PNP News Releases 2001

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December

PNP ASSURES READINESS IN METRO MANILA - Senior PNP Officials will conduct random inspection of Police Stations and Precincts around Metro Manila to insure the operational readiness of troops in responding to contingencies. Press Release dated 28 December 2001>>>

CENTRAL LUZON POLICE NAB JORDANIAN WITH BOMBS IN BATAAN - Central Luzon police arrested a Jordanian for possession of 281 sticks of dynamite and bomb-making components. Press Release dated 28 December 2001>>>

2 COPS FACE AXE FOR FIRING GUNS - Two policemen face possible dismissal from the service for allegedly firing their guns indiscriminately, in violation of a strict directive from the PNP leadership. Press Release dated 27 December 2001>>>

2 ABU SAYYAF LEADERS FALL - Two more Abu Sayyaf leaders, each with a one-million bounty for their arrest, were captured by Western Mindanao police in separate incidents over the weekend. Press Release dated 26 December 2001>>>

PNP ALERTED ON CCP ANNIVERSARY - Director General Leandro R Mendoza, Chief of the Philippine National Police today alerted all police units to step up their security in connection with the 33rd founding anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines tomorrow, Dec. 26. Press Release dated 25 December 2001>>>

MENDOZA DISMISSES 3 COPS FOR GRAVE MISCONDUCT - Director General Leandro R Mendoza, Chief of the Philippine National Police, today ordered the summary dismissal from the service of a drunken policeman who badmouthed Mendoza and media men and two others who extorted money from a Filipino seaman. Press Release dated 23 December 2001>>>

POLICE NAB 4 SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS IN CENTRAL MINDANAO - Police in Central Mindanao arrested this morning four suspected members of notorious kidnapping-for-ransom and robbery syndicate. Press Release dated 19 December 2001>>>

POLICE ON HEIGHTENED ALERT FOR HOLIDAY SEASON - PNP Chief, Director General Leandro R Mendoza has placed all police forces nationwide on heightened alert during the holiday season. Press Release dated 19 December 2001>>>

JAYCEES – METROBANK NAME 2001 OUTSTANDING POLICEMEN - The Philippine Jaycees and the Metrobank Foundation Inc. recently announced the winners in the annual search for The Outstanding Policemen of the Philippines (TOPP) 2001. Press Release dated 12 December 2001>>>

MENDOZA ASSURES COOPERATION IN NBI PROBE OF NIDA BLANCA CASE - PNP Chief, Director General Leandro R Mendoza has expressed concern over the apparent move by some interested parties to muddle the ongoing investigation into the November 7 murder of actress Nida Blanca. Press Release dated 10 December 2001>>>

MENDOZA ACTS TO ENSURE COPS ATTENDANCE IN COURT HEARINGS - Policemen who shall fail, without justifiable reason, to appear and testify when so ordered by the Court, Prosecutor, People's Law Enforcement Board (PLEB), Hearing Officer or any tribunal, shall be held accountable for "Serious Neglect of Duty," and may face dismissal from the service. Press Release dated 10 December 2001>>>

MENDOZA WARNS TRIGGER-HAPPY GUNHOLDERS - PNP Chief, Director General Leandro R Mendoza has issued a stern warning to all firearm holders against firing their guns during the Christmas and New Year's Day revelry. Press Release dated 08 December 2001>>>

COPS BARRED FROM SOLICITING XMAS GIFTS - PNP Chief, Director General Leandro R Mendoza has issued a directive prohibiting PNP personnel from soliciting prizes and selling raffle tickets for fund-raising activities this holiday season. Press Release dated 06 December 2001>>>

STATEMENT OF SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSE DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS - The Philippine National Police joins the entire Filipino nation in the meaningful observance of the 53rd Anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly. Press Release dated 04 December 2001>>>

POLICE NAB SUSPECT IN MINDORO DOUBLE MURDER - Police intelligence agents arrested the second Most Wanted Man in the Southern Tagalog Region. Press Release dated 04 December 2001>>>

GOV’T. TROOPS RESCUE KIDNAPPED GENSAN DENTIST - Three days of relentless pressure from ongoing police-military pursuit operations prompted kidnappers to free their latest victim, a lady dentist from General Santos City. Press Release dated 04 December 2001>>>

CLOSER RP-CHINA TIES AGAINST TRANSNATIONAL CRIME - The Philippine National Police expects to gain significant headway in the fight against drug trafficking and global terrorism with the recent signing of an RP-China accord on transnational crime. Press Release dated 03 December 2001>>>

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July

PNP LAUDED FOR KEEPING THE PEACE DURING SONA - Interior and Local Government Secretary Jose D Lina Jr. today commended the Philippine National Police for ensuring security and order in various parts of Metro Manila during yesterday's opening of the 12th Regular Session of Congress. Press Release dated 24 July 2001>>>

PNP SENDS 38 COPS FOR U.N. MISSION IN KOSOVO - Thirty-eight (38) Filipino policemen will fly to war-torn Kosovo for a 12-month tour of duty with the international peace-keeping mission sponsored by the United Nations. Press Release dated 18 July 2001>>>

597 CRIMINOLOGISTS HURDLE EXAMS FOR POLICE INSPECTOR - The Philippine National Police announced today that 597 licensed criminologists passed the PNP Lateral Entry Qualifying Examination for Line Officers. Press Release dated 17 July 2001>>>

MENDOZA ISSUES GUIDELINES ON TRANSFER OF COPS TO NEW POSTS - The Philippine National Police high command today issued a new set of guidelines for the transfer and reassignment of police personnel. Press Release dated 13 July 2001>>>

