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 2 NPA TERRORISTS KILLED, 8 CAPTURED IN PANGASINAN - Two communist New People's Army terrorists were killed and others were captured during a gunbattle with police in Pangasinan this morning. Press Release dated 28 November 2002>>> PO1 MAGALANG PROJECT - General Hermogenes E. Ebdane, Chief of the Philippine National Police, encourages all police personnel to practice courtesy. Press Release dated 27 November 2002>>> CENTRAL LUZON WINS 1ST CHIEF PNP CUP - Central Luzon-Team 2 emerged top squad in the just concluded 1st CPNP Cup Shooting Competition at the Armscor Range in Marikina City. Press Release dated 26 November 2002>>> PNP HEAD HUMAN RIGHTS CELEBRATION WEEK - The Office of the Philippine National Police is spearheading the weeklong December 3-10, 2002 National Human Rights Week celebration. This will highlight the PNP's avowed objective of being a human rights protector and initiating and getting involved in the efforts of advancing the cause of human rights in the country. Press Release dated 25 November 2002>>> PNP INITIATES TIGHTER JAIL SECURITY MEASURE - Top officials of the DILG, DOJ and PNP held a Conference Workshop today in Camp Crame to formulate measures to improve detention and jail security system in the country. Press Release dated 20 November 2002>>> EBDANE ORDERS SECURITY SURVEY OF JAIL FACILITIES - PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. today ordered all PNP Regional Offices in the country to conduct security surveys and inspection of all government jail facilities and detention centers in their areas. Press Release dated 13 November 2002>>> PNP CLARIFIES TRANSFER OF COPS - The Philippine National Police today clarified that the transfer of policemen to other posts is not a form of punishment but a management action aimed at enhancing efficiency. Press Release dated 13 November 2002>>> PNP RESCUE DIVERS JOIN SEARCH FOR MISSING PASSENGERS - PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr., has directed the Aviation Security Group (ASG) and the Maritime Group to field all available for four more passengers still missing when Laoag Air flight 585 made an uncontrolled landing in Manila Bay. Press Release dated 11 November 2002>>> PNP SENDS 62-MAN CONTINGENT TO U.N. PEACE-KEEPING MISSION - Another batch of 62 Filipino policemen will fly to Kosovo to participate in the international peace-keeping and development mission in that new independent Balkan state. Press Release dated 08 November 2002>>> PNP URGES LGUs TO SUPPORT "FIRECRACKER ZONE" CAMPAIGN - The Philippine National Police is encouraging Local Government Units (LGU) to organize their own fireworks display for the coming New Year's Day celebration in order to minimize injuries from the use of sub-standard and dangerous firecrackers by the public. Press Release dated 07 November 2002>>> 5 INDONS ARRESTED IN SARANGGANI - Five undocumented Indonesians were arrested in Saranggani yesterday for violation of immigration laws. Press Release dated 04 November 2002>>> PNP CITES ROLE OF MILITARY IN OPLAN KALULUWA - In recognition of the AFP's role in the just concluded Oplan Kaluluwa. PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr., today presented awards to the Armed Forces of the Philippines in recognition of the military's support for the success of the police security operations during the recent All Saints' holiday. Press Release dated 04 November 2002>>>
ANTI-TERRORISM PREPAREDNESS TRAINING - Some 200 police field commanders are undergoing further training at the PNP National Headquarters in Camp Crame to enhance their capabilities in responding to threats of terrorism. Press Release dated 25 October 2002>>> EBDANE, VELASCO OPEN SPECIAL AIM COURSE FOR 60 COPS - Camp Gen. Simeon A Ola, Legazpi City - A Philippine Army (PA) sergeant and six others were recently charged here for last October 1, 2002's murder of a college student at a local spring resort. Press Release dated 16 October 2002>>> EBDANE CAPS 100TH DAY IN OFFICE - Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. today marks his 100th day in office as Chief of the Philippine National Police. Press Release dated 12 October 2002>>> BICOL CHIEF AWARDS SORSOGON COPS - Two (2) cops were awarded the Medalya ng Sugatang Magiting (PNP Wounded Medal) In Sorsogon Provincial Hospital last October 7, 2002. Press Release dated 08 October 2002>>> CHIEFS OF POLICE MARK 3RD QUARTER KFR REDUCTION - There is every reason to trust the police more these days, the Association of Chiefs of Police of the Philippines, Inc. (ACPPI) announced this weekend. In an assessment report, ACPPI marked the huge reduction of kidnap-for-ransom (KFR) crimes from July to September this year. Press Release dated 05 October 2002>>> SALARY INCREASE FOR SOLDIERS STARTS THIS MONTH - The Department of National Defense (DND) today announced that a three-phase increase in pay for the 119,000 personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will start this month, making their salaries at par with members of the Philippine National Police, public school teachers and other civil servants. Press Release dated 05 October 2002>>> NCRPO DIRECTOR ORDERS INTENSIFIED SECURITY PREPARATIONS IN ALL DISTRICTS IN METRO MANILA - National Capital Regional Police Office (NCRPO) Chief Deputy Director General Reynaldo Velasco ordered all the districts to intensify security preparations in all vital installations in Metro Manila in the light of renewed terrorist threats by the New people's Army (NPA). Press Release dated 02 October 2002>>>
