(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
PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. (Screengrab from PRO 3 Facebook live video) MANILA - Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said the peace and order situation in the country is stable as he allayed public fear amid the reported abductions and killings in the past few weeks. Speaking at the Police Service anniversary celebration at the Police Regional Office 3 (Central Luzon) headquarters in Pampanga on Thursday, Azurin said the PNP's crime data has shown a steady decline in crime trends over 12 years since 2010. He said the Peace and Order Indicator or the sum of both index and non-index crime cases has been decreasing since the start of the administration of the late president Benigno Aquino III. "A decrease of 5.85 percent is noted comparing President PNoy and President (Rodrigo) Duterte's administration. Likewise, a decrease of 45.24 percent is recorded in PBBM's (President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s) administration as
MANILA - The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) relieved a cop allegedly involved in a hit-and-run that killed a tricycle driver and injured a passenger. In a statement on Tuesday, Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III, QCPD Director, assured an investigation while cases have been filed against suspect and vehicle owner Lt. Co. Mark Julio Abong and Ronald Centino, the alleged driver at the time of the incident. Abong said Centino, who is responsible for the maintenance of the vehicle, drove his sports utility vehicle (SUV) without his consent on August 6. The SUV collided with the tricycle driven by Joel Laroa, 53, at the corner of Anonas and Pajo Streets in Barangay Quirino 2A. The tricycle's passenger, Rozelle Morales, 27, sustained injuries. "QCPD is continuously conducting an in-depth investigation on the incident and had filed a case for reckless imprudence resulting in homicide, physical injury, and damage to property against Centino and Abong," Torre said. An initial invest
The child’s mother, Rebecca Stetzenbach and step father Dylan Stetzenback were arrested over the injuries the child received after an initial appearance in court.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT. Lt. Col. Arnel M. Solis, the spokesperson for the Police Regional Office 6, called for the public's continuous support in crime prevention efforts. He said on Wednesday (July 6, 2022) that crime incidents in the region decreased from January to June 2022 by 4.06 percent compared to the same period last year.(File photo courtesy of PRO 6 Regional Public Information Office) ILOILO CITY - Crime incidents during the first half of 2022 in Western Visayas decreased by 4.06 percent compared to the same period last year due to the weekly "enhanced managing police operations" and the community's support. "During the enhanced managing police operations, we take a look of the crime incidents, action taken and update on the solved and unsolved cases and the efforts of our police officers. We strategize on how to address criminalities and resolve unsolved cases," said Lt. Col. Arnel M. Solis, spokesperson for the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) on Wed