PNP-AFP-NBI SET PACE FOR JOINT ANTI-CRIME OPERATIONS - In line with the instructions of President Arroyo for a well-orchestrated, total approach strategy against crime, the Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) today formalized an agreement for better cooperation in anti-crime operations. Press Release dated 12 July 2001>>>

CONFISCATED GUNS DESTROYED - Some 300 confiscated rifles and handguns were torched today in Camp Crame, highlighting the international observance of "Small Arms Destruction Day" by United Nations-member countries. Press Release dated 09 July 2001>>>

FIVE POLICE BRASS NAMED TO NEW POSTS - The Philippine National Police high command today announced the designation of five senior police officials to new posts in the PNP Command Group, National Support Unit and Police Regional Offices. Press Release dated 09 July 2001>>>

POLICE BAG SHOOTER OF 6 JAPANESE ENGINEERS IN CEBU - Police in Central Visayas arrested yesterday the prime suspect in the February 22 shooting of six Japanese engineers in Cebu City. Press Release dated 06 July 2001>>>

PNP ACTIVATES NEW OUTFIT vs DISINFORMATION - PNP Chief, Director General Leandro R Mendoza has created a special office that will process information and respond to complaints from the public. Press Release dated 06 July 2001>>>

POLICE NAB MOST WANTED MAN IN REGION 10; 2 DRUG COURIERS INTERCEPTED AT AIRPORT - Alert operatives of the Aviation Security Group (ASG) intercepted some P6.4-million worth of Methamphetamine Hydrochloride or shabu from two suspected drug couriers at the Manila domestic terminal. Press Release dated 05 July 2001>>>

ABU SAYYAF GUN AND DRUG LINKS BUSTED - Chief PNP Police Director General Leandro Mendoza announces today the discovery of an intricate pipeline used by the Abu Sayaff (ASG) in the procurement of firearms through the proceeds of a big drug dealing activity of the group. Following the disclosure was the arrest of three officers of the ASG as contained in the report submitted by Police Senior Superintendent Reynaldo Berroya, Acting Director, Intelligence Group. Press Release dated 05 July 2001>>>

MENDOZA BARES WAGE HIKE FOR COPS - The Philippine National Police today hailed President Arroyo's approval of the P1.450-billion supplemental budget for the salary increase of policemen and police retirees. Press Release dated 02 July 2001>>>

LOCATE MISSING CHILDREN THRU THE WEB - The Philippine National Police today forged an agreement with a leading Information Technology service provider for the development of an n Internet website for missing children. Press Release dated 02 July 2001>>>

TOUGHER STANCE vs. KOTONG COPS - The Philippine National Police has added more teeth to its internal campaign against "kotong cops" and other "rogues in uniform." Press Release dated 02 July 2001>>>

June

May

April

FOR IMMEDIATE POLICE RESPONSE: TEXT THE CHIEF PNP - PNP Chief, Director General Leandro R Mendoza today announced the activation of four cellular phone lines to receive text messages from the public. Press Release dated 30 April 2001>>>

MENDOZA INSPECTS POLICE FORCES IN METRO - PNP Chief, Director Leandro R Mendoza will go around various areas of Metro Manila to personally check on the readiness of PNP units deployed for peace-keeping duties. Press Release dated 30 April 2001>>>

POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL LEANDRO R MENDOZA - The Sandiganbayan has approved our manifestation giving me full discretion to transfer former president Joseph Ejercito Estrada from his present detention at Camp Crame to the PNP Special Action Force Training School St. Fort Sto. Domingo in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Press Release dated 28 April 2001>>>

DIRECTOR GENERAL LEANDRO R MENDOZA - Let me state that among the main concerns of the Philippine National Police is to guarantee the safety and security of the former president while under custody, and to assure his presence in the Sandiganbayan when so required. While it may be true that the detention cell in the defunct PAOCTF building is quite small, it cannot however be classified as subhuman and that we always see to it that his needs or requirements are provided dutifully. Press Release dated 27 April 2001>>>

ROMANA IS PNP-PIO OFFICER-IN-CHARGE - Chief Inspector Noli Andrade Romana today formally assumed post as Officer-in-Charge of the Public Information Office of the Philippine National Police. Press Release dated 27 April 2001>>>

POLICE BAGS AGARAO MURDER SUSPECT AGARAO - Police arrested yesterday a prime suspect in the 1996 murder of human rights lawyer Atty. Clarence Agarao. Press Release dated 23 April 2001>>>

MENDOZA PROMOTES & AWARDS 2 SULU COPS & SON IN SCHILLING’S RESCUE - Two policemen from Sulu were awarded special promotions today from their important roles in the daring rescue of American hostage Jeffrey Schilling from the hands Abu Sayyaf bandits. Press Release dated 23 April 2001>>>

PNP ALL SET FOR ELECTION DUTIES: MENDOZA ISSUES GUIDANCE FOR PEACEFUL POLLS - Director General Leandro R Mendoza, Chief of the Philippine National Police has issued a four-point guidance to all police field unit commanders to ensure an honest, orderly, and peaceful elections (HOPE) on May 14. During a top level Command conference in Camp Crame yesterday with members of the Command Group, Directorial Staff, Regional Directors, and Directors of National Support Units, Mendoza underscored the crucial role of the PNP as a deputized agency of the Commission on Elections for the forthcoming polls. Press Release dated 19 April 2001>>>

POLICE READY FOR ANY ORDER FROM SANDIGANBAYAN - The Philippine National Police today assured that it is prepared to implement any order from the Sandiganbayan should the anti-graft court issue a Warrant of Arrest for former President Joseph Estrada. Press Release dated 18 April 2001>>>

POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL LEANDRO R MENDOZA - C, PNP - I am glad to inform the public, especially the Dacer and the Corbito families that new developments surfaced early last week in the course of our parallel investigation on the twin abduction and murder case of Bobby Dacer and his driver, Emmanuel Corbito last Nov. 24, 2000. Press Release dated 18 April 2001>>>

MUSLIM MINDANAO POLICE OFFICIALS RECOMMEND PROMOTION OF SULU COP IN SCHILLING’S RESCUE - The Philippine National Police high command will award a special promotion to the unsung hero in the rescue of American hostage Jeffrey Craig Edward Schilling from the hands Abu Sayyaf bandits in Sulu last week. Press Release dated 18 April 2001>>>

PAGPILI SA NATATANGING PULIS, INILUNSAD - Inilunsad kamakailan ng METROBANK Foundation, Philippine Jaycees at ng Philippine National Police o PNP ang pagpili sa The Outstanding Policemen of the Philippines o TOPP para sa taong kasalukuyan. Ginanap ang nasabing paglulunsad sa PNP National Headquarters sa Camp Crame, Quezon City. Press Release dated 17 April 2001>>>

SEARCH IS ON FOR TOPP 2001 - The Philippine National Police in cooperation with the Philippine Jaycees and the Metrobank Foundation Inc. launched today the annual search for The Outstanding Policemen of the Philippines 2001. Press Release dated 16 April 2001>>>

POLICE NEUTRALIZES ANOTHER PRIVATE ARMED GROUP IN LA UNION - Police disbanded another Partisan Armed Group (PAG) following a one-hour encounter that killed two suspects in La Union yesterday. Press Release dated 15 April 2001>>>

JOINT PNP-AFP PATROL RESCUES SCHILLING - DIR GEN. LEANDRO RAMOS MENDOZA today commended members of Luruk Police Station and elements of 63rd FRC, Marine Brigade for the successful rescue of Mr Jeffrey Schilling on April 12, 2001 at Brgy Kan Mindus, Luuk, Sulu. Press Release dated 13 April 2001>>>

POLICE UNITS ALERTED AGAINST POSSIBLE TERRORIST ATROCITIES AS SOPO ENDS TODAY IN SOUTHERN TAGALOG - PNP Chief, Director General Leandro R Mendoza has alerted all Regional and Provincial Offices in the country against possible violent activities by criminal elements and dissident terrorist during the Holy Week. Press Release dated 11 April 2001>>>

JEEPNEY ROB SUSPECTS COLLARED - ALERT agents of the Eastern Police District Office arrested two members of a notorious robbery-holdup gang operating in Metro Manila shortly after they tried to rob a public utility jeepney and victimized Ma. Odessa Alonsagay y Sagara in San Juan early today. Press Release dated 10 April 2001>>>

HOLY MONDAY ROBBERS ARRESTED - ALERT agents of the Eastern Police District Office arrested four members of a notorious robbery hold-up gang operating in Metro Manila shortly after they tried to a rob a taxi driver in Mandaluyong City at high noon yesterday. Press Release dated 09 April 2001>>>

TO ENSURE NON-PARTISANSHIP OF POLICE, MENDOZA ASKS PLEB SUPPORT - PNP Chief, Director General Leandro R Mendoza yesterday sought the support of the local People's Law Enforcement Boards (PLEB) to ensure that police personnel will remain apolitical. Press Release dated 06 April 2001>>>

JOINT DOTC/DILG – PNP PUBLIC ASSISTANCE CENTERS: POLICE ASSURES SECURITY & SAFETY FOR TRAVELLERS - In anticipation of the annual summer exodus to the provinces, the DILG-PNP and the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) will establish joint Public Assistance Centers to serve motorist and commuters during the Holy Week and rest of the summer vacation months. Press Release dated 05 April 2001>>>

MENDOZA NAMES 32 POLICE OFFICIALS TO NEW POSTS - The Philippine National Police today announced a new round of reorganization affecting at least 32 key positions in the different levels of command. Press Release dated 04 April 2001>>>

CARNAPPERS FALL IN QUICK POLICE ACTION - PNP Chief, Director General Leandro R Mendoza today commended the Central Police District for the arrest of two suspected carnappers in Quezon City during the weekend. Press Release dated 04 April 2001>>>

POLICE YOUR OWN RANKS: ANTI-CRIME NGOs WARNED - PNP Chief, Director General Leandro R Mendoza today ordered for a thorough review and evaluation of the accreditation status of civic and anti-crime volunteer groups registered with the National Police. Press Release dated 02 April 2001>>>

FIL-CHI NGO OFFERS FREE MEDICAL AID TO WOUNDED COPS - Police personnel in Metro Manila who are wounded or injured "in line of duty" are assured of free medical treatment at the Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center. Press Release dated 02 April 2001>>>

March

MORE PHONY - MONEY GANGMEN FALL - Police arrested two persons believed to be remnants of a Mindanao-based syndicate engaged in the proliferation of fake gold bars and US Treasury bond certificates. Press Release dated 28 March 2001>>>

URDANETA CITY COPS INTENSIFY CAMPAIGN AGAINST KOTONG COPS - Police Director General Leandro Mendoza, Chief, PNP, today commended the good works of Pangasinan PPO under Provincial Director Police Superintendent Leopoldo Nalupa Bataoil.  The Urdaneta City Police Station under Superintendent Jessie Lorenzo Cardona, Chief of Police, intensified their campaign against Kotong Cops in order to get rid of those misfits and scalawags of the PNP as part of image building and credibility enhancing. Press Release dated 27 March 2001>>>

