POLICE ASSISTANCE. Members of the Philippine National Police-Cordillera distribute food packs for residents of Sta. Rosa, Licpan, Bacsil Angad, and Macray villages in Bangued, Abra on Saturday (July 30, 2022). Brig. Gen. Ronald Lee, Regional Director, said the Abra Provincial Police Office, Regional Pastoral Office Cordillera, and Bureau of Fire Protection joined them in assisting families affected by the July 27 earthquake. (Photo courtesy of PCADG Cordillera) MANILA - The Philippine National Police (PNP) is among the busiest agencies in rescue and response efforts in earthquake-hit areas in Northern Luzon but law enforcement remains its top priority. Lt. Gen. Vicente Danao Jr., PNP Officer-in-Charge, said in a statement Sunday that police officers must remember that peace and order cannot be a casualty "We are being challenged by this natural disaster but our fighting spirit won't falter. We must show strength during this trying time," Danao said. A day after the magnit
(Photo courtesy of Lamitan CPS Facebook) MANILA - The Philippine National Police (PNP) has beefed up border controls in Lamitan City, Basilan as tension rose after the slaying of the father of the alleged gunman in the Ateneo de Manila shooting the previous weekend. Lt. Gen. Vicente Danao Jr., PNP Officer in Charge, said cops have been deployed to checkpoints. "We adhere to the mandate of Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos and to halt the possible escape of the gunmen," Danao said in a statement on Saturday. He also sought the public's cooperation in informing law enforcers of any suspicious-looking individuals in their community and to refrain from making assumptions. "Let the probe take its course. We need concrete proof to establish the motive of the crime," Danao said. Abalos on Friday directed the PNP to tighten security in Lamitan City after a retired policeman, 69-year-old Rolando Yumol, was gunned down outside his house. His son, Dr. Chao-Tiao Yumol, is ja
ASG SURRENDERERS. Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. (center) on Saturday (July 30, 2022) welcomes the surrender of 100 Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members in Sulu. The surrender of the ASG members was facilitated by the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force. (Photo courtesy of Area Police Command-Western Mindanao) ZAMBOANGA CITY - Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Saturday welcomed some 100 Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) surrenderers in Sulu. The surrender of the 100 ASG members was facilitated by the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) headed by Maj. Gen. Patrick Villacorte. Villacorte presented the 100 ASG surrenderers to Abalos in a ceremony at Sumadja Hall, Capitol Site, Patikul, Sulu. Abalos was happy to note that the 100 ASG members decided to surrender to live peaceful lives noting the hardships they experienced in the mountains and continuously being pursued by government troops.
PNP officer-in-charge, Lt. Gen. Vicente Danao Jr. (File photo) MANILA - The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday ordered its units to strengthen dialogues with school officials for heightened security measures against crimes and acts of violence. "We plan to have a dialogue with various stakeholders, especially in schools. We will present our detailed security plans for the opening of classes and how to strictly implement procedures against unauthorized persons," PNP Officer in Charge, Lt. Gen. Vicente Danao Jr., said in a statement. This came in the wake of the shooting incident at the Ateneo de Manila University over the weekend where three people were killed while one was injured. Danao said the PNP is also heeding the call of Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte to emphasize awareness regarding gun violence. Meanwhile, he commended police responders for the swift action that led to the arrest of Chao Tiao Yumol, the suspect in Sunday's shooting
FIRST SONA. Pedestrians walk past a tarpaulin announcing the first State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Batasan Hills, Quezon City on Friday (July 22, 2022). Marcos will bare his policies and plans for the nation on Monday afternoon (July 25). (PNA photo by Joey O. Razon) MANILA - On the eve of the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., the dean of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Faculty of Civil Law and the Quezon City Trial Lawyers League, Inc. (QCTLLI) asked support for the administration and its entire Cabinet, led by Executive Secretary Victor Rodriguez. UST dean Nilo Divina said there is nothing more crucial than to unite under one decisive and responsive leadership. "I issue this statement with sincerity and conviction in my personal capacity as a concerned citizen," he said on Sunday. "As we sail towards progress as one n