EBDANE: NO COMPROMISE FOR THE GUILTY PNP NABS POLICE INSPECTOR FOR PILTERING 1.5 KILOS OF DRUGS - In fulfillment of the "no compromise for the guilty" commitment in the cleansing of ranks, PNP Chief Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr announced the arrest of Police Inspector DELFIN A TORREGOZA, forensic chemist of the PNP Crime Laboratory, for pilfering 1.533 kilos of methamphetamin hydrochloride (shabu) which was supposed to be presented to the RTC Branch 13, Manila last June 6, 2002. Press Release dated 30 September 2002>>> COPS TOLD TO MAINTAIN COMMUNICATION WITH CRIME VICTIMS AND COMPLAINANTS - PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. has required all unit commanders to ensure that all complainants and victims of crime are periodically informed of the status of cases reported to the police. Press Release dated 30 September 2002>>> TF MACO PURSUE TERRORISTS IN COMPOSTELA VALLEY - PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. has ordered a full-dress investigation into the disarming incident at the Maco Municipal Police Station in Compostela Valley province yesterday. Press Release dated 25 September 2002>>> CIDG IN ILOCOS SUR SEIZED GUNS AND DRUGS FROM NOTORIOUS BROTHERS - Criminal Investigation & Detection Group (CIDG) operatives of Ilocos Sur province led by PCINSP ROLANDO B OSIAS, together with police elements of Ilocos Sur Police Office conducted search and seizure operation against two notorious drug pushers and suspected "gun for hire" killers on 24 September 2002 at about 4:00 PM by virtue of Search Warrants issued by Hon. Judge Ferdinand A Fe. Press Release dated 25 September 2002>>> P20 - M WORTH OF MARIJUANA BURNED IN REGION 1 - San Fernando City, La-Union - More than 100,000 fully grown marijuana plants worth P20 million were uprooted and burned by combined elements of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency In Region 1 (PDEA-1), Regional Mobile Group of Police Regional Office-1 and Santol Police Station in Barangay Sapdaan, Santol, La-Union over the weekend. Press Release dated 24 September 2002>>> TOPP 2002 SEARCH LAUNCHED TODAY - The annual search for exemplary members of the Philippine National Police was launched Monday, September 23, 7:00 a.m. at Camp Crame in Quezon City. A joint endeavor of the Philippine Jaycees and Mirant Philippines. The 35th Search for Outstanding Policemen of the Philippines 2002 (TOPP) is a nationwide search open to all full time PNP personnel who have devoted at least five years of active and commendable service to the force. Press Release dated 23 September 2002>>> PRO5 HAS NEW PNP CHIEF - A formal change of command was held at Camp Simeon Ola Parade Ground, Legazpi City last September 16, 2002. PCSUPT ENRIQUE BRIONES GALANG JR, outgoing Regional Director formally turned-over the reins of the Bicol PNP to Quezon City's former Central Police District head, PCSUPT RODOLFO ASEL TOR, his MISTAH (classmate) at the Philippine Military Academy (Class '72). Press Release dated 18 September 2002>>> SI GMA CENTERS LAUNCHED IN CAM SUR AND SORSOGON - After the successful launching of Si GMA Centers in Albay last September 3 & 4, 2002, two more were formally launched in Camarines Sur and Sorsogon recently. Press Release dated 18 September 2002>>> PRESS RELEASE OF PDDG REYNALDO V VELASCO ON THE RELEASE OF THE LEDESMA SIBLINGS AND THE ARREST OF A 3 IN 1 CRIME SYNDICATE - Today at around four twenty this morning, the two children - Kristina (10 years old) and Carlo (five years old) - of Negros Rep. Jules Ledesma who were kidnapped last Friday were successfully released within the Makati Area, The Makati Chief of Police, Sr. Supt Jovito Gutierrez, immediately secured the area and the Ledesma children upon the the confirmation of their identities. Press Release dated 17 September 2002>>> MORE PNP OFFICERS UNDERGO COUNTER-TERROR TRAINING IN U.S. - The Philippine National Police has sent 10 senior officers to the United States for a two-week training course on counter-terrorism. Press Release dated 14 September 2002>>>