ANOTHER SCALAWAG FALLS IN RENEWED HOUSE-CLEANING DRIVE - Inter-agency coordination between the Philippine National Police and the National Bureau of Investigation has uncovered the alleged drug trafficking activities of a rookie Quezon City policeman. Press Release dated 27 March 2001>>>

MENDOZA ASSURES PROGRAM OF CONTINUING REFORM - The Philippine National Police supports the move of anti-crime volunteer groups in seeking for reforms in the country's criminal justice system. Press Release dated 26 March 2001>>>

PNP-AFP-NBI ACCORD ON ANTI-KIDNAPPING - The Philippine National Police, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and the National Bureau of Investigation are set to forge a joint Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the creation of an inter-agency body that will go after kidnap-for-ransom syndicates. Press Release dated 26 March 2001>>>

MINDORO ORIENTAL KIDNAP SUSPECT FALLS IN MOT PURSUIT OPERATIONS - PNP Chief, Director General Leandro R Mendoza today commended police authorities in Mindoro Oriental for the early solution of a kidnapping case involving a six-year old boy and her nanny. Press Release dated 25 March 2001>>>

2 MORE KIDNAP VICTIMS RESCUED BY THE PNP - Police today rescued unharmed a six-year old kindergarten student and his nanny who were taken by two kidnappers in Calapan City in Oriental Mindoro last Tuesday. Press Release dated 24 March 2001>>>

DILG SEEKS SPECIAL COURT 7 PROSECUTOR FOR KIDNAPPERS - The Department of the Interior and Local Government is seeking the creation of special courts that will handle kidnapping-for-ransom cases and other heinous crimes. Press Release dated 24 March 2001>>>

PNP BUSTS TRANSNATIONAL SYNDICATE ENGAGED IN CREDIT CARD FRAUD - Police intelligence agents busted a transnational syndicate engaged in large-scale financial fraud using counterfeit credit cards. Press Release dated 22 March 2001>>>

TOUGHER GOVERNMENT STANCE VS. PORNOGRAPHY - Top law enforcement officials, heads of government agencies, business and religious leaders and representatives from the civil society gathered in Camp Crame today to formulate new strategies in the government's drive against pornography. Press Release dated 21 March 2001>>>

PNP EMPLOYS DETECTIVE BEAT PATROL AND NOT 'SECRET MARSHALL' - The PNP today denies fielding "secret marshall" in Cebu City or anywhere in Metro Manila.  Chief, PNP Director General LEANDRO MENDOZA clarified that what the PNP is developing is a new system of beat patrols and this is what they call the "DETECTIVE BEAT SYSTEM".  He said that the word Secret Marshall connoted a gestapo type of operation wherein the determination of crimes by policemen carries with it the power to punish criminals. Press Release dated 21 March 2001>>>

FRUSTRATED MURDER AT SEA SOLVED BY PNP MARITIME GROUP - In line with the policy of Police Director General LEANDRO R MENDOZA, Acting Chief, PNP, to expedite the investigation of all criminal cases so that the wheel of justice should be served fast wherein the aggrieved partly should be indemnified and the culprits should be punished, the Maritime Group under the leadership of Police Chief Superintendent REINERIO F ALBANO order his men to heed this policy.  This is another milestone in the history at sea which eventually resulted to the conviction of the crew members of the vessel Viva Peñafrancia III.  The resolution of the case and conviction of the respondents was considered a remarkable achievement of the Group. Press Release dated 21 March 2001>>>

CIDG-OBC LINKS CPP-NPA PARTY MEMBERS TO METRO KIDNAPPING - Agents of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Office for Businessmen Concern, and the Police Regional Office 4 (PRO-4) unmasked yesterday the involvement of the Communist Party of the Philippines - New People's Army, Visayas Command (CPP/NPA-Viscom) to kidnap-for-ransom activities in Metro Manila following the arrest of one of its alleged top leaders whose group was reportedly responsible in the March 8 abduction of a Chinese-Filipino lumber magnate in Antipolo City. Press Release dated 20 March 2001>>>

PRIVATE ARMY SA MASBATE, NABUWAG NG PNP - Nabuwag ng Philippine National Police (PNP) ang isang Private Armed Group (PAG) na hinihinalang minimintana ng isang negosyante matapos madakip ang tatlo-katao at pagkakakumpiska ng anim na armas sa Masbate. Press Release dated 19 March 2001>>>

POLICE DISBANDS PRIVATE ARMY IN MASBATE - Police authorities in Masbate successfully disbanded a local Private Armed Group (PAG) maintained by a businessman with the arrest of three persons and the confiscation of six firearms. Press Release dated 19 March 2001>>>

KAHIT UMIIRAL ANG SOPO, ANTI-CRIME DRIVE NG PNP, TULOY - Patuloy na magbibigay ng proteksiyon ang Philippine National Police (PNP) sa mamamayan at lalo pang palakasin ang kampanya laban sa mga kriminal sa harap ng pagsunod ng kapulisan sa memorandum ni Presidente Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo para sa SOPO o Suspension of Offensive Police Operations (SOPO) laban sa mga rebelde sa Southern Tagalog Region. Press Release dated 19 March 2001>>>

GMA AT ANTI-PORNOGRAPHY SUMMIT - President Arroyo is guest of honor and speaker at the National Consultation-Consolidation Workshop on Anti-Pornography Drive of Government Business-Civil Society on Tuesday, March 21 in Camp Crame. Press Release dated 19 March 2001>>>

