Tag: Philippine Law Enforcement

  • Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Gaming Hub in Pasay, Arrest 21

    In a significant operation against illegal gambling, law enforcement agencies raided a suspected Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Pasay City, leading to the arrest of six South Korean nationals and fifteen Filipinos. The operation, executed on Monday, February 17, 2025, involved coordinated efforts from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), the Bureau…

  • Bukidnon Mayor Denied Bail in Statutory Rape Case

    In a significant legal development, the Regional Trial Court Branch 9 in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, has rejected a bail application for Pangantucan Mayor Miguel Silva Jr., who faces charges of statutory rape. The decision was announced during a press conference by Colonel Jovit Culaway, the director of the Bukidnon Provincial Police Office, who revealed that…

  • Police Seize P2.2 Million in Smuggled Cigarettes During Operation in Davao del Sur

    In a surprising turn of events during a police operation targeting a statutory rape suspect in Barangay Astorga, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, authorities stumbled upon a significant haul of smuggled cigarettes valued at PHP2.2 million. The operation, which took place on Sunday, January 5, 2025, led to the arrest of an individual found with…