POLICE BUST TRESVALLES KFR GROUP - Simultaneous police operations yesterday resulted in the busting of another kidnap-for-ransom group operating in the southern part of Metro Manila and nearby towns. Press Release dated 30 August 2002>>> POLICE-MILITARY TROOPS PURSUE FLEEING NPA TERRORISTS IN NEGROS - Hot pursuit operations are underway in Negros Oriental against a fleeing group of some 30 New people's Army terrorist who shot and killed a town Police Chief Tuesday afternoon. Press Release dated 29 August 2002>>> CHIEFS OF POLICE LAUD EBDANE's ANTI-KFR DRIVE - The criminal syndicates have finally found their nemesis in Police Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr., declared today the Association of Chiefs of Police of the Philippines (ACPPI). The latter lauded the Chief, PNP for making a real big difference in less than two months of his campaign against kidnappers. For the months of July and August this year, only four kidnap-for-ransom cases occurred and were committed only in four regions - one each in region 4, 11, 12, and Metro Manila. It is a huge 80% drop compared to nineteen cases reported in nine regions in July and August last year. Compared to the same period in the year 2000 which recorded seven incidents, the decrease this year is also a big 43%. Press Release dated 28 August 2002>>> ANTI-TERRORISM PREPAREDNESS TRAINING - Some 200 police field commanders are undergoing further training at the PNP National Headquarters in Camp Crame to enhance their capabilities in responding to threats of terrorism. Press Release dated 25 August 2002>>> PNP MOVES TO ABOLISH NCR POLICE DISTRICTS - The Philippine National Police high command has asked the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) for the reorganization of police units in Metro Manila and the abolition of the five Police District offices under the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO). Press Release dated 14 August 2002>>> PNP STRIKES AGAINST CARNAPPERS - Taking the all-out war directive to heart, operatives of the PNP Traffic Management Group conducted a series of operations that resulted in the arrest of five suspected carnappers, including the leader of the MAYOR GROUP and the recovery of several vehicles in various areas, namely, Bulacan, Pampanga, Quezon City and Pasay City. Press Release dated 12 August 2002>>> PNP HONORS COUNCIL OF ELDERS - The Philippine National Police honors the PNP Council of Elders in a parade and review ceremony today (Thursday, 8 August) in Camp Crame. Press Release dated 08 August 2002>>> PNP ARRESTS 7 BUCALA KFR GROUP MEMBERS - The government drive against kidnapping scored against one of the biggest KFR syndicates as joint elements of the Police Anti-Crime & Emergency Response (PACER), ISAFP and Cavite PPO apprehended seven (7) members of the BUCALA KFR Group in operations last August 6 near the Manila Memorial Park Garden, Dasmariñas, Cavite. The arrest was reported by PNP Chief Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr to President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and DILG Secretary Jose Lina as the suspects were presented at the PACER office in Camp Crame. Press Release dated 08 August 2002>>> PNP PACER ARRESTS EX-PO3 DURANO - With the unified command implemented in full force, seamless operations between police units have resulted in the arrest of KFR Gang leader ex-PO3 ENGELBERTO DURANO, one of those listed in the PNP Order of Battle Watchlist. Press Release dated 08 August 2002>>> PNP NABS 3 SUSPECTED DRUG PUSHERS - PNP Chief Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr ordered the immediate filing of charges against two (2) persons arrested in buy-bust operations last night, August 6, 2002, one of whom has the same surname as the PNP Chief and hails from the same town. Press Release dated 07 August 2002>>> PNP PACER NABS SAGADA-KALINGA HOLD-UP GANG - In joint operations, elements of PRO Cordillera PACER and PRO 1, arrested 12 of the 13 members of the SAGADA-KALINGA hold-up gang, one of the most notorious hold-up gangs operating in the provinces of Cordillera, Benguet, Pangasinan and La Union. Press Release dated 04 August 2002>>> PNP ARRESTS POLICE SUPERINTENDENT - Acting on the information provided by a concerned citizen, PACER operatives arrested three (3) police officers, including a police superintendent, from the PNP-Maritime Group and two (2) civilian personnel for highway robbery, extortion and carnapping. Press Release dated 03 August 2002>>> PNP ARRESTS 4 KFR SUSPECTS - In joint operations, elements of PNP PACER, Intelligence Group, NCRPO and Imus Police Station arrested four (4) kidnap-for-ransom suspects involved in the kidnapping of 15-year old Kathleen Pacquing in Manila last July 23, 2002. Press Release dated 02 August 2002>>>