POLICE SOLVE LEUNG KIDNAP-MURDER CASE - Case solved! The Philippine National Police has filed a case of Kidnapping Aggravated by Murder against three suspects in the gruesome killing of UP_Baguio students Giancario Leung and Tihani Tingal. Press Release dated 17 March 2001>>>

MENDOZA BARES PLANS TO FIELD 1,000 MORE COPS IN METRO MANILA - PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Leandro R Mendoza today announced plans to deploy an additional 1,000 policemen in crowded areas of Metro Manila. Press Release dated 17 March 2001>>>

MENDOZA COMMENDS 2 COPS WHO BLEW WHISTLE ON OVILLA - Two Quezon City policemen who "blew the whistle" that uncovered a drug bribery scandal their superior officer and some colleagues, have been recommended for promotion to the next higher rank. Press Release dated 15 March 2001>>>

CEBU CITY MOURNS LOSS OF HERO COP - A rookie policeman who died while single-handedly fighting-off a gang of hold-uppers in Cebu City has been recommended for posthumous promotion. Press Release dated 15 March 2001>>>

MENDOZA DENIES SMEAR CAMPAIGN - Acting PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Leandro R Mendoza today branded as "pure fabrication" the accusations linking him to a black propaganda campaign against the political opposition. Press Release dated 14 March 2001>>>

ILLEGAL GAMBLING IN CAGAYAN VALLEY SHAKEN - Camp Adduru, Tuguegarao, City - Illegal gambling in Police Regional Office 2 area of responsibility has been shaken to its roots with the power-steered campaign launched jointly by Police Chief Superintendent ROWLAND A ALBANO Bishop Diosdado A TALAMAYAN of Tuguegarao City, Bishop Ramon Villena of Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, purposely to eradicate jueteng totally. Press Release dated 14 March 2001>>>

CHIEF PNP'S STATEMENT ON THE SOPO IN SOUTHERN TAGALOG - In consonance with the directive of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, DILG Secretary Jose D Lina Jr. has issued a memorandum order for the PNP to suspend offensive police operations against the CPP/NPA/NDF in the Southern Tagalog Region. Press Release dated 14 March 2001>>>

POLICE FOIL SCHOOL BOMBERS - Police bomb disposal experts disarmed three powerful homemade explosives at a crowded university in Manila over the weekend.  Press Release dated 14 March 2001>>>

PNP BARES POST MORTEM EXAM ON MARTIN - The late Chief Inspector Abelardo Martin had very slim chances of survival from the two fatal gunshot wounds and other serious injuries he suffered when New People's Army dissidents holding him hostage figured in a chance encounter with Army Scout Rangers in General Nakar, Quezon. Press Release dated 13 March 2001>>>

POLICE TRAIN SIGHTS ON 91 PRIVATE ARMIES - Acting PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Leandro R Mendoza has ordered police commanders to disband all Partisan Armed Groups (PAGs) operating in their areas of jurisdiction to ensure an honest, orderly and peaceful election (HOPE) on May 14. Press Release dated 13 March 2001>>>

POLICE QUELLS TENSION - The timely arrival of police and military troops averted further bloodshed between two warring clans in the southernmost province of Tawi-Tawi over the weekend. Press Release dated 13 March 2001>>>

FIVE MORE CHIEF OF POLICE ORDERED RELIEVED FOR ILLEGAL GAMBLING - Chief Supt Domingo Reyes, Police Regional Office (PRO) 4 Regional Director, yesterday relieved five more chiefs of police in Southern Tagalog for their failure to stop illegal gambling in their areas of jurisdiction. Press Release dated 12 March 2001>>>

PNP-LTO ACCORD ON TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT - The Philippine National Police and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) have forged an agreement for an intensified enforcement of traffic rules and regulations. Press Release dated 12 March 2001>>>

PEACEKEEPING EFFORT NI GMA PALALAKASIN PA NG PNP - Tiniyak ni Philippine National Police (PNP) Acting Chief, Deputy Director General Leandro R Mendoza na lalong palalakasin ng kapulisan ang pagsuporta sa kapayapaang isinusulong ni Presidente Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo sa kabila ng pagkamatay ng isang police major sa nangyaring sagupaan ng government forces at ng mga rebelde. Press Release dated 09 March 2001>>>

POLICE ARREST 703 COMELEC GUN BAN VIOLATORS - The Philippine National Police have arrested 703 violators of the Comelec gun ban and declared 21 towns and cities as the possible hotspots in the coming election. Press Release dated 09 March 2001>>>

PNP SENDS 84 MORE COPS TO EAST TIMOR - A contingent of 84 Philippine National Police personnel flew to East Timor early morning today to join the six-country United Nations peace-keeping force. Press Release dated 09 March 2001>>>

PNP SUPPORTS GMA INITIATIVE DESPITE MARTIN'S DEATH - Acting PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Leandro R Mendoza gave his assurance that the PNP shall continue supporting the peace initiatives of the Arroyo administration even as he extends condolence to the family of Police Chief Inspector Abelardo Martin who died during a chance encounter between government security forces and insurgents. Press Release dated 08 March 2001>>>

POLICE & MILITARY ASSURE SECURITY OF MAY 14 POLLS - The Philippine National Police today reported the arrest of 703 persons for violation of the nationwide imposed by the Commission of Elections. Press Release dated 07 March 2001>>>

PROVINCE-WIDE DRAGNET FOR 4 SAN PABLO CITY HOLDUPPERS - The Southern Tagalog police has launched a massive dragnet operations for four armed men who shot and killed a security guard and wounded at least 30 persons in bloody robbery of a pawnshop in San Pablo City this afternoon. Press Release dated 06 March 2001>>>

