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JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | ARCHIVES : 2000 : 2001 : 2002 : 2003 : 2005 : 2006 : 2007 : 2008 9 OUT OF 10 CRIME CASES SOLVED IN 2004; CRIME RATE AMONG LOWEST RECORDED IN YEARS - The Philippine National Police today said the efficiency of police in solving crime remains above par based on national standards. PNP Spokesman, Senior Superintendent Leopoldo N Bataoil maintained that the PNP's Crime Solution Efficiency rating of 90.4% in 2004 remains within the ideal mark. Press Release dated 31 December 2004>>> PNP: CRIME VOLUME DOWN BY 10% IN 2004 - The Philippine National Police has reported a 10% drop in crime volume in the first ten months of this year. Official PNP statistics indicate that from January to end-October, total crime volume stood at 64,165 incidents, or a decrease of 9.83% compared with 71,162 incidents posted for the same period in 2003. Press Release dated 19 December 2004>>> CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S MESSAGE OF THE CHIEF PNP - On behalf of my wife Mawie and our family, I would like to wish all the officers, men and women of the Philippine National Police the best of the Yuletide season. Press Release dated 19 December 2004>>> NCRPO "GOOD TO GO" FOR FPJ FUNERAL - The National Capital Region Police Office under PDIR AVELINO RAZON has made preparations for the funeral rites of the late Fernando Poe Jr. In the plan, the NCRPO shall provide area and site security, traffic management, parking plan, route security and crowd control. Press Release dated 18 December 2004>>> SUSPENSION OF OFFENSIVE POLICE OPERATIONS - The Philippine National Police welcomes the Malacañang declaration of a 20-day unilateral ceasefire with the local communist movement. Press Release dated 16 December 2004>>> PNP OBSERVES TRAFFIC HOLIDAY - In order to ensure stable prices and a steady supply of consumer goods this Christmas season, the PNP, together with the MMDA and LTO, shall enforce a “Traffic Holiday” wherein Traffic Law Enforcers nationwide are directed to refrain from accosting delivery trucks transporting consumer products. Press Release dated 16 December 2004>>> 3 BANK ROBBERS KILLED, 12 ARRESTED - President Arroyo today commended the Philippine National Police for the successful neutralization of a group of heavily-armed bank robbers in Valenzuela City. Press Release dated 14 December 2004>>> PNP LADIES' CLUB RELIEF CARAVAN LANDS IN QUEZON WITH 2, 000 BAGS OF RELIEF SUPPLIES - The PNP Officers' Ladies Club (OLC) today donated 2,000 bags of relief supplies to displaced residents of Real, Infanta, and General Nakar in Quezon. Press Release dated 13 December 2004>>> AGLIPAY RALLIES HIS MEN, SAYS PNP REFORM WELL UNDERWAY - Reacting to an international anti-corruption watchdog group's findings that the police force is perceived by the public as the ‘most corrupt' institution in the country, PNP Chief, Director General Edgar B. Aglipay said today that reforms already in place under his watch would sufficiently address the problem of corruption in due time. Press Release dated 11 December 2004>>> PNP: TRANSPARENT MEASURES ARE IN PLACE TO STEM CORRUPTION - “The so-called culture of corruption in the police force is already a thing of the past.” Thus said PNP Spokesman, Senior Superintendent Leopoldo N Bataoil in reaction to published reports that the police is the most corrupt among national institutions. Press Release dated 10 December 2004>>> POLICE PMAyers EXPRESS SUPPORT TO AGLIPAY - Police officers who graduated from the Philippine Military Academy expressed unwavering support to the leadership of PNP Chief, Director General Edgar B Aglipay. Press Release dated 10 December 2004>>> PNP CANCELS XMAS PARTY; OFFERS DAY OF PRAYER FOR TYPHOON VICTIMS - The First Couple will lead a simultaneous “Day of Prayer” in all PNP camps and offices in the country on December 20, 2004 in memory of the victims of the tragic environmental disaster in eastern Luzon. Press Release dated 09 December 2004>>> 1.6 - M BOARDFEET OF TIMBER SEIZED BY POLICE THIS YEAR - The Philippine National Police confiscated some 1.6-million boardfeet of illegally-cut timber products and arrested 917 persons for illegal-logging during the last 11 months of this year. Press Release dated 07 December 2004>>> PNP UNITS MOBILIZED FOR OPLAN SAKLOLO; HOARDERS, PROFITEERS WARNED - The Philippine National Police has activated Oplan Saklolo in provinces afftected by typhoon “Winnie” even as the country braces for typhoon “Yoyong” that is expected to hit Luzon and the Visayas today. Press Release dated 01 December 2004>>>  POLICE LAUNCH CRACKDOWN ON UNAUTHORIZED PNP CHAPLAIN IDs - The Philippine National Police ordered all PNP Regional Offices and National Support Units to confiscate unauthorized identification cards purportedly issued by the PNP Chaplain Service. Press Release dated 29 November 2004>>> ARREST OF INDIAN NATIONAL FOR VIOLATION OF RA 9165 - An anti-drug operation was conducted along Aurora Boulevard corner Annapolis St., Cubao, Quezon City on November 25, 2004 at about 6:30 PM by elements of the Station Anti-Illegal Drugs (SAID) Unit of Central Police District Police Station 8 resulting in the arrest of MOHINDER SINGH, 52 years old, married, Indian national, jobless, and residing at No.52 Annapolis St., Cubao, Quezon City for possession and control of 1,799 pieces of suspected Mogadon tablets. Press Release dated 26 November 2004>>> PACER