9 MILF FIGHTERS YIELD - A ranking official of a secessionist movement in the southern Philippines and eight (8) of his followers laid down their arms in a formal gesture of surrender in Maguindanao yesterday. Press Release dated 30 July 2002>>> FILIPINO POLICE OFFICERS UNDERGO U.S. COUNTER-TERROR TRAINING - Thirty-one more PNP officers will undergo foreign training courses on anti-terrorism under the auspices of the US State Department. Press Release dated 29 July 2002>>> SIX PNP BRASS ASSUMRE NEW POSTS - PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. today officially designated six police officials to new posts. The changes affected at least two Directorial Staff positions, and four positions for Regional Director of Police Regional Offices. Press Release dated 29 July 2002>>> TWO MORE GENSAN BOMBERS FALL - Police intelligence agents arrested two more principal suspects in the series of bombing incidents that rocked Central Mindanao last April. Press Release dated 22 July 2002>>> GUNBAN PREVENTED OUTBREAK OF VIOLENCE IN BARANGAY POLLS - The Philippine National Police confiscated 702 firearms from election gunban violators throughout the country. Since the start of the election period in May 31, 2002, police also seized 17 explosive devices and 186 bladed weapons, mostly during Comelec checkpoint operations. Press Release dated 19 July 2002>>> POLICE OFFICIALS CLEAR NAMES IN INVESTMENT SCHEME - Ranking police officials today denied allegations of having investments in a multi-million financial scheme that has allegedly victimized several other persons including fellow policemen. Press Release dated 18 July 2002>>> 8, 000 COPS FIELDED FOR SONA - The Philippine National Police will field some 8,000 Policemen to ensure security and order during the opening of the 12th Regular Session of Congress on Monday. Press Release dated 17 July 2002>>> 18 OFFICERS OFF TO U.K. FOR TRAINING ON COUNTER-TERROR AND ANTI-CRIME TECHNIQUES - Two groups of 18 senior PNP officers will leave for the United Kingdom this week to undergo specialized courses on crisis management and criminal investigation. Press Release dated 16 July 2002>>> GENERALLY PEACEFUL BARANGAY POLLS - The nationwide 2002 Synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections was generally peaceful. Press Release dated 15 July 2002>>> POLICE RECOVER HIJACKED P64-M CARGO - In line with the instructions of PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. for more intensified action against organized crime, police arrested two suspected members of a notorious hijacking syndicate and recovered some P64-million worth of laptop computers within hours after the cargo was waylaid in Parañaque last night. Press Release dated 14 July 2002>>> INDONESIAN TERRORIST SENTENCED TO 17 YEARS IN PRISON - A Pasay City Court today sentenced an Indonesian terrorist to a maximum of 17 years in prison for possession of explosives. Press Release dated 12 July 2002>>> COPS REPEL NPA ATTACK - PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Hermoggenes Ebdane Jr. today ordered all PNP units in the field to remain vigilant against local terrorist and criminal elements as the entire PNP goes on high alert for synchronized Sangguniang Kabataan and Barangay elections on Monday. Press Release dated 12 July 2002>>> PNP ON THE HEIGHTENED ALERT FOR BARANGAY POLLS - PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr., has placed the entire 113,000-strong National Police Under heightened alert in preparation for Monday's synchronized Sanguniang Kabataan and Barangay elections. Press Release dated 11 July 2002>>> NEW ANTI-CRIME - President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo today commended Philippine National Police for the arrest of five suspects behind the kidnapping of a school principal in Mindoro Oriental. Press Release dated 11 July 2002>>> EBDANE ASKS COURTESY RESIGNATION OF 30 POLICE COMMANDERS - PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. told 30 Provincial and City Directors, who earlier offered to resign, to "get back to work" as he assured the police commanders that he will "personally handle their concerns with the National Police Commission." Press Release dated 11 July 2002>>> BATAOIL IS NEW PNP SPOKESMAN - PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr., has designated Senior Superintendent Leopoldo N Bataoil as PNP Spokesman and Chief of the PNP Public Information Office. Press Release dated 10 July 2002>>> CONFISCATED GUNS DESTROYED - Thousands of confiscated rifles and handguns were destroyed today in Camp Crame, highlighting the international observance of "Small Arms Destruction Day" by United Nations-member countries. Press Release dated 10 July 2002>>> PGMA INSTALLS EBDANE AS 10TH PNP CHIEF - President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will formally install Deputy Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr as the 10th Chief of the Philippine National Police during traditional Change of