(PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan) MANILA - Aside from assuring that the country's peace and order situation is under control, the Philippine National Police (PNP) should delve deeper into and verify recent reports of abductions, including of young women. Senators Ramon Revilla, Jr. and Imee Marcos said Friday they are alarmed over incidents of missing young women that are starting to cause panic and concern. Revilla sent a letter to the PNP on Friday, urging for a more thorough probe. "Mahalagang matukoy natin kung may katotohanan sa mga balita ito, o kung may mga masasamang loob lamang na nais magpalaganap ng takot sa taumbayan (It is important that we determine if these reports are true or if there are just crooks who are spreading fear)," Revilla said in a statement. If proven to be hoaxes, Revilla said the PNP should ensure that those responsible are identified and made accountable. Marcos likewise asked the PNP and the National Bureau of Investigation to file cases. &quo
(PNA photo by Lloyd Caliwan) MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte has not given any order to help any candidate, particularly those running for president in the May 9 elections, the country's interior chief said on Thursday. "For your alluding that somebody higher up will tell the uniformed troops to give favor to this or to that or provide assistance to this, if you are referring to the President or somebody in Malacanang, I will say to you frankly, there is no such order. The President has said over and over that he is not going to endorse any presidential candidate," Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Ano said in a joint presser with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the forthcoming polls in Camp Crame. Ano also said Duterte's main order is to ensure that the people are able to safely cast their votes in the polls. "We had a joint AFP-PNP command conference presided by the Pre
(File photo) MANILA - A total of 2,132 people have been arrested so far for violating the election gun ban, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Sunday. In a statement, the PNP said 2,071 of those apprehended were civilians, 38 security guards, 14 police officers, and nine military personnel. It added that a total of 2,013 police operations yielded 1,643 firearms, 9,300 pieces of ammunition, and 753 deadly weapons. Citing its latest data, the PNP said the top five regions with the most number of arrested violators are the National Capital Region with 751, followed by Central Visayas (232); Calabarzon (219); Central Luzon (163); and Western Visayas (121). According to Commission on Elections (Comelec) Resolution No. 10728, the bearing, carrying, or transporting of firearms or deadly weapons are prohibited outside of the residence and in all public places from January 9 until June 8. Exempted from the ban are law enforcers but they should have authorization from the Comelec and w
(File photo) MANILA - The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said the new law raising the age of sexual consent from 12 to 16 is a major development in the campaign against abuse of minors who are among vulnerable sectors of society. In a statement, PNP chief, Gen. Dionardo Carlos said they will intensify their information campaign to raise awareness on the protection of women and minors in support of the law. "With this, our Women and Children Protection desks can initiate their own information dissemination regarding the importance of protecting our children from any form of harm and abuses," Carlos said in a statement. Carlos, meanwhile, also advised parents to start educating their children on how to protect themselves from criminal elements. "The PNP vows to continue its programs that will educate and that will encourage the minors on fighting for their rights," he said. Signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on March 4, Republic (RA) 11468 amends RA 3815