UNCOVERS MURDER JOB BEHIND ABDUCTION OF 2 WOMEN - The Police Anti-Crime and Emergency Response (PACER) in coordination with the Valenzuela Police Station have gathered significant leads in the investigation of the abduction and killing of two women in Cabanatuan City. In his report to PNP Chief, Director General Edgar B Aglipay, PACER Chief, Senior Superintendent Alan M Purisima said the abduction of victims Uldarica Prado and Myrna Navales was a murder job. Press Release dated 25 November 2004>>> AGLIPAY ACTED DECISELY ON LUISITA CASE - Now that the screaming headlines on the violence that took place at Hacienda Luisita last week have given way to dispassionate and sober ones, perhaps it is time to find out what really happened, if only to dispel the myth that the police and the military mercilessly attacked the striking workers without any provocation whatsoever. Press Release dated 25 November 2004>>> AGLIPAY READY TO FACE ACCUSER - Now that the screaming headlines on the violence that took place at Hacienda Luisita last week have given way to dispassionate and sober ones, perhaps it is time to find out what really happened, if only to dispel the myth that the police and the military mercilessly attacked the striking workers without any provocation whatsoever. Press Release dated 24 November 2004>>> TASK FORCE LUISITA - PNP Chief, Director General Edgar B Aglipay today created Task Force Luisita, an investigating team that will look into the violent confrontation between lawmen and striking sugar workers at the Central Azucarera de Tarlac in Tarlac City last Tuesday. Press Release dated 18 November 2004>>> ANOTHER PYRAMID SUSPECT FALLS - Police operatives arrested another suspected operator of a pyramiding scheme that allegedly victimized several investors of millions of pesos. Press Release dated 18 November 2004>>> 829 MORE COPS TO METRO MANILA STREETS - The PNP National Headquarters has downloaded additional 829 police personnel to the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) for police visibility patrols in Metro Manila. PNP Chief, Director General Edgar B Aglipay has ordered all PNP Regional Offices to prepare their respective operational plans for an early implementation of a nationwide security plan during the entire Yuletide season. Press Release dated 16 November 2004>>> PNP ON TOP OF PEACE AND ORDER SITUATION - “Look at the bigger picture, not just crime statistics for one month.” This was the reaction of PNP Chief, Director General Edgar B Aglipay, to published reports of a “crime wave” that swept the country in September this year. Press Release dated 15 November 2004>>> LETTER TO THE EDITOR: PNP CHIEF DOING HIS BEST IN PERFORMING THE POLICE FORCE - Please allow us to react to Ramon Tulfo's “On Target” column entitled “Edgar Aglipay's weak leadership” which appeared on Saturday, November 13. We take strong exception to Mr. Tulfo's contention that Police Director General Edgar Aglipay has shown weak leadership in his first few months as Chief, PNP. Press Release dated 14 November 2004>>> PNP CALABARZON SPEARHEADS RESCUE OPERATIONS ON ILL-FATED TRAIN - PNP Officer-in-Charge, Deputy Director General Virtus V Gil has ordered the Police Regional Office in the CALABARZON Region to mobilize all available resources to rescue more possible survivors who are believed still trapped in the wreckage of a derailed train in Padre Burgos, Quezon. Press Release dated 12 November 2004>>> AGLIPAY OFF TO U.S. ON OFFICIAL MISSION - PNP Chief, Director General Edgar B. Aglipay will fly to the United States tonight on invitation of the US State Department. Aglipay has designated PNP Deputy Chief for Administration, Deputy Director General Virtus V Gil, as Officer-in-Charge during his travel abroad. Press Release dated 11 November 2004>>> NEW PROVINCIAL DIRECTORS ASSUME POSTS - PNP Chief, Director General Edgar B Aglipay today approved the designation of four senior PNP officers to various Police Provincial Offices in Central Luzon, Calabarzon, and Eastern Visayas. Press Release dated 09 November 2004>>> ELUSIVE KIDNAP GANG LEADER SLAIN IN SAMAR - Police intelligence operatives neutralized one of the country's Most Wanted Kidnap-for-Ransom suspects during an encounter in Western Samar early this morning. Press Release dated 07 November 2004>>> SALAAM POLICE CENTER RISES IN CAMP CRAME - PNP Chief, Director General Edgar B Aglipay today led the formal ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the PNP Salaam Police Center in Camp Crame. Press Release dated 04 November 2004>>> COPS FOIL HOLD-UP OF MONEYCHANGER SHOP; 3 SUSPECTS ARRESTED - PNP Chief, Director General Edgar B Aglipay today announced the arrest of three members of a notorious robbery/hold-up gang operating in Metro Manila. Arrested by combined elements of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) were: Dandy EMPESTAN y Bantolo, 41, of Valenzuela City; Allan COMPETENTE y Puerta, 29, of Novaliches, Quezon City; and Noel FERREROS y Concepcion, 32, OF San Jose, Bulacan. Press Release dated 02 November 2004>>>