Command ceremonies in Camp Crame tomorrow (July 4). Press Release dated 03 July 2002>>> 162 NEW MOTORBIKES TO BOOST POLICE MOBILITY - The Philippine National Police has acquired 162 more motorcycles to boost the mobility requirement of police units in field. Press Release dated 26 June 2002>>> MENDOZA ORDERS DISMISSAL OF 2 GUARDS FOR MAROHOMBSAR ESCAPE; 90-DAY SUSPENSION FOR SUPERIOR OFFICERS - PNP Chief, Director General Leandro R Mendoza today ordered the dismissal from the service of two police jailguards detailed with the National Anti-Kidnapping Task Force (NAKTAF). Press Release dated 24 June 2002>>> MENDOZA READY TO FACE GOLF PROBE - PNP Chief, Director General Leandro R Mendoza remains undaunted in initiating positive changes in the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) upon his projected assumption as Secretary. Press Release dated 19 June 2002>>> ECLEO IN POLICE CUSTODY - Ruben Ecleo Jr., Divine Master of the Philippine Benevolent Missionaries Association (PBMA) is now in police custody to face criminal charges for alleged parricide. Press Release dated 19 June 2002>>> PNP SPORTSFEST 2002 KICKS-OFF - Policemen from the National Headquarters and the different National Support Units reveal their athletic prowess in 17 individual and team events as the annual PNP Sportsfest formally kicks-off. Press Release dated 17 June 2002>>> PNP OFFICERS HAIL MENDOZA, EBDANE APPOINTMENTS - A group of police officers representing the majority of members of the PNP Officers Corps today hailed the appointment of Director General Leandro R Mendoza as the new Transportation and Communication Secretary. Press Release dated 14 June 2002>>> PNP SENDS 66 OFFICERS FOR FBI TRAINING - PNP Chief, Director General Leandro R Mendoza will formally send-off 66 senior police officers for United States tomorrow (Friday) to undergo training on crisis management at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Press Release dated 13 June 2002>>> PUBLIC WARNED AGAINST ATIVAN GANG - A metro wide search is underway for two men last seen in the company of the late Young Ho Chung, erstwhile 3rd Secretary of the South Korean Embassy in Manila. Press Release dated 11 June 2002>>> ASEAN POLICE FORCES LINK-UP FOR TOUGHER STANCE Vs DRUGS, TERRORISM - Narcotics trafficking remain to be a top concern for national police agencies in the Southeast Asian region. Press Release dated 08 June 2002>>> POLICE NAB 2 GUNBAN VIOLATORS - A government firefighter and an Army trooper were the first recorded violators of the 60-day nationwide gunban imposed by the Comelec in connection with the July 15 synchronized Sangguniang Kabataan and Barangay elections. Press Release dated 05 June 2002>>> PNP WELCOMES 222 NEW POLICE LIEUTENANTS - The Philippine National Police today formally welcomed 222 new Police Inspectors into the organization. Press Release dated 04 June 2002>>> PROBERS RE-ENACT PASAY HOSTAGE CRISIS - Police probers investigating the Pasay City hostage crisis staged a re-enactment of the incident at the Philtranco bus terminal shortly after midnight this morning. Press Release dated 04 June 2002>>> PASAY POLICE FORCE RELIEVED FOR RE-TRAINING - PNP Chief, Director General Leandro R Mendoza has ordered the relief of the entire Pasay City Police Station from the Chief of Police down to the lowest ranked policeman. Press Release dated 03 June 2002>>>
60-DAY NATIONWIDE GUNBAN FOR 2002 BARANGAY POLLS - PNP Chief Director General Leandro R Mendoza has ordered all police units in the country to strictly implement a nationwide prohibition on the carrying of firearms by unauthorized persons during the 60-day election period for the July 15, 2002 synchronized Sangguniang Kabataan and Barangay polls. Press Release dated 30 May 2002>>> QC COURT JUNKS CARDEÑO's TRO PETITION - A Quezon City court has denied the petition for a temporary restraining order filed by Superintendent Rafael Cardeño. Press Release dated 27 May 2002>>> RP SENDS 6-MAN DELEGATION TO ASEAN POLICE CONFERENCE - PNP Chief, Director General Leandro R Mendoza will head a six-man Philippine Delegation to the 22nd Annual Conference of the ASEAN Chiefs of Police (ASEANAPOL) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on May 28. Press Release dated 24 May 2002>>> ELUSIVE ABU MUSLIM FALLS - Police in Central Mindanao captured the elusive bandit leader Abu Muslim in Cotabato City shortly before noon yesterday. Press Release dated 23 May 2002>>> POLICE RESCUE 5 KIDNAP VICTIMS IN LANAO - Police rescued five persons who were abducted and held hostage by armed men five days in Lanao del Sur. The victims, all residents of Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte are now safe under police protection in Marawi City. Press Release dated 22 May 2002>>> 17 ARRESTED IN QC RAID, ARSENAL SEIZED - Central Police District operatives arrested 17 persons and