MENDOZA FIRES COPS IN PANGASINAN ROBBERY; MANHUNT ON FOR IFUGAO HOLDUPERS - The Philippine National Police solved anew two separate bank robbery cases in Ifugao and Pangasinan provinces. Press Release dated 06 March 2001>>>

PNP DISPELS 'KIDNAP SCARE' - The Philippine national Police today dismissed as mere speculations the unconfirmed reports of an upsurge in kidnapping cases. Press Release dated 05 March 2001>>>

BICOL BUSINESSMEN VOW SUPPORT TO ANTI - CRIME DRIVE - Members of the Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce (MNCC) yesterday pledged their all-out support to the anti-crime campaign of the Philippine National Police in the Bicol Region. Press Release dated 03 March 2001>>>

AIR & GROUND PURSUIT LAUNCHED VS. POLILLO NPA - Police and military forces are tracking down a group of about 30 New People's Army rebels who raised the town hall of Burdeos, Quezon in Polillo Island yesterday. Press Release dated 03 March 2001>>>

MENDOZA ISSUES FIRM STAND VS. ELECTIONEERING - "Leave the PNP or resign if you want to join politics." Acting PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Leandro R Mendoza today reiterated the firm policy of the PNP against electioneering. Press Release dated 02 March 2001>>>

COMELEC OKs PROCESSING OF GUNBAN PERMITS BY REGIONAL OFFICES - The Commission on Elections en banc has delegated to the Regional Election Directors the responsibility of processing of provincial applications for gun ban exemptions. Press Release dated 01 March 2001>>>

POLICE LAUNCH MANHUNT FOR FLEEING INMATES - Acting PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Leandro R Mendoza today alerted all police units in the Caraga region, and northern and southern Mindanao to intercept 61 inmates who bolted the Agusan del Sur Provincial Jail last night. Press Release dated 01 March 2001>>>

PNP OFFICIALS FACE PROBE - The Philippine National Police will summon for investigation seven police generals and other senior police officials for alleged electioneering. Press Release dated 01 March 2001>>>

POLICE & CLERGY LEAD ANTI-JUETENG DRIVE IN CAGAYAN VALLEY REGION - The police and clergy in the Cagayan Valley region have joined hands in putting an end to illegal gambling activities in the region. Press Release dated 01 March 2001>>>

February

MENDOZA: GET BACOLOD BOMBERS - PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Leandro R Mendoza has ordered the Regional Police Office for Western Visayas to conduct a thorough investigation into the bombing of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) last Saturday. Press Release dated 26 February 2001>>>

ANTI-CRIME WATCHDOGS MONITORED FOR ABUSES - Acting PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Leandro R Mendoza today ordered local police commanders to closely monitor the activities of anti-crime NGOs in their areas of responsibility. Press Release dated 26 February 2001>>>

NUEVA VIZCAYA PNP SCORES CAMPAIGN AGAINST LOOSE FIREARMS - Regional Director of PRO 2, Chief Superintendent Rowland Albano reported to Chief, PNP Deputy Director Gen Leandro R Mendoza about the extensive campaign of PRO 2 to rid out the proliferation of loose firearms in the Region. This is in preparation for leveling of the playing field and the neutralization of the Partisan Armed Groups (PAG’S) which maybe utilized by contesting parties. Press Release dated 24 February 2001>>>

COMELEC LAUDS PNP LEADERSHIP3 PENTAGON GANGMEN KILLED - The Committee on Firearms Control and Security Personnel of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday commended the top PNP leadership for the initial success of the nationwide gunban. Press Release dated 24 February 2001>>>

POLICE RESCUE 2 KIDNAP VICTIMS - Two kidnap victims were successfully rescued in a daring police assault on the kidnappers lair in Sariaya, Quezon last night. Press Release dated 24 February 2001>>>

POLICE BUST JUETENG OPERATION IN MINDORO - Heeding the total war policy against illegal gambling waged by Acting PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Leandro R Mendoza, police operatives in the Southern Tagalog Region arrested 29 persons engaged in jueteng in Mindoro. Press Release dated 23 February 2001>>>

MENDOZA ORDERS PROBE OF DAVAO SHOOTING - PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Leandro R Mendoza today ordered the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group in Region 11 to conduct an immediate investigation on the circumstances surrounding the alleged shooting of an ABS-CBN crew by the elements of 11th Regional Mobile Group (RMG) last Wednesday night in Davao City. Press Release dated 23 February 2001>>>

3 MIYEMBRO NG SINDIKATO NG PEKENG GUN LICENSE, NASAKOTE - Isang sindikato na gumagawa ng mga pekeng lisensiya ng baril at ibang legal documents ng gobyerno ang nabuwag ng mga tauhan ng Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) kasabay ng pagkakadakip sa tatlong utak nito sa isinagawang raid sa Cartimar, Claro M. Recto, Manila. Press Release dated 23 February 2001>>>

RECTO FORGERS BUSTED ANEW - Police busted another syndicate engaged in manufacturing fake firearm documents and government identification cards in Manila. Press Release dated 23 February 2001>>>

POLICE NAB 29 DOPE & JUETENG VIOLATORS IN CORDILLERA - Intensified police operations against illegal drugs and jueteng activities netted 29 persons in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). Press Release dated 22 February 2001>>>

PNP NETS 171 GUNBAN VIOLATORS - A total of 171 persons have been arrested for firearms possession in violation of the nationwide election gunban. Press Release dated 22 February 2001>>>