10 FILIPINO COPS JOIN UN MISSION IN HAITI - The Philippine National Police will send ten Filipino policemen to join the United Nations Mission in Haiti. The ten PNP members, led by Superintendent Lester Camba will leave on Oct.29 (Friday) via a regular flight. Formal send-off ceremonies will be held in Camp Crame today. PNP Chief, Director General Edgar B Aglipay said the PNP is sending a contingent to the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) as a commitment of the Philippine government to the international community. Press Release dated 25 October 2004>>> AGLIPAY LEADS LIFESTYLE CHECK FOR POLICE OFFICIALS - Setting an example for other police officials to follow, PNP Chief, Director General Edgar B Aglipay today volunteered to be subjected to a “lifestyle check” by any competent government body. “I welcome any inspection of my personal lifestyle to find out if I am living beyond my means as a PNP general,” Aglipay told a radio interview this morning. Press Release dated 18 October 2004>>> STATEMENT OF P/DIR GEN EDGAR B AGLIPAY CHIEF, PHIL NATIONAL POLICE - The Philippine National Police condemns in the strongest possible terms the dastardly murder of Senior Superintendent Manolo Martinez this morning in Sta. Mesa, Manila. We mourn the loss of a very good police officer and I express the deepest condolences of the officers and men of the PNP to the family of the late Senior Superintendent Martinez. Press Release dated 18 October 2004>>> PNP - PIO TURN-IN 2-STAFF CARS FOR METRO MOBILE PATROL - The PNP Public Information Office under PNP Spokesman, Senior Superintendent Leopoldo N Bataoil, today turned-in its two issued staff cars to be used by the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) in its mobile patrol operations. Bataoil formally turned-over the two cars to the NCRPO during symbolic ceremonies in Camp Crame today, witnessed by members of the PNP Press Corps. Press Release dated 14 October 2004>>> 35 COPS FINISH REFORM SCHOLL OLONGAPO CITY - Thirty-five policemen have completed a re-training program on personnel leadership at the PNP Reformatory School at the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA). PNP Chief, Director General Edgar B Aglipay personally officiated the graduation ceremonies of the 35 policemen, all from the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO). Press Release dated 10 October 2004>>> PGMA OKs FUND FOR HOUSING OF ORPHANED KIN OF SLAIN COPS; VP DE CASTRO UNVEILS LOW-COST PNP HOUSING IN RIZAL - President Arroyo has approved the release of P3-million from the President's Social Fund to the Philippine National Police for housing assistance to families of 67 policemen who were killed “in line of duty.” The amount is in addition to the P6-million earlier released by Malacañang for the project, which costs some P12-million. Press Release dated 07 October 2004>>> POLICE TASK FORCES ACTIVATED IN VISAYAS AND WESTERN MINDANAO - The Philippine National Police has officially activated two police task forces in the Visayas and Mindanao to oversee the operations of Police Regional Offices in these areas. PNP Chief, Deputy Director General, thru Letter of Instructions 28/04, activated Task Force Western Mindanao and Task Force Visayas. Press Release dated 03 October 2004>>> PNP ASSUMES TOUGHER STANCE VS ILLEGAL NUMBER GAMES - Deputy Director General Edgar B Aglipay today announced that the Philippine National Police has made significant headway in the campaign against all forms of illegal gambling in the country. Press Release dated 01 October 2004>>>
AGLIPAY ORDERS TIGHTENED SECURITY IN CENTRAL LUZON SCHOOLS - PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Edgar B Aglipay today directed police authorities in Central Luzon to intensify police security coverage in the vicinity of schools in the entire region. Press Release dated 28 September 2004>>> SAF DEPLOYED TO RESTORE PEACE IN ABRA - Bangued, Abra – Task Force Abra has establisjed its presence in this land-locked province in the Cordillera with the primary mission to dismantle Partisan Armed Groups (PAGs) mostly employed by local politicians. Press Release dated 27 September 2004>>> UNITY FOR PNP REFORM - Police officials today urged all concerned sectors to unite behind the new PNP leadership's program of reform. Press Release dated 14 September 2004>>> 30 POLICE OFFICIAL ASSUME NEW POSTS - President Arroyo has approved the latest round of reorganization in the Philippine National Police initially designating 30 police officials to new posts. Press Release dated 10 September 2004>>> AGLIPAY PLACES PNP ON FULL ALERT - PNP Chief, Director General Edgar B Aglipay today placed the entire 114,000-strong National Police on “full alert” status and maximum operational readiness to respond to any contingency. Press Release dated 09 September 2004>>> COP'S DONATION TO TREASURY IS VOLUNTARY - The Philippine National Police high-command today clarified that the call for policemen to donate one-day's salary to the national treasury is strictly voluntary. Press Release dated 06 September 2004>>> TAKE OATH AS NEW POLICE COMMISSIONED OFFICERS - Two-hundred and forty-nine (249) new members of the PNP Officer Corps were sworn into office today by PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Edgar B Aglipay. Press Release dated 06 September 2004>>>
