MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) filed criminal complaints against Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agents and Philippine National Police (PNP) officers before the… Read more “NBI files raps vs. PDEA, PNP over ‘misencounter’”
Category: Department of Justice
DOJ: Former US diplomat facing sex charges may be extradited to PH
A former United States diplomat facing illicit sex charges in his home country may be extradited to the Philippines, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said on Monday. Guevarra… Read more “DOJ: Former US diplomat facing sex charges may be extradited to PH”
DILG: Show-cause order vs Manila Mayor Isko was honest mistake
MANILA, Philippines — The DILG withdrew Friday a show-cause order it says it “inadvertently” issued against Manila Mayor Isko Moreno that ordered him to explain a 2018 anti-drug… Read more “DILG: Show-cause order vs Manila Mayor Isko was honest mistake”
PNP investigates alleged police shooting of man in Marinduque
MANILA, Philippines — Leadership of the Philippine National Police called for a thorough investigation on the death of a woodchopper in Marinduque who was gunned down in… Read more “PNP investigates alleged police shooting of man in Marinduque”
BI men in ‘pastillas’ scam back to work – Guevarra
MANILA, Philippines — Contrary to President Duterte’s claim that he fired 43 Bureau of Immigration (BI) personnel allegedly involved in the “pastillas scheme,” they have actually reported… Read more “BI men in ‘pastillas’ scam back to work – Guevarra”
OFW Passes Away in Dubai Because of The Maltreatment; Employer of the Filipina, Jailed!
MANILA, Philippines — A Filipina working as a domestic worker in Dubai lost her life because of alleged maltreatment by her employer. Before she passed away, the… Read more “OFW Passes Away in Dubai Because of The Maltreatment; Employer of the Filipina, Jailed!”
NTF-ELCAC releases P16 billion to 812 ‘NPA-free’ barangays
Davao City and Davao Region get a lion’s share of the billions The Barangay Development Fund of the National Task Force to End Local Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC)… Read more “NTF-ELCAC releases P16 billion to 812 ‘NPA-free’ barangays”
Pangilinan files raps vs. Google, 2 YouTube channels over defamatory videos against him, family
Senator Francis Pangilinan on Friday filed cybercrime complaints against Google Philippines and two YouTube channel owners over multiple defamatory videos and fake news peddled against him and… Read more “Pangilinan files raps vs. Google, 2 YouTube channels over defamatory videos against him, family”
PNP arrests 41 in raids on cybersex scam ‘call centers’
MANILA, Philippines — Forty-one suspects involved in cybersex schemes were arrested after they were caught red-handed during simultaneous operations of the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group in three different locations in… Read more “PNP arrests 41 in raids on cybersex scam ‘call centers’”
SC affirms life imprisonment for couple who abused maid
MANILA, Philippines — Remember Bonita Baran? Baran, the housemaid who became the face of modern-day slavery after she accused her employers in 2012 of maltreating her, has… Read more “SC affirms life imprisonment for couple who abused maid”
PET orders Robredo to comment on Marcos’ appeal on poll protest dismissal
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Supreme Court, sitting as Presidential Electoral Tribunal, has directed Vice President Leni Robredo to answer former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s appeal… Read more “PET orders Robredo to comment on Marcos’ appeal on poll protest dismissal”
Duterte’s fraternity brothers guilty of plunder in P50-M immigration bribery case
Al Argosino and Michael Robles, as well as retired cop Wally Sombero Jr., are found guilty of plunder in the Jack Lam bribery case Fraternity brothers of… Read more “Duterte’s fraternity brothers guilty of plunder in P50-M immigration bribery case”
10 Laguna cops placed under restrictive custody over drug op that left minor dead
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Police Gen. Guillermo Eleazar, Philippine National Police chief, on Saturday said the cops involved in the anti-drug operation in Biñan, Laguna, that left… Read more “10 Laguna cops placed under restrictive custody over drug op that left minor dead”
Relatives of slain Lumad members: ‘Selfies belie military claim of encounter’
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The respective family of three slain members of Lumad community in Lianga, Surigao del Norte released on Friday, June 18, selfie photographs taken… Read more “Relatives of slain Lumad members: ‘Selfies belie military claim of encounter’”
Cops kill 16-year-old boy, companion in Laguna anti-drug operation
The family of Johndy Maglinte alleges he was shot while handcuffed, but the police claim he exchanged fire with arresting officers MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Cops killed… Read more “Cops kill 16-year-old boy, companion in Laguna anti-drug operation”
Ex-mayor on ‘narco list’ killed after grabbing escort cop’s gun
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) – A former town mayor in Maguindanao, who was included on the government’s ‘narcolist’, was killed after allegedly grabbing the service firearm of a… Read more “Ex-mayor on ‘narco list’ killed after grabbing escort cop’s gun”
Supreme Court rejects Napoles bid for temporary release amid COVID-19 pandemic
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Supreme Court has dismissed the plea of businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles to be temporarily released from detention on humanitarian grounds amid the… Read more “Supreme Court rejects Napoles bid for temporary release amid COVID-19 pandemic”
Palace: ICC chamber won’t OK ‘politically-motivated’ Duterte drug war probe
President Rodrigo Duterte will never cooperate with any ICC investigation, says Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Philippine government is confident that the International… Read more “Palace: ICC chamber won’t OK ‘politically-motivated’ Duterte drug war probe”
ICC prosecutor asks permission to probe into Duterte’s drug war, Davao killings
‘The Prosecution requests that the 2011-2016 events in Davao be included within the requested investigation,’ says Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda The International Criminal Court (ICC) Office of the… Read more “ICC prosecutor asks permission to probe into Duterte’s drug war, Davao killings”
7 cops charged in Calbayog mayor slay under restrictive custody
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) – The seven police officers who were charged with the killing of Calbayog City, Samar Mayor Ronaldo Aquino have been placed under restrictive custody.… Read more “7 cops charged in Calbayog mayor slay under restrictive custody”
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