian Gulf with the…
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Chinese Coast Guard Shadows Philippine Research Mission Near Scarborough Shoal
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In a tense maritime encounter, the Chinese Coast Guard closely monitored and shadowed the Philippine research vessel BRP H Ventura and the Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Gabriela Silang as they navigated towards Bajo de Masinloc, also known as Scarborough or Panatag Shoal. Ray Powell, a former US Air Force official…
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PNP Bolsters Efforts Against Online Sexual Abuse of Children
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In response to alarming statistics revealing the Philippines as the second-ranked country globally in the prevalence of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC), the Philippine National Police (PNP) has ramped up its efforts to combat this heinous crime. BGen. Portia Manalad, Director of the PNP Women and Children…
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Rising Tide of Cybercrime
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149 Women and Children Victims in the Philippines in 2024 In the Philippines, the rise of cybercrime has become a pressing concern, with recent statistics revealing a staggering 149 cases involving women and children in the first half of 2024. This alarming revelation comes from the report of PNP-ACG Director…
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WiSAP and AiSP Forge Cybersecurity Collaboration
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Singaporean Students Embark on Learning Journey in the Philippine The Women in Security Alliance Philippines (WiSAP) and the Association of Information Security Professionals (AiSP) of Singapore recently united to create a unique and transformative initiative – the AiSP Learning Journey. From April 8th to 12th, 2024, this program offered an…
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Iloilo Bust Nets Over P1 Million in Shabu, Three Suspects Arrested
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Iloilo police have made a significant dent in the province’s illegal drug trade with a successful buy-bust operation in Guimbal on Saturday, April 6th. The operation yielded over P1 million worth of suspected shabu and the arrest of three individuals. Joint forces from the Iloilo Provincial Police Office-Provincial Drug Enforcement…
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NBI Raids Fail to Locate Fugitive Ex-Prison Chief Bantag
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) executed search warrants on April 7th at suspected safe houses associated with Gerald Bantag, the former Director General of the Bureau of Corrections. Bantag remains a fugitive, wanted for the 2022 murder of prominent radio broadcaster Percival Mabasa, known by his on-air persona Percy…