seized an arsenal of high-powered weapons including two heavy machineguns during a raid in a Quezon City compound over the weekend. Press Release dated 20 May 2002>>> ABU SAYYAF KILLED IN ESCAPE TRY - An Abu Sayyaf leader, wanted by the law for a series of kidnapping cases in Basilan died while attempting to escape from his police captors in Zamboanga City last night. Press Release dated 18 May 2002>>> PNP WARNS PUBLIC AGAINST BOGUS LAW ENFORCEMENT GROUP - The Philippine National Police today warned the public against the illegal activities of a group calling itself the INTERPOLCOM COMMANDO FOUNDATION whose leaders allegedly misrepresent themselves as law enforcers. Press Release dated 17 May 2002>>> PNP-IG ISSUES PUBLIC APOLOGY FOR MISTAKEN ENCOUNTER - The PNP Intelligence Group has formally apologized to the families of the late Fernando Lozada and Marian Uson for "their unfortunate death and for the consequent immeasurable suffering of their families and love ones." Press Release dated 16 May 2002>>> MANHUNT ON FOR BARON SLAY BRAINS - PNP Chief, Director General Leandro R Mendoza has ordered a massive manhunt for five more suspects Implicated in the December 31 murder of self-styled YOU spokesman Baron Cervantes. Press Release dated 16 May 2002>>> PHILIPPINES SAFE FOR FOREIGNERS -- PNP - PNP Chief, Director General Leandro R Mendoza today assured foreigners of their security while doing business in the Philippines. Press Release dated 11 May 2002>>> JOINT PNP-AFP PRESS STATEMENT - The Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines are in the process of continuous validation of our respective holdings on a certain Abu Muslim Al-Ghazie, the suspected mastermind behind the series of bombing and arson incidents in Central Mindanao. Press Release dated 10 May 2002>>> 11 INDIANS HELD ILLEGAL ENTRY - The General Santos City Police Arrested 11 Indian nationals suspected of having entered the country illegally. Press Release dated 09 May 2002>>> WIFE OF ABU MUSLIM, 4 OTHERS ARRESTED FOR KEEPING WEAPONS CACHE - Police arrested five persons and seized a cache of high-powered firearms during a raid on the house of the suspected mastermind in the series of bombing incidents in General Santos City. Press Release dated 09 May 2002>>> CIDG NABS WORKER FOR P2-M EXTORT TRY ON JAPANESE BOSS - Agents of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested a 26-year old employee who tried to extort P2-Million from his own boss. Press Release dated 08 May 2002>>> ASEAN POLICE FORCES LINK-UP FOR TOUGHER STANCE Vs DRUGS, TERRORISM - Narcotics trafficking remain to be a top concern for national police agencies in the Southeast Asian region. Press Release dated 08 May 2002>>> TERRORISM RULED OUT IN COTABATO BLAST; ABU SAYYAF BANDIT NABBED IN GENSAN - Police have ruled out terrorism as motive behind the grenade blast in Cotabato City that killed seven persons and injured more than 100 others. Press Release dated 03 May 2002>>> VIOLENCE ON LABOR DAY AVERTED - Preventive police action preempted possible violent activities in the generally peaceful nationwide observance of Labor Day yesterday. Press Release dated 02 May 2002>>> POLICE NAB TERROR GROUPS IN DAVAO, TARLAC 3 KILLED, 4 CAPTURED, BOMBS SEIZED - Three suspected local terrorists were killed while four others were captured in separate police operations in Tarlac City and Davao del Sur at dawn today. Press Release dated 01 May 2002>>>
4 ABU SAYYAF BANDITS KILLED IN GENSAN - Four members of the bandit group Abu Sayyaf were killed in a 20-minute firefight with police operatives in General Santos City at dawn today. Press Release dated 30 April 2002>>> COPS DESTROY 10, 000 MARIJUANA PLANTS IN SOUTH COTABATO - Police anti-narcotics agents destroyed an estimated P2-million worth of Marijuana plants and seedlings in South Cotabato yesterday. Press Release dated 29 April 2002>>> LEADER OF BLOODY MAY 1 RIOT CAPTURED - Police intelligence agents arrested a principal accused in the bloody May 1, 2001 riot at the gates of Malacañang. Press Release dated 25 April 2002>>> 12 SUSPECTED DRUG DEALERS ROUNDED-UP - Police anti-narcotics agents arrested seven suspected Chinese drug traffickers and a Filipino counterpart during separate operations in Manila, Malabon, and Valenzuela City over the weekend. Press Release dated 22 April 2002>>> MENDOZA ASSURES ERAP: THE PNP IS O.K. - PNP Chief, Director General Leandro R Mendoza today assured Former President Joseph Estrada that the National Police will demonstrate utmost compassion, sobriety and concern when demonstrators troop to the streets on May 1. Press Release dated 19 April 2002>>> COPS OPPOSE PROLONGED RETIREMENT - More than 80 percent of policemen are not in favor of setting the retirement age of PNP members beyond 56 years old. Press Release dated 19 April 2002>>> POLICE TAG HOAX BOMB SUSPECT - The