Tag: Investigation
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Bureau of Customs Chief Vows Strict Action Against Staff Involved in Smuggled Cigarette Resale Scandal
In a stern warning issued over the weekend, Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) declared that severe consequences await any BOC personnel found complicit in the attempted resale of smuggled cigarettes valued at P270 million. The contraband, which was originally seized in Capas, Tarlac, has sparked a major investigation into potential corruption…
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Charges Laid in Naga Doctor’s Murder Case
In a significant development in the investigation into the murder of a doctor in Naga City, the Bicol Police Regional Office (PRO-5) has officially charged the suspect, Raymart Martinez, with murder. The 34-year-old from Barangay Concepcion Pequeña was the boyfriend of the victim, Dr. Rajean Monnette Romualdez, who was discovered deceased in her parked car…
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Department of Education Investigates Alleged ‘Ghost Students’ in 12 Private Schools
The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched an investigation into claims of ‘ghost students’—students who are enrolled but do not actually exist—in 12 private schools across nine divisions. Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the importance of this probe, stating that DepEd is committed to preventing the misuse of public funds allocated for the Senior High…
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Three HPG Officers Suspended for Misusing EDSA Busway, Prompting Investigation
In a recent development, the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) has taken action against three of its officers for improperly using the EDSA busway. The officers were also accused of ordering a halt to traffic enforcement operations. This incident, which occurred around 7:45 a.m. on February 7 near the Ortigas Northbound Flyover, involved two…
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LTO Launches Probe into Angkas Riders’ Traffic-Blocking Motorcade in Rizal
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has initiated an investigation into a group of Angkas motorcycle taxi riders who were caught on video obstructing traffic at an intersection in Cainta, Rizal. The incident, which occurred on February 2, 2025, involved riders blocking the road to allow their motorcade to pass, ignoring traffic signals and causing significant…
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DMW Takes Action Against Manning Agency After Filipino Seafarer Vanishes
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has initiated a thorough investigation into the mysterious disappearance of 28-year-old Filipino seafarer Ralph Bobiles, who vanished while serving on the MV Prestige Ace on December 5, 2024. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac announced the suspension of the license of Parola Maritime Agency Corporation, the agency responsible for Bobiles’…
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Helicopter Crash in Nueva Ecija Under Scrutiny by CAAP
In the town of Guimba, Nueva Ecija, a helicopter crash has prompted an immediate response from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). The incident, which occurred on a Saturday evening, has led to the deployment of a specialized investigation team headed by retired Colonel Rhomel Ronda. The team’s mission is to uncover the…
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Helicopter Crash in Nueva Ecija Under Investigation by CAAP
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has launched an investigation following a helicopter crash in Guimba, Nueva Ecija, announced on Saturday night. The CAAP has appointed retired Colonel Rhomel Ronda, the lead investigator of the Aircraft Accident Investigation and Inquiry Board, to lead the probe at the crash site. The investigation was initiated…
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CHED Orders Bestlink College to Explain Unauthorized Out-of-Town Event
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has taken action against Bestlink College of the Philippines, issuing a show cause order due to the college’s unauthorized out-of-town founding anniversary celebration held in Bataan. CHED Chairperson J. Prospero de Vera III announced that the order was issued because the college failed to submit the necessary documents to…
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CHED Demands Explanation from Bestlink College Over Unauthorized Outing
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has taken action against Bestlink College of the Philippines, issuing a show cause order due to the institution’s unauthorized out-of-town celebration of its founding anniversary in Bataan. CHED Chairperson J. Prospero de Vera III announced that the college failed to submit the necessary documents to the CHED Regional Office…
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