WESTERN VISAYAS POLICE CAPTURE 2 MOST WANTED MEN -Operatives from the Police Regional Office-6 in Western Visayas captured two Most Wanted personalities, both carrying government reward for their arrest. Press Release dated 24 August 2004>>> RAZON ASSUMES COMMAND OF METRO MANILA POLICE OFFICE - Police Director Avelino I Razon Jr. formally assumes command as Regional Director of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) tomorrow replacing Police Director Ricardo F De Leon. De Leon has been designated as Executive Director of the Philippine Center on Transnational Crime (PCTC) under the Office of the President. De Leon will relinquish command of the NCRPO during simple change of command ceremonies at the NCRPO headquarters in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig tomorrow. Press Release dated 23 August 2004>>> AGLIPAY ASSUMES COMMAND AS 11TH PNP CHIEF - President Arroyo will formally install Deputy Director General Edgar B Aglipay as the 11th Chief of the Philippine National Police during simple change of command ceremonies in Camp Crame today. Press Release dated 23 August 2004>>> PNP FILES ADMINISTRATIVE CASE VS 3 PNP OFFICERS - The Philippine National Police is completing its investigation for the filing of appropriate administrative charges against a Police Superintendent, a Police Chief Inspector, and a Police Senior Inspector for alleged involvement in separate acts of “conduct unbecoming of a police officer.” If found guilty, these officers face the maximum administrative penalty of dismissal from the service, without prejudice to the filing of appropriate criminal charges against them in court. Press Release dated 18 August 2004>>> 266 WANTED PERSONS NEUTRALIZED IN 2 WEEKS - The Philippine National Police arrested 261 wanted persons during the first two weeks of August. Four other wanted persons were killed, while another surrendered during the period. Police anti-drug operations during the last two weeks yielded P11.6-million worth of illegal drugs such as Shabu, Cocaine, and Marijuana plants. The PNP also recovered 108 different types of firearms and arrested 78 violators for illegal gun possession. Press Release dated 17 August 2004>>> PNP ASSURES PRIORITY ACTION FOR CASES OF SLAIN JOURNALISTS - The Philippine National Police today assured members of media that all efforts are being done to find and arrest perpetrators of killings involving members of the working media. PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. has earlier created Task Force Newsman, spearheaded by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) to handle all unsolved cases of slain journalists. Press Release dated 16 August 2004>>> EBDANE IN THAILAND FOR ASEAN POLICE CHIEF'S CONFERENCE - PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr, will represent the Philippines in the 24th ASEAN Chiefs of Police (ASEANAPOL) Conference in Thailand. Ebdane and the PNP delegation will fly to Chiang Mai , Thailand tomorrow for the 4-day conference. Press Release dated 15 August 2004>>> SUSPENSION FOR COPS CHARGED IN COURT - Police personnel charged in court for grave felonies will be automatically suspended upon arraignment. The Supreme Court of the Philippines has issued Administrative Circular No. 29-2004 specifying the effectivity of the 90-day suspension provided under Republic Act 6975 as amended by Republic Act 8551. Press Release dated 14 August 2004>>> PNP CLARIFIES POLICY ON CARRYING OF GUNS BY JOURNALISTS - The Philippine National Police today clarified that journalists are not automatically exempted from the prohibition on carrying of guns outside of residence. PNP Spokesman, Chief Superintendent Joel R Goltiao, maintained that possession of unlicensed firearms and carrying of firearms outside of residence is illegal under existing laws. Press Release dated 13 August 2004>>> NAPOLCOM, CSC TEAM-UP TO ADDRESS COPS' CONCERNS - The National Police Commission and the Civil Service Commission have assured the Philippine National Police of “win-win” solutions to resolve some administrative issues concerning police personnel. Press Release dated 07 August 2004>>> SEARCH FOR CARDEÑO CONTINUES - The Philippine National Police today clarified that efforts are continuing to locate and arrest ex-Superintendent Rafael Cardeño and Santiago Camacho, both indicted in the 2001 slaying of Baron Cervantes, the self-styled spokesman of the Young Officers' Union. Press Release dated 04 August 2004>>> MEDAL FOR HERO COP - PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. today awarded the Medalya ng Kagalingan (PNP Medal of Merit) to the Mandaluyong City policeman who bravely fought three hold-uppers aboard a bus along EDSA over the weekend. Press Release dated 03 August 2004>>>
155 COPS COMPLETE COMMANDO TRAINING - Some 155 police personnel, 62 of them policewomen, today successfully completed the Commando Course of the elite PNP Special Action Force. The Special Action Force is the mobile strike unit of the PNP specialized in both urban and jungle warfare, and counter-terrorist operations. PNP Chief, Director General Hermognes E Ebdane Jr., himself a former commander of the elite Special Action Force, officiated the graduatiuon ceremonies today of SAF Commando Course Classes 25-2003 and 29-2004 in Camp Crame. Press Release dated 28 July 2004>>> 10 MORE FILIPINO COPS JOIN UN MISSION IN KOSOVO - The Philippine National Police today sent-off ten more Filipino policemen to join the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). The ten PNP members, led by Chief Inspector Remigio Gregorio will fly via commercial flight from the NAIA at 6:40 PM today. They will join 80 other Filipino policemen who are currently serving as Civilian Police personnel under the multi-national UNMIK peace-keeping efforts. Press Release dated 22 July 2004>>> PNP HOSTS 1ST ASEAN POLICE SHOOTFEST - Police shooting teams from eight countries in Southeast Asia will compete in the 1st ASEANAPOL Shootfest at the Armscor Ranges in Marikina City . The two-day competition formally starts today with PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr., and Marikina City Mayor Marides Fernando as guests in the opening ceremony. Press Release dated 16 July 2004>>> POLICE, BANKING SECTOR FORGE PARTNERSHIP VS ROBBERY - The Philippine National Police and leaders of the country's banking industry today signed a Memorandum of Agreement to reinforce all government and private sector efforts against bank robbery. The MOA signed today in Camp Crame among 10 government agencies and private entities in the banking industry seeks to add more teeth to the efforts of the Joint Anti-Bank Robbery Action Committee (JABRAC) in preventing bank and armored car robberies. Press Release dated 05 July 2004>>> PNP SUPPORTS PRESIDENT GLORIA'S 10-POINT SOCIO-ECONOMIC AGENDA - Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. today rallied the 114,000-strong Philippine National Police in full support of the 10-point socio-economic reform agenda of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. “Now that a new president has been elected and sworn into Office, it is time for everyone to do his individual share and put these into collective action so the country can continue to move on,” Ebdane said. Press Release dated 01 July 2004>>>
MANHUNT ON FOR GUNMEN IN CEBU SHOOTING - PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. today ordered a regionwide manhunt operation for suspects in the shooting of Cebu radio commentator Cirse Torralba. Sketchy reports reaching Camp Crame disclosed that Torralba was shot by a lone gunman at 2:45 PM today along Don Avila St. near the Sacred Heart School for Girls in Cebu City. Press Release dated 08 June 2004>>> HOARDERS AND PROFITEERS WARNED - PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. today directed police commanders in areas affected by tropical depression “Frank” to closely monitor the supply and prices of basic commodities in the local market. At the same time, Ebdane directed the police commanders to take immediate action against hoarders and profiteers who may take advantage of the situation. Press Release dated 07 June 2004>>> PNP ON NATIONWIDE ALERT FOR SCHOOL OPENING - PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. has placed the entire 115,000-strong police force on nationwide "heightened alert" to provide security for the opening of classes starting next week. Millions of students around the country are expected to troop to school for the simultaneous opening of classes in both public and private institutions. Press Release dated 05 June 2004>>>
CRIME RATE DOWN DURING ELECTION PERIOD - Mobile checkpoints, patrol, and police visibility operations in crime-prone areas of the country proved effective in lowering the incidence of crime. This was among the post-election assessments of the PNP following the May 10 synchronized national and local polls. Press Release dated 27 May 2004>>> PNP ASSURES NO DISRUPTION OF CANVASSING - PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. today assured that the national canvassing of election returns will not be disrupted by any ass activity or protest action. Ebdane made this assurance today even as he ordered the National Capital Region Police Office to strictly implement security measures to ensure security around the Batasan Complex and at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). Press Release dated 25 May 2004>>> GERMAN AND COHORTS SUSPECTS IN BORACAY SLAY - ILOILO CITY —Police have established a link between a German national and four other suspects in the killing of three foreigners and a Filipina in Bocaray Island two weeks ago. In his report to PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr., Chief Superintendent George Aliño, PRO-6 Director for Western Visayas disclosed a major breakthrough in the investigation of the recent multiple murder case in the famous island resort. Press Release dated 19 May 2004>>> POLICE ARREST ARMED MEN IN ANTIPOLO - Police arrested 15 armed men at a checkpoint in Antipolo City during election day. Reports reaching the PNP Central Operations Center in Camp Crame from Rizal PNP Director, Senior Superintendent Leocadio Santiago Jr., disclosed that the arrested persons were in a convoy of three vehicles intercepted at 4:30PM at the corner of Olalia Drive and Sumulong Highway by elements of the 418th Provincial Mobile Group. Press Release dated 11 May 2004>>> NO HAND IN POLL CHEATING - PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. has brushed off unfounded allegations that the National Police is part of grand design to manipulate election results. “These allegations are downright preposterous. The PNP cannot possibly be part of any election fraud. In the first place, we are not even involved in the counting and canvassing of election returns,” Ebdane said. Press Release dated 08 May 2004>>> ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR POLL SECURITY - The Philippine National Police is all set to implement rigid security measures as a deputized agency of the Commission on Elections to ensure an honest, orderly, peaceful, and credible polls on May 10. This was the final assessment of PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. barely five days before the 2004 synchronized national and local elections. Press Release dated 05 May 2004>>>
