Tag: Security
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Philippine National Police Supports Potential Extension of Chief Marbil’s Tenure
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has expressed support for the potential extension of its chief, General Rommel Francisco Marbil, whose retirement is scheduled for next month. During a press briefing at Camp Crame, PNP spokesperson and Central Luzon Police chief, Brigadier General Jean Fajardo, stated that extending the term of a sitting PNP chief is…
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Philippine National Police Chief Sets Deadline to Dismantle Private Armed Groups by March
In a decisive move to ensure security during the upcoming election period, the head of the Philippine National Police (PNP), General Rommel Francisco Marbil, has issued a stern directive to all police units across the country. The order, announced during a press conference at Camp Crame, mandates the complete eradication of both active and potential…
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Philippine Police Chief Sets Deadline to Dismantle Private Armed Groups by March
In a decisive move to curb the influence of private armed groups (PAGs) during the election period, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil has issued a stern directive to all police units across the country. The order, announced during a press conference at Camp Crame, mandates the complete eradication of both active…
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Philippine National Police Chief Sets Deadline for Dismantling Private Armed Groups
In a decisive move to ensure security during the upcoming elections, the head of the Philippine National Police (PNP), General Rommel Francisco Marbil, has issued a stern directive to all police units across the country. The order, announced during a press conference at Camp Crame, mandates the complete eradication of both active and potential private…
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Philippine Military Probes Espionage Activities of Arrested Chinese National and Accomplices
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has initiated a thorough investigation into the espionage activities of a Chinese national and his two Filipino accomplices, who were apprehended in Makati City. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla emphasized the need to understand the broader context of these activities, stating, “We want to take a step…
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Massive Crowds Gather for ‘Walk with Mary’ and Santo Niño Traslacion in Cebu
On Friday, a sea of devotees thronged the main thoroughfares of Cebu City for the ‘Walk with Mary,’ a penitential procession culminating at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu. The event was marked by a profound sense of devotion and continuity, as noted by Diocesan priest Eligio Suico during the Traslacion Mass at…
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Philippine Army Declares NPA No Longer a Threat to Upcoming Midterm Elections
In a recent statement, Brig. Gen. Joey Escanillas, the commander of the 302nd Infantry Brigade stationed in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, announced that the New People’s Army (NPA) does not pose a significant threat to the upcoming midterm elections scheduled for May 12. Escanillas emphasized that the three guerilla fronts of the NPA on Negros…
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Northern Mindanao’s Election Checkpoints in Full Swing to Secure Midterm Elections
In a concerted effort to ensure a peaceful and orderly midterm election on May 12, checkpoints throughout Northern Mindanao are now fully operational. The police have already made their first arrest under the election gun ban, which commenced on Sunday, signaling a strict enforcement of election laws. On Monday, in Musuan, Valencia City, Bukidnon, police…
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Trilateral Leaders’ Call Rescheduled to Monday Due to Wildfires
The scheduled trilateral phone conversation involving President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., outgoing US President Joe Biden, and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has been rescheduled to Monday morning, Manila time. Originally planned for Sunday, the delay was announced by Malacañang and attributed to the wildfires currently raging in Los Angeles. According to Presidential Communications Secretary…
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