INTENSIFIED DRIVE. Some 161 individuals involved in illegal gambling were arrested in simultaneous police operations conducted by the Police Regional Office in the Caraga Region (PRO-13) on Tuesday (Sept. 6, 2022). The intensified drive is related to the MKK-K (Malasakit, Kaayusan, Kapayapaan, at Kaunlaran) program of the Philippine National Police. (Photo courtesy of PRO-13) BUTUAN CITY - Some 161 individuals allegedly engaged in illegal gambling activities were arrested in Caraga Region during a daylong simultaneous police operations, the regional police office said Wednesday. In a statement, the Police Regional Office-Caraga (PRO-13) said the operation carried out Tuesday is in line with the MKK=K program of the Philippine National Police under the leadership of Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. The MKK=K program stands for Malasakit, Kaayusan, Kapayapaan, at Kaunlaran. A total of PHP58,636 bet money was seized during the 109 anti-illegal gambling operations Tuesday, PRO-13 said. Of the 109 p
NCRPO chief Brig. Gen. Jonnel Estomo (File photo) MANILA - A total of 390 wanted persons were arrested during the simultaneous "one-time, big-time" (OTBT) operations in Metro Manila on Tuesday. In a statement Wednesday, National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Brig. Gen. Jonnel Estomo said the targets of the OTBT operations were wanted persons involved in illegal drugs, loose firearms, terrorism and heinous crimes, among others. He said this is also part of the Philippine National Police's strategic plan for implementing the Philippine National Police (PNP)'s peace and security framework MKK=K which stands for 'Malasakit, Kaayusan, Kapayaan tungo sa Kaunlaran'. He said the NCRPO dispatched a total of 1,501 tracker teams around Metro Manila to conduct police operations against wanted persons. A total of 7,027 warrants of arrest were served, with 390 wanted persons being taken into custody and 6,637 remaining at large. This gain represented roughly 27
MANILA - Two most wanted persons (MWP) by the Philippine National Police-Anti Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) were arrested in separate operations in Leyte and Cebu. In a statement Friday, ACG director Brig. Gen. Joel Doria said suspect Nimfa Cinto, 48, was arrested in Barangay Salvacion, Palo, Leyte on Aug. 11. Cinto, the ACG's top seven MWP, has a warrant of arrest for cyber libel issued by a court in Tacloban City. On the same day, Alvin Anticamara, a 38-year-old system engineer was arrested in Barangay Inayawan, Cebu City. Anticamara, the ACG's top eight MWP, is wanted for four counts of violation of Republic Act 9995 (Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009) by the Cebu City Regional Trial Court. Doria said that the arrest of the two wanted persons were the result of extensive social media investigation, cyber-patrolling, and proper coordination with other government and law enforcement agencies. "We will improve our capability and must rise to the challenge in fighting
(File photo) MANILA - The Philippine National Police (PNP) has activated its security plan to ensure the safe reopening of classes for school year 2022-2023 next week. In a statement Tuesday, PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said under the operational guidelines of the "Ligtas Balik-Eskwela SY 2022-2023", the force will intensify law enforcement activities at learning institutions, transportation hubs and places of convergence to protect students, guardians and teachers from crime incidents such as physical injuries, robbery, and theft, among others. "Influx of individuals during in-person classes is also expected, thus, PNP Covid-19 (coronavirus disease) patrollers will also be deployed to ensure that the minimum public health standards (MPHS) such as observing physical distance, proper and frequent handwashing, and wearing face masks shall remain implemented, especially in places or regions with high-risk classifications," Azurin said. He said all unit commanders
(NIB photo by Rey Baniquet) MANILA - The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday vowed to sustain the gains of the country's "hard-won" democracy and uphold President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s policies aimed at fostering development. PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. made this commitment in his speech at the celebration of the 121st Police Service anniversary in Camp Crame. "On our 121st year, the greater challenge ahead for the police service is to sustain the gains of our hard-won democracy and measure up with the national strategic direction set by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that aims to secure food and energy sufficiency, inclusive growth, sustainable development, education and public health for the country founded on peace and unity," said Azurin in his opening remarks during the occasion, which was graced by Marcos as guest of honor and speaker. Azurin, the 28th PNP chief and the first under the Marcos administration, said the