DILG OFFERS REWARD FOR SUSPECT IN CALAMBA GUNSLAY - A reward of P500,000.00 has been offered by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for any information leading to the arrest of suspected killer Jose Ma. Sarmiento PANLILIO alias Bong, son of the owners of a prominent Makati-based jewelry store. Press Release dated 24 April 2004>>> PNP WELCOMES AUSTRALIAN COUNTER-TERROR ASSISTANCE - The Philippine National Police welcomes the technical assistance of the Australian Federal Police on counter-terrorism concerns in the country. PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. expressed confidence that the assistance will improve the capability of local police agencies to initiate counter-terrorism measures, and operational preparedness to cope with terrorism incidents. Press Release dated 21 April 2004>>> NO RISE IN CRIME - The Philippine National Police today allayed apprehensions of a rise in criminality during recent months. PNP Spokesman, Chief Superintendent Joel R Goltiao clarified that there was, in fact, a slight decrease in crime incidents during the first quarter of year 2004 as compared to the same period in previous years. Press Release dated 21 April 2004>>> JANJALANI IS NEXT - The Philippine National Police is now aiming its guns on Khadaffy Janjalani to deliver the final blow against the notorious terrorist group Abu Sayyaf in the Southern Philippines. President Arroyo earlier raised to P10-million the reward for any information that will lead to the capture of the cashiered bandit leader. PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. has mobilized all intelligence units in Mindanao to exert more effort to capture Janjalani, now believed to be on the run the hinterland towns of Central Mindanao. Press Release dated 14 April 2004>>> PNP ALL-SET FOR POLL DUTY - The Philippine National Police is finalizing preparations to assume elections duties in all polling places in the country during the forthcoming May 10 synchronized elections. PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. is presiding over a two-day Command Conference today among the country's top police officials at the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) to fine tune all PNP security preparations for the national and local polls. Press Release dated 13 April 2004>>> PNP ON HOLY WEEK, SUMMER ALERT - PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. has placed the 120,000-strong PNP on “heightened alert” to undertake a nationwide security and public safety plan to ensure an uneventful observance of the Holy Week and the rest of the summer vacation season. Press Release dated 03 April 2004>>>
POLICE CAPTURE SOBERO'S EXECUTIONER, 3 OTHER ABU SAYAFF MEMBERS - Police intelligence agents captured the alleged Abu Sayyaf executioner who beheaded American Guillermo Sobero in Basilan. Three other Abu Sayyaf members were arrested in series of operations in Makati and Quezon City. In his report to PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr., Chief Superintendent Ismael Rafanan, PNP Intelligence Group Director said all four arrested Abu Sayyaf members were the subjects of Warrants of Arrest for their alleged participation in the kidnapping of several Filipinos and foreigners in Sipadan , Malaysia and Dos Palmas Resort in Palawan. Press Release dated 30 March 2004>>> PULISYA AT PAMAYANAN: KAPIT BISIG SA MATATAG NA REPUBLIKA 1st National Conference of the Councils of Community Elders - President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is guest of honor and keynote speaker in the 1st National Conference of the Councils of Community Elders at the Manila Hotel tomorrow (Wed, March 31). The Chief Executive will address some 750 delegates from different regions of the country, representing the Council of Community Elders organized at the municipal, city, provincial and regional levels. Press Release dated 30 March 2004>>> FILIPINO COPS SAFE IN KOSOVO - The Philippine National Police today announced that all 55 Filipino policemen deployed as United Nations peace-keepers in Kosovo are safe. PNP Spokesman, Chief Superintendent Joel R Goltiao said all 55 PNP personnel are accounted for and that no one among them have been hurt in the recent rash of violence in Kosovo. Press Release dated 26 March 2004>>> 21 NEW POLICE GENERALS TAKE OATH - PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. today formally installed 21 new Police Chief Superintendents (Brigadier General) in the Philippine National Police. Ebdane administered the Oath of Office on the newly-promoted police generals during simple ceremonies in Camp Crame. Press Release dated 25 March 2004>>> No Plate, No Travel: PNP CHECKS CARS ENTERING CAMP - Cars entering the PNP National Headquarters will be subjected to spot checks by Base Police personnel. Over the weekend in Camp Crame , 23 motor vehicles entering the facility were stopped for inspection for having delinquent registration and violation of traffic rules. Press Release dated 24 March 2004>>> First 100 Days of Election Period: PNP INTENSIFIES SECURITY MEASURES - The Philippine National Police confiscated a total of 959 firearms , and 240 deadly weapons and explosives during the first 100 days of the nationwide prohibition of the carrying of guns during the election period for the May 10 synchronized polls. Press Release dated 24 March 2004>>> Gotcha! 