PNP CREATES AD HOC COMMITTEE TO STUDY DISPOSITION OF I.C.U. COPS - The Philippine National Police has created an Ad Hoc Committee to study the disposition of some police personnel currently undergoing disciplinary sanctions for allegedly being "inept, corrupt, and undisciplined" or ICU. Press Release dated 22 February 2001>>>

CAVITE COOPS BACK MENDOZA - Some12,000 members of service cooperatives in Cavite have expressed support and solidarity with Acting PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Leandro R Mendoza. Press Release dated 22 February 2001>>>

778 PARAK NA IPINATAPON NI GEN. LACSON SA MAGUINDANAO, IPINABABALIK NI GEN. MENDOZA SA MOTHER UNIT - Pinababalik ni Philippine National Police Acting Chief, Deputy Director General Leandro R Mendoza sa kanilang mga mother unit ang lahat ng mga pulis na ipinatapon ni Gen Panfilo Lacson sa iba't ibang rehiyon sa bansa, partikular na sa Mindanao. Press Release dated 22 February 2001>>>

MENDOZA PRESSES ANTI-JUETENG DRIVE IN CAGAYAN; CARPENTER YIELDS HANDGUN - Acting PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Leandro R Mendoza today warned police commanders in Cagayan province to strictly heed the "No take, Fight jueteng" policy of the PNP. Press Release dated 21 February 2001>>>

GET SAN CARLOS CITY ROBBERS -- MENDOZA - A manhunt is on for at least four holdup men who killed two persons and carted away some P2.3-million from the Equitable PCI Bank in Can Carlos City, Pangasinan last Monday. Press Release dated 21 February 2001>>>

DON’T BE FOOLED BY STREET HUSTLERS - Police authorities today warned motorists from falling prey to a syndicate operating along the city’s streets and major thoroughfares. Press Release dated 21 February 2001>>>

TF POPOY INVITES TABARA & DELA CRUZ - The Philippine National Police today invited Akbayan leaders Nilo dela Cruz and Arturo Tabara in Camp Crame for "clarificatory interview" in connection with the ongoing investigation of the February 6 murder of labor leader Felimon Lagman. Press Release dated 21 February 2001>>>

BELEN IS NEW FIREARMS CHIEF - Senior Superintendent Ernesto V Belen formally assumed Office today as Chief of the Firearms and Explosives Division (FED). Press Release dated 20 February 2001>>>

STIFF SANCTION FOR LOCAL EXECS IN JUETENG - Erring local government officials, particularly those "on the take" from illegal gambling operators may loose their authority to exercise supervision and control over their local police forces. Press Release dated 19 February 2001>>>

POLICE-MILITARY ACCORD ON INTELLIGENCE EXCHANGE - An agreement to strengthen efforts in suppressing criminality and insurgency was forged today among the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Press Release dated 16 February 2001>>>

POPOY GUNMEN IDENTIFIED; POLICE ZERO-IN ON MASTERMIND - The Philippine National Police today clarified that it is still gathering more evidence to establish the motive and pinpoint the mastermind behind the February 6 murder of labor leader Felimon Lagman. Press Release dated 16 February 2001>>>

SIBAK SA ‘KOTONG COPS’-- MENDOZA - Walang kapatawaran ang liderato ng Philippine National Police (PNP) sa sinumang miyembro nito na mahuhuling mangongotong. Sa kanyang panibagong babala, sinabi ni PNP Acting Chief, Deputy Director General Leandro R Mendoza, na hindi makababalik sa serbisyo ang mga masisibak na pulis na nasangkot sa pangingikil sa mga motorista at iba pang sindikato. Press Release dated 16 February 2001>>>

PNP CHIEF ISSUES TOUGH ANTI-GAMBLING POLICY - PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Leandro R Mendoza yesterday issued his "marching orders" to all PNP Regional and Provincial Directors to sustain the campaign against all forms of illegal gambling activities in the country particularly jueteng. Press Release dated 15 February 2001>>>

NO HAND IN USE OF POLICE FOUNDATION FUNDS -- PNP - The Philippine National Police today clarified that it is not responsible for the management of funds of the PNP Foundation Incorporated. Press Release dated 15 February 2001>>>

TRABAHO SA JUETENG WORKERS, ISUSULONG NI GENERAL MENDOZA - DETERMINADO si Acting PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Leandro Mendoza na tulungang mabigyan ng panibagong trabaho ang mga maapektuhan ng matinding kampanya ng pulisya laban sa jueteng at ibang illegal numbers game. Press Release dated 15 February 2001>>>

SPARE PNP FROM UNDUE CENSURE, SENIOR COPS URGE - Members of the PNP Officer Corps belonging to senior batches of officers from different sources of commission today issued an "urgent call" to spare the PNP and its leadership from "destructive criticisms." Press Release dated 15 February 2001>>>

21 OFFICIALS ASSUME NEW POSTS - A major reorganization in the PNP took effect today with the designation of 21 senior police officials to various key positions. Press Release dated 14 February 2001>>>

MENDOZA ORDERS ARREST OF DRUNKEN COP IN ROAD MISHAP - PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Leandro R Mendoza today ordered the immediate arrest of a policeman assigned in Camp Crame who is facing charges for multiple frustrated homicide over a road accident in Pasay City Sunday. Press Release dated 13 February 2001>>>

PANGASINAN MAYORS, PROVINCIAL BOARD BACK MENDOZA - The Pangasinan Mayor's League (PML) has passed a resolution endorsing Deputy Director General Leandro R Mendoza as Chief of the Philippine National Police. Press Release dated 08 February 2001>>>

