(Photo courtesy of PNP Public Information Office) MANILA - An armed man believed to be among the suspects in the assassination attempt on Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal Alonto Adiong Jr. was killed in a police operation. Speaking to reporters in Camp Crame, Quezon City on Wednesday, Philippine National Police-Public Information Office (PNP-PIO) chief, Col. Redrico Maranan, identified the suspect as alias "Otin", the son of an alias "Fighter" who is among the five main suspects in the ambush. Maranan said this was based on the report of Brig. Gen. John Guyguyon, director of the Police Regional Office in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR). "Noong Feb. 18 ay nagkaroon ng resulta yung hot pursuit operation na ginagawa ng ating kapulisan sa PRO BAR sa pangunguna ng ating regional director na si(Brig.) Gen. John Guyguyon at sa hot pursuit operation na ito ay nakasagupa ng mga elemento ng ating pambansang pulisya ang isang kinilala na isang alias Otin at ito
PAYING RESPECTS. Philippine National Police chief, Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. (left), on Tuesday (Feb. 14, 2023) condoles the bereaved families of one of the seven police officers who died in a road accident in Misamis Oriental province. Aside from extending assistance, Azurin assures there will be policy changes to prevent similar accidents from happening again. (Photo courtesy of PCADG Northern Mindanao) CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr., on Tuesday personally extended his condolences to the bereaved families of seven police officers who died in a road accident in Misamis Oriental province. During his visit to the wake of the families' residences, Azurin assured that measures are being put in place to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. "The safety and well-being of our personnel are of utmost importance and we will do everything in our power to ensure it," he said. Azurin also visited the injured poli
DILG Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. (PNA photo by Lloyd Caliwan) MANILA - Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Tuesday revealed that retired Court of Appeals Justice Melchor Sadang would complete the five-member committee that will vet the courtesy resignations submitted by third level police officers and look into their possible involvement in illegal drug activities. Sadang will join Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr., retired police general and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong, Office of the Presidential Adviser on Military Affairs Undersecretary Isagani Nerez and former Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro in the committee. "We are grateful to Justice Melchor Quirino Cabarroguis Sadang for accepting the role as the fifth member of this advisory group," Abalos told reporters in Camp Crame, Quezon City. Sadang served as a CA magistrate from 2011 to 2017 and a presiding judge of the Cavite City Regional Trial Court from 2000 to 2011. Abalos s
(Photo courtesy of PNP Public Information Office) MANILA - Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr., is considering the appointment of a permanent police attache at the Philippine Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for better cooperation and coordination in ensuring the safety and well-being of Filipinos in the Gulf state. This was among the topics discussed in a meeting between Azurin and Philippine Ambassador to UAE Alfonso Ver at the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi on Monday, the PNP Public Information Office said in a news release on Tuesday. Azurin is in the UAE to represent the Philippines at the 24th Asian Regional Conference of the International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO-Interpol). Azurin said the plan is part of Manila's pursuit of a comprehensive and integrated program to address conflict and security against global security threats. The PNP chief said through working with foreign law enforcement agencies, police attaches can help to
(Photo courtesy ofthe official Facebook page of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.) MANILA - The heroism of the 44 Special Action Force (SAF) commandos who died in a firefight in Maguindanao province eight years ago will always motivate the national government to protect and serve Filipinos, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday. In a message marking the 8th death anniversary of the so-called SAF 44, Marcos remembered the slain special police forces for making the "ultimate sacrifice" while carrying an operation dubbed as "Oplan Exodus" against Malaysian terrorist and bomb expert Zulkifli Abdhir, alias Marwan. "We honor the 44 brave Special Action Force officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty," Marcos said on his official social media accounts. "Their heroism will always inspire us as we continue to protect and serve our people," he added. Earlier in the day, the Philippine National Police (PNP) paid tribute to t