1ST CHIEF PNP PAINTBALL MEDIA CUP - PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. will host the 1st Chief PNP Paintball Media Cup on March 28, 2004 at the XPP Paintball Park in Araneta Center , Cubao, Quezon City. Members of the PNP Press Corps and other media personalities from the Metro Manila tri-media organizations have signed-up for the team events in the paintball challenge. Press Release dated 19 March 2004>>> Final Report on Feb 25 Camp Crame Fire FIRE ACCIDENTAL: NO INCENDIARY MATERIAL FOUND - Investigative results of the fire that gutted the old Logistics Support Service Building , ruled out arson or any deliberate or malicious intent as the cause of fire. In the absence of flammable substances or incendiary material among the ashes and debris, the cause of fire was ruled as accidental, coming from the sparks from the energized electrical wiring on the ceiling of the 2nd floor. Press Release dated 16 March 2004>>> GUNBAN ARRESTS REACH 1, 000 MARK - The Philippine National Police have arrested a total of 1,043 violators of the Comelec-imposed gunban in connection with the coming May 10 synchronized polls. The prohibition on the carrying of guns and unauthorized security personnel has been in effect since December 15, 2003 and will remain enforced until June 9, 2004. PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. instructed all PNP Regional Directors to vigorously implement the prohibition on the carrying of firearms during the election period thru more regular checkpoint and patrol operations. Press Release dated 13 March 2004>>> 18th INTERPOL ASIAN REGIONAL CONFERENCE - The Philippine National Police will host the 18th INTERPOL Asian Regional Conference on March 16-17, 2004 at the EDSA Shangri-la Hotel. The Opening Ceremony will be held on Tuesday (March 16) at 9:00 am with Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to deliver the opening address. The Interpol's Secretary General, Ronald K. Noble, will deliver the keynote speech. Press Release dated 12 March 2004>>> POLICE BUST GUN-FOR-HIRE GANG IN BULACAN - Central Luzon police operatives arrested two suspected members of a notorious gun-for-hire syndicate believed responsible in the killing last year of a barangay leader in Bulacan. In his report to PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr., Chief Superintendent Videl E Querol, PNP Regional Office-3 Director for Central Luzon said manhunt operations are underway for another suspect who eluded arrest. Press Release dated 11 March 2004>>> ABU SAYAFF LEADER CAPTURED IN BASILAN - Police intelligence agents arrested a ranking Abu Sayaff bandit in Basilan Wednesday. Reports reaching PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. from Chief Superintendent Arturo C Lomibao, Director of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) identified the arrested bandit leader as Abdullah MASBUD aka Jimmy, Hadji Abdul. Press Release dated 11 March 2004>>> PURSUIT OPERATIONS PRESSED FOR FLEEING NPA - Police and military troops continued to comb hinterland barangays in San Felipe, Zambales in search of remnants of a local terrorist group that figured in an encounter with government forces yesterday. Eight communist New People's Army terrorists were killed including the alleged leader of the 15-man group identified only as a certain Ka Domeng in a fierce encounter with troops from the PNP Special Action Force and the Philippine Army's 24th Infantry Battalion in Sitio Caarosipan, Barangay Apostol, San Felipe town. Press Release dated 10 March 2005>>> POLICE ARREST SUSPECTS IN MAYOR'S SLAY - Two suspects, among them an active duty rookie policeman, were arrested in Cebu for alleged involvement in the March 4 killing of Hindang, Leyte Mayor Roy Jumao-as and son Jake. In his report to PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr., Director Rolando Garcia, PRO-7 Regional Director for Central Visayas identified the suspects as PO1 Roque BISNAR and Neddy POLISTICO. Press Release dated 08 March 2004>>> POLICE SEIZE WEAPONS CACHE IN NUEVA ECIJA - Police and military intelligence operatives seized a sizable amount of weapons and explosives from a suspected gunrunner in Nueva Ecija at midnight last night. Reports reaching PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. in Camp Crame from PNP Regional Office-3 Director, Chief Superintendent Vidal E Querol identified the suspect as Mario BARRIENTOS y Bondoc alias Kato, 43 years old, a mechanic residing in Barangay Pula, Talavera, Nueva Ecija. Press Release dated 05 March 2004>>>
PNP ASSURES SECURITY OF PUBLIC DURING TRANSPORT STRIKE - PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. today ordered all PNP Regional Directors and Directors of National Support Units to ensure order and security in all areas that will be affected by the projected mass action by transport groups tomorrow. Press Release dated 29 February 2004>>> NATIONAL ANTI-KIDNAPPING TASK FORCE (NAKTF) - BACKGROUND INFO. ON ALASTAIR JOSEPH ONGLINGSWAN - • American national ALASTAIR JOSEPH ONGLINGSWAN was rescued by NAKTF elements at about 8:50 AM on February 11, 2004 at Camella Sorento Homes Subdivision, Brgy Panapaan IV, Bacoor, Cavite. Press Release dated 28 February 2004>>> BE THOROUGH IN CRIME PROBES, EBDANE TELLS PNP INVESTIGATORS - PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. has instructed all investigative units of the Philippine National Police to exert extra effort and exhaust all possible angels in their investigation of any crime to fully establish either the involvement or the innocence of suspects. Press Release dated 28 February 2004>>> NO FOUL PLAY, ARSON OF SABOTAGE IN CRAME BLAZE - The investigating committee tasked to look into yesterday's fire at the old Logistics Support Service (LSS) building in Camp Crame found no evidence of foul play, arson or sabotage. PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. placed the initial damage estimate at P14.3-million, mostly supplies that were ready for issuance including small arms ammunition, investigative equipment, and some office equipment that were water damaged. Press Release dated 26 February 2004>>> OLD BUILDING RAZED BY FIRE IN CAMP CRAME - An hour and half long fire razed an old building and partially gutted a supply storage of the Logistics Support Service (LSS) at the PNP National Headquarters in Camp Crame. PNP officials have ruled out arson or sabotage as evidence point to a faulty electrical circuit as a cause of the blaze. Damage estimates were not immediately available as authorities are still conducting a thorough inventory of the actual damages to the facility, equipment and supplies. Press Release dated 25 February 2004>>> EBDANE CAUTION NPA "DONORS" - The Philippine National Police cautioned prospective "donors" of the communist New People's Army from violating existing laws that penalize acts of providing direct support to moves that aim to topple government. PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. said candidates willfully contributing to the campaign taxation scheme of the NPA might be held liable for disloyalty or as co-conspirator to rebellion. Press Release dated 20 February 2004>>> POLICE ARREST HIGHWAY ROBBERS - Operatives of the PNP Traffic Management Group yesterday arrested 19 suspected members of a notorious syndicate engaged in the highway robbery of commodities and commercial cargo. In his report to PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr., TMG Director, Chief Superintendent Danilo P Mangila said the arrested suspects were members of the notorious Dacoycoy Gang operating in Port Area, Manila. Press Release dated 19 February 2004>>> PNP CONDEMNS NPA ATROCITY IN MASBATE - The Philippine National Police today expressed strong condemnation of the latest act of violence by the communist New People's Army in Masbate that left eight policemen dead. "We condemn in the strongest possible terms this show of insincerity by the CPP-NPA toward the government's peace initiatives," PNP Spokesman, Senior Superintendent Joel Goltiao said. Press Release dated 17 February 2004>>> POLICE SEIZE GUNS & BOMBS IN NUEVA ECIJA - A mayoral candidate and two of his followers were arrested yesterday in Nueva Ecija for possession of high-powered weapons and explosives. Antonio ROMERO y Movida, a resident of Poblacion Sta Rosa, Nueva Ecija is also a prime suspect in several bombing incidents in the town, including yesterday's bombing at the house of the incumbent mayor of Sta Rosa. Press Release dated 12 February 2004>>> CIDG NEUTRALIZES "BICOL CONNECTION GROUP"; ARREST SEVEN (7) HIJACKERS - Seven members of the "Bicol Connection Group", a hijacking/robbery hold-up gang perpetrating on Laguna area, were arrested 9 February 04 by elements of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group. P/CSupt Arturo C Lomibao, CIDG Director, identified the arrested malefactors as: Felino Pelota y Ana, 35 yrs old and residing at Brgy. Parian, Calamba City ; Jose Ardidon y Flores, 33 yrs old and a resident of No. 217 Brgy. Paciano, Rizal, Calamba City; Roger Alomar y ñonevo, 30 yrs old and a resident of Springdale Subd., Los Banos, Laguna. Press Release dated 11 February 2004>>> POLICE CAVALIERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (PCAI) - The Police Cavaliers Association, Inc. (PCAI) would like to clarify some issues raised in the news item published in the February 9, 2004 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer entitled, "PNP Gripe Session with Ebdane Gets Political." The PCAI categorically denies the report that during its Annual General Assembly conducted last January 23, 2004 in Camp Crame , there are political agenda discussed. There was neither scolding nor dressing down of members who stood up and raised issues and concerns relating to the Association and the PNP as an institution. Press Release dated 10 February 2004>>> CIDG BAGS A LONG WANTED MURDER CONVICT - he long arm of the law finally caught up a murder convict who was hiding for twenty three(23) years in different places and using different names and aliases, CIDG Director, PCSupt Arturo C Lomibao, said. DSOD-CIDG operatives led by PCINSP Hilario Rodolfo M Jover Jr arrested FIDEL RANA y Reveche alias Oyet, 41 years old and a native of Sta Cruz, Laguna at about 8:30 P.M. on January 31, 2004 at his hiding place in St. Teresa Village , Project 8, Quezon City by virtue of warrant of arrest in Criminal Case No. SC-2697 for Service of Sentence (Double Murder with Multiple Frustrated Murder). Press Release dated 09 February 2004>>> NO.1 MOST WANTED KIDNAPPER AND OTHER SUSPECTS IN THE DOMINGA CHU KIDNAPPING CASE TO BE PRESENTED TO PGMA TODAY - KFR Suspect RONNNIE TAN, listed No. 12 in the list of Most Wanted Kidnappers of NAKTAF with a P500,000.00 reward on his head will be presented to President Arroyo at 8:30a.m. today at the PSG compound in Malacanang together with four (4) other suspects in the Dominga Chu kidnapping. Press Release dated 09 February 2004>>> PNP HONORS HERO OF SIOCON - A Special Action Force (SAF) trooper who gallantly defended the town of Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte against some 150