Tag: public safety
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Pangasinan Police Bolstered by 118 New Officers
In a move to enhance public safety, the Pangasinan Police Provincial Office (PPO) has welcomed 118 new officers to its ranks. The deployment, which began in late December 2024, aims to strengthen the force across various towns and cities in the province. Colonel Rollyfer Capoquian, the director of Pangasinan PPO, expressed optimism about the impact…
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Central Visayas Police Chief Promises Safe 2025 Sinulog Festival
In a recent statement, Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, the newly appointed director of the Police Regional Office-7 in Central Visayas, has committed to ensuring the safety and security of the upcoming Sinulog festival. The assurance comes ahead of the Fiesta Señor celebration scheduled for Sunday, January 19, 2025, which is expected to attract thousands of…
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NCRPO Nets PHP36 Million in Drugs in First Two Weeks of 2025
In a significant crackdown on illegal narcotics, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) reported the seizure of drugs valued at over PHP36 million during the first 14 days of 2025. The haul included 3.73 kg of shabu valued at PHP25.42 million, 87.61 kg of dried marijuana leaves worth PHP10.51 million, 139.7 grams of high-grade…
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Cebu City Mayor and New Police Chief Commit to Safe Sinulog Festivities
Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia and the newly appointed director of the Cebu City Police Office, Col. Enrico Figueroa, have pledged to collaborate closely to ensure the safety and peacefulness of the upcoming Sinulog celebrations. This commitment was made during a courtesy visit by Figueroa to Mayor Garcia at Cebu City Hall on January…
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Pangasinan Police Arrest Four for Violating Election Gun Ban
In a series of enforcement actions, the Pangasinan police have apprehended four individuals for breaching the election gun ban that commenced on Sunday. The arrests were made in various locations across the province, highlighting the police’s commitment to maintaining order during the election period. The first arrest occurred in San Carlos City, where a 38-year-old…
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Philippine National Police and Armed Forces Ensure Safety at Iglesia ni Cristo Peace Rally
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has meticulously prepared for the Iglesia ni Cristo’s National Rally for Peace, held at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on Monday, January 13, 2025. PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil emphasized the comprehensive security measures in place, which include close coordination with INC organizers, effective traffic and crowd management, and…
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Bacolod City Police and Comelec Launch Election Checkpoints to Enforce Gun Ban
On Sunday, January 12, 2025, the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) and the Commission on Elections (Comelec) initiated checkpoint operations and enforced a gun ban to mark the beginning of the election period for the upcoming May 12 national and local elections. The launch took place at the Banago Road-Bata Flyover in the northern part…
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Cagayan de Oro Halts Classes and Work for Iglesia Ni Cristo Peace Rally
In preparation for the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s national peace rally, the Cagayan de Oro city government has decided to suspend classes and government office work in certain areas on Monday. The rally, set to attract around 30,000 attendees, prompted Mayor Rolando Uy to issue a directive on Sunday, halting classes in public elementary and high…
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Iloilo City Halts Classes for Iglesia ni Cristo Peace Rally
In preparation for the Iglesia ni Cristo’s National Rally for Peace, Iloilo City has announced the suspension of in-person classes across all educational levels on Monday. The rally, set to take place at the Iloilo Freedom Grandstand, is expected to draw approximately 30,000 attendees from Panay Island. Mayor Jerry Treñas has directed city agencies to…
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LTO Calls in Taxi Owner After Vehicle Fire on EDSA in Quezon City
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a summons to the owner of a taxi that burst into flames on EDSA in Barangay Santo Cristo, Quezon City. The incident occurred on Wednesday, prompting immediate action from the LTO. Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II, the LTO Chief, stated that a show cause order was sent to…
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