Philippine National Police has launched a nationwide manhunt for a 41-year old engineer as a probable suspect in the series f bomb scare incidents in Metro Manila and other parts of the country. Press Release dated 16 April 2002>>> 6 PNP OFFICIALS PROMOTED - President Arroyo has approved the promotion of six PNP officials to the next higher grade. Press Release dated 15 April 2002>>> PNP-NTC ACCORD Vs CELLPHONE THEFT - The Philippine National Police and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) have forged an agreement that would address the rising incidence of cellphone theft cases in the country. Press Release dated 15 April 2002>>> 2 KIDNAP VICTIMS FREED IN DARING POLICE RESCUE - Two kidnap victims were safely rescued in a daring police operation this morning in Caloocan City. Press Release dated 12 April 2002>>> ARCHBISHOP GRATEFUL FOR PIERANTONI’S RESCUE - The Archdiocese of Davao has expressed gratitude for the safe rescue of Fr. Guiseppe Pierantoni in Zamboanga last Monday. Press Release dated 10 April 2002>>> GENSAN DRUG NET BUSTED - A major drug network in Central Mindanao was believed busted following simultaneous police raids on three suspected drug dens in General Santos City over the weekend. Press Release dated 10 April 2002>>> MAJOR OFFENSIVE UNDERWAY AGAINST PENTAGON GANG - The safe rescue of Italian priest Guiseppe Peirantoni yesterday and that of hotel owner Carlos Belonio on Good Friday were the results of continuous government pressure against the notorious Pentagon Gang and other kidnap-for-ransom groups in Mindanao. Press Release dated 09 April 2002>>> STIFFER PENALTIES SOUGHT FOR THEFT OF POWER LINES - The Department of the Interior and Local Government supports the proposal of the Department of Energy to raise the penalty for theft of power transmission lines. Press Release dated 08 April 2002>>> LAGUNA TRADER HELD FOR “KIDNAP ME” CASE - A businesswoman reportedly facing a string of bad debts is facing criminal charges of perjury for filing a false report of her own and her daughter's kidnapping. Press Release dated 04 April 2002>>> NATIONAL SUMMIT ON ILLEGAL GAMBLING - Top officials from the law enforcement agencies, local government, judiciary, the academe, religious and civil society will meet in Camp Crame today (Wednesday) for the first ever National Summit on Illegal Gambling. Press Release dated 02 April 2002>>> MENDOZA COMMENDS PNP UNITS FOR SUCCESSFUL HOLY WEEK SECURITY PLAN - PNP Chief, Director General Leandro R Mendoza announced today that the recent observance of the Holy Week was peaceful in most parts of the country. Press Release dated 01 April 2002>>>
GOOD FRIDAY - Relentless government pressure on suspected members of the notorious Pentagon Gang in Central Mindanao resulted in the safe rescue of kidnap victim Carlos BELONIO in Saranggani this morning. Press Release dated 29 March 2002>>> PNP CITE GAINS OF SUMMER ALERT - "So far, so good." This was the initial assessment made by PNP Chief, Director General Leandro R Mendoza of the 75-day summer alert being implemented by the National Police to provide security and police assistance to tourists, vacationers and travelers. Press Release dated 27 March 2002>>> MENDOZA ORDERS NATIONWIDE INVENTORY OF EXPLOSIVES STOCKS - PNP Chief, Director General Leandro R Mendoza has ordered an inventory of all explosives manufactured, imported and distributed by authorized industrial firms to prevent from falling into the wrong hands. Press Release dated 25 March 2002>>> NO CAUSE FOR ALARM - The Philippine National Police high command today allayed public apprehensions resulting from the recent discovery of improvised explosive devices (IED) in four separate incidents in Makati and Quezon City. Press Release dated 20 March 2002>>> PNP ON HOLY WEEK & SUMMER ALERT - PNP Chief, Director General Leandro R Mendoza has activated a 75-day summer alert placing all police forces in the country under a high state of vigilance to provide assistance and security to tourists and vacationers. Press Release dated 19 March 2002>>> PNP: PANAHON NG PAGBABAGO - PNP Chief, Director General Leandro R Mendoza celebrated his birthday with patients and staff of the PNP General Hospital (PNPGH) in Camp Crame. Press Release dated 18 March 2002>>> ESPINA IS NEW PNP SPOKESMAN - Senior Superintendent Leandro A Espina has formally assumed Office as PNP Spokesman and Chief of the PNP Public Information Office (PIO). Press Release dated 14 March 2002>>> 60,031 POLICEMEN REWARDED; 491 ERRING COPS DISMISSED - A total of 46,234 PNP personnel were awarded medals, and 13.797 others were promoted in rank last year in recognition of meritorious service and outstanding accomplishments. Press Release dated 07 March 2002>>>
