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Bicol’s most wanted killed in police encounter

Daniza Fernandez, CNN Philippines — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:23:18 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 25) — A man suspected of killing some 100 people and shaking down business owners died during a police encounter on Tuesday evening, authorities said. In a press briefing on Thursday, Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Benjamin Acorda Jr. said police arrested in Paranaque City a certain Gilbert Concepcion

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DND, DFA: Establish sea lanes to protect PH territory

Daniza Fernandez, CNN Philippines — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:08:55 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 24) — The defense and foreign affairs departments are supporting the creation of archipelagic sea lanes, saying these will protect the Philippines’ territory. The Senate Special Committee on Maritime and Admiralty Zones held a hearing on the bills seeking to establish such sea lanes. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said

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Alleged leader of criminal group arrested after years of manhunt

Daniza Fernandez, CNN Philippines — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 17:08:03 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 17) — After several years of manhunt, police have arrested Ernesto Salas, a suspect in the killing of 15 people in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental and the alleged leader of a criminal group operating in various parts of the country. Salas, 49, is from Ozamiz City. He was apprehended in Malabon

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No ban on retired police, military officers inside camps – PNP chief

Daniza Fernandez, CNN Philippines — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:28:11 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 15) — There is no ban on retired officers inside military and police camps, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief PBGen Benjamin Acorda Jr. said on Monday, debunking speculations amid destabilization rumors. He reiterated that there is no talk among police officers about overthrowing the government.“There’s no issuances, and there’s no

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3 QC cops relieved after Ronaldo Valdez’s video leaked

Daniza Fernandez, CNN Philippines — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:36:38 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 20) — Three police officers of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) were relieved from their posts for their alleged involvement in the leakage of the video of veteran actor Ronaldo Valdez, who died on Sunday. The officers relieved on Wednesday were PLt. Col. Reynaldo Parlade, Police Station 11 commander;

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PNP: Marawi State University situation now back to normal after state university bombing

Daniza Fernandez, CNN Philippines — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 19:35:45 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 18) — About two weeks after a fatal bombing at the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Monday that the situation in the learning institution is now back to normal. The police and military, however, continue to stand guard within the university upon

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Gov’t workers scammed out of ₱150K

Daniza Fernandez, CNN Philippines — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 19:02:48 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 11) — A person pretending to be Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos was presented to the media on Tuesday after he allegedly scammed government workers of at least ₱150,000. Abalos himself presented the suspect, but did not give his name.To perpetrate the fraud, Abalos said the suspect would imitate his voice

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4 Chinese nationals dead after abduction

Daniza Fernandez, CNN Philippines — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 21:14:08 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 29) — Four Chinese nationals were found dead after they were reported to have been abducted by six suspects, the Philippine National Police – Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG) said on Wednesday. The cadavers of two Chinese women were discovered in Marilaque in Rizal in early November. The cadavers of two Chinese

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PNP: Same gun used in killing of Misamis Occidental journalist, municipal engineer

Daniza Fernandez, CNN Philippines — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 19:02:00 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 21) — The same gun was used in the assassination of radio broadcaster Juan Jumalon, popularly known as DJ Johnny Walker, and a municipal engineer of Calamba town in Misamis Occidental, the police said on Tuesday. Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson PCol Jean Fajardo said the suspects in both killings

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PNP: Hair strands found in vehicle match DNA of missing beauty pageant candidate’s parents

Daniza Fernandez, CNN Philippines — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:58:58 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 21) — The DNA from the hair strands that were collected from an abandoned red Honda CRV matched the DNA profile of the parents of missing Miss Grand Philippines 2023 candidate Catherine Camilon, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported on Tuesday. PNP spokesperson PCol Jean Fajardo said the positive DNA

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