MENDOZA OFFERS P500,000.00 REWARD FOR LAGMAN MURDER SUSPECTS - Acting PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Leandro R Mendoza has offered a P500, 000.00 reward to anyone who has information that would lead to the capture of the four murder suspects who shot Felimon "Popoy" Lagman in cold blood last Tuesday. Press Release dated 08 February 2001>>>

MENDOZA MEETS BISHOP EDDIE - Bishop Eddie Villanueva of the Jesus is Lord church today prayed for the success of the Philippine National Police in performing its mission for the people. Press Release dated 03 February 2001>>>

MENDOZA ORDERS INTENSIFIED MANHUNT FOR AGARAO MURDER SUSPECT - The hunt for murder suspect Luisito San Juan continues. Acting PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Leandro R Mendoza has instructed the PNP Regional Office-4 under Chief Superintendent Lucas Managuelod to intensify police efforts to recapture the fugitive who is the prime suspect in the murder of Atty. Clarence Agarao in 1996. Press Release dated 02 February 2001>>>

MENDOZA VOWS MORE DRASTIC ACTION AGAINST KOTONG COPS, ICUs  - Less than 24 hours after he announced that he will "hit hard" on the so-called ICUs or Inept, Corrupt and Undisciplined cops, Acting Chief, Deputy Director General Leandro R Mendoza showed three erring policemen that he really meant business. Press Release dated 01 February 2001>>>

MENDOZA URGES COPS TO LEAD MORAL REFORM  - Acting PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Leandro R Mendoza has echoed the call of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for people in government to wage a war of attrition against low moral standards. Press Release dated 01 February 2001>>>

MEN IN BLUE & 10-YR PNP HISTORY; LIVE ROCK CONCERT SATURDAY - The Philippine National Police will formally present to the public and to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo the prototype of different police uniforms designed by some of the country's fashion elite. Press Release dated 01 February 2001>>>

January

10th PNP ANNIVERSARY - Two Makati policemen who died while attempting to defuse a powerful bomb planted by terrorists will receive the highly coveted Medalya ng Kagitingan (PNP Medal of Valor) during the 10th PNP Anniversary on Friday (Feb 2). Press Release dated 31 January 2001>>>

SIN REORGANIZES POLICE ROLE IN BLOODLESS COUP; COPS, PEASANTS, NGOs RALLY BEHIND PNP LEADERSHIP - Manila Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin today expressed his appreciation over the crucial role of the Philippine National Police ion preventing bloodshed during the historic EDSA People Power II. Press Release dated 29 January 2001>>>

POLICE RAID SHABU LAB IN QC - Police anti-narcotics agents are hot o the trail of associates of suspected drug lord Yim Tat Chow. Press Release dated 27 January 2001>>>

VOLUNTEER CRIME CRUSADERS RALLY BEHIND PNP CHIEF - Two of the country's largest anti-crime volunteer groups today vowed their full support to Acting PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Leandro R Mendoza. Press Release dated 25 January 2001>>>

OFFICER CORPS, RANK AND FILE DRUM-UP SUPPORT TO NEW PNP CHIEF - The officer corps and rank and file personnel of the National Police today threw-in their full support and solidarity behind newly installed Acting PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Leandro Mendoza. Press Release dated 24 January 2001>>>

MENDOZA MEETS TOP POLICE OFFICIALS PNP PREPARES TO ASSUME ELECTION DUTIES - The Philippine National Police is reassessing national and local peace and order concerns as it prepares to implement security measures for the coming May 2001 polls. Press Release dated 24 January 2001>>>

MENDOZA CAPS DAY ONE IN OFFICE - Deputy Director General Leandro R Mendoza "hit the ground running" on his first day in Office as Acting Chief of the Philippine National Police. Press Release dated 22 January 2001>>>

MENDOZA ASSUMES COMMAND AS 9th PNP CHIEF - Police Deputy Director General Leandro R Mendoza today formally assumed command as the ninth Chief of the Philippine National Police. Press Release dated 22 January 2001>>>

SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT NICANOR A BARTOLOME - In the wake of agitation by some sectors for police personnel to take part in mass protest actions, we, the officers, men and women of the Philippine National Police shun all these enticements to join any mass action. Press Release dated 17 January 2001>>>

PNP DISCOVERS FAKE PSYCHO CLEARANCES - The PNP Health Service has recommended the suspension of accreditation of a private Neuro-Psychiatric (NP) testing center for allegedly processing fake test results. Press Release dated 11 January 2001>>>

POLICE FIND BOMB COMPONENTS IN HOUSE OF SUSPECTED MILF BOMBER - Police have found more evidence to reinforce multiple murder and frustrated murder charges filed against leaders of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front held responsible for the bloody December 30 bombings in Metro Manila that left 22 dead and more than a hundred injured. Press Release dated 09 January 2001>>>

POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS MONTH KICKS-OFF - The annual observance of Police Community Relations Month formally kicked-off today in simple ceremonies in Camp Crame. Press Release dated 08 January 2001>>>

AIR TIGHT CASE VS. MILF LEADERS BEHIND DECEMBER 30 BLASTS - Police investigators have pieced together significant leads to establish an air-tight case against top leaders of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front for the December 30 bombings in Metro Manila. Press Release dated 06 January 2001>>>

BOMBS WERE CELLPHONE-ACTIVATED - The bombs that rocked Metro Manila last December 30 were activated by remote control using cellular phones. Press Release dated 04 January 2001>>>

SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT NICANOR A BARTOLOME - PNP Chief, Director General Panfilo M Lacson has initiated a thorough review of police procedures when conducting interviews of persons in connection with ongoing investigations. Press Release dated 04 January 2001>>>