PNP LAUDS SENATE FOR PASSAGE OF NEW ANTI-DRUG LAW - The Philippine National Police today lauded the Senate for the passage of a bill that seeks tougher penalties fir durg-realted offenses. Press Release dated 28 February 2002>>> TF MINDANAO BAGS 3, SEIZE DRUGS & WEAPONS - The newly-activated Task Force Mindanao fired Mindanao fired its opening salvo this week with the arrest of three heavily-armed suspected drug dealers in General Santos City. Press Release dated 22 February 2002>>> LINA LEAD INTERNAL SECURITY CONFAB - A multi-agency strategic conference-workshop was held today in Camp Crame to fine-tune the government's implementation of the National Internal Security Plan (NISP). Press Release dated 21 February 2002>>> 3 PENTAGON GANGMEN KILLED - Three more suspected members of the notorious Pentagon kidnap-for-ransom gang were killed in an encounter with police in Central Mindano yesterday. Press Release dated 18 February 2002>>> FIL-CHI GROUP PLEDGE SUPPORT TO PNP MODERNIZATION - The influential Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, INc. (FFCCCI) has expressed commitment to support the Philippine National Police in its modernization program. Press Release dated 14 February 2002>>> ANTI-CRIME WATCHDOG SUPPORTS TERM EXTENSION OF PNP CHIEF - The country's leading anti-crime watchdog today threw-in its support to President Arroyo's prerogative to extend the services of PNP Chief, Directors General Leandro R. Mendoza. Press Release dated 12 February 2002>>> 12 KFR GANGMEN KILLED IN PANGASINAN - Twelve suspected members of the notorious Bagis GAng, specializing in kidnap-for-ransom and robbery, were killed in an encounter with police in Alcala, Pangasinan. Press Release dated 08 February 2002>>> KIDNAPPED COTABATO DENTIST RESCUED - Police and military operatives in Central Mindanao rescued Dr. Rosemarie Agustin from her kidnappers at 3:30 am this morning. Press Release dated 06 February 2002>>> PRESIDENT ARROYO LEADS 11TH PNP DAY RITES - President Arroyo is guest of honor and speaker in the 11th Anniversary celebration of the Philippine National Police today (Thursday) in Camp Crame, Quezon City. Press Release dated 06 February 2002>>> POLICE DISPEL “KIDNAP WAVE” - Philippine National Police authorities today flatly denied published reports which claimed of at least four kidnappings over the last 24-hours since Tuesday. Press Release dated 06 February 2002>>> CORDILLERA PNP TOPS POLICE REGIONAL OFFICES - The Police Regional Office - Cordillera Administrative Region will receive the Presidential Streamer Award from President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo during the 11th PNP Anniversary ceremonies in Camp Crame on Thursday, February 7. Press Release dated 05 February 2002>>>
PNP SALARY STANDARDIZATION - The lowest-ranked policeman will soon receive a monthly gross pay of P12, 155.00 by the middle of this year. Press Release dated 31 January 2002>>> ULAT SA BAYAN 2001 - The PNP prevailed strongly and decisively as it faced one of the most difficult years in Philippine law enforcement history. The government was new, and endeavoring to cope with political and economic challenges. The Mindanao problem was resurfacing. Dissident terrorist with their coterie of political fronts were consolidating forces and poised to take advantage. The tentacles of "narco-politics" were attempting to make a beachhead in our democracy. And kidnappings in the Southern Philippines continue to affect investor confidence. Press Release dated 20 January 2002>>> RIZAL DAY BOMBING SUSPECT, 3 OTHERS CAPTURED - A principal suspect in the bloody December 30, 2000 bombings in Metro Manila is now in police custody. Press Release dated 19 January 2002>>> 1,000 Kgs OF EXPLOSIVES, 17 FAs SEIZED - Government operatives today arrested three suspected terrorist and seized 1,000 kilograms of explosive and 17 M-16 rifles during a raid of a suspect terrorist lair in General Santos City. Press Release dated 17 January 2002>>> PNP CENSURES NGO FOR MISREPRESENTATION - PNP lawyers have asked the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to issue a "cease and desist" order against a self-styled Non-governmental Organization for misrepresenting the Philippine National Police. Press Release dated 17 January 2002>>> MENDOZA MOVES TO EASE TENSION IN JOLO - PNP Chief, Director General LEANDRO R MENDOZA has ordered the pull-out of the 400 - strong PNP Special Mobile Group (SMG) from Jolo, Sulu. Press Release dated 16 January 2002>>> STANDARDIZED SALARIES FOR COPS - PNP Chief, Director General Leandro R Mendoza today announced that the police personnel will finally receive standardized salaries by the middle of this year. Press Release dated 08 January 2002>>> 11 ARRESTED FOR FIRING GUNS - Summary Dismissal Proceedings (SDP) are underway against four PNP personnel who violate the specific directive on indiscriminate firing of guns. Press Release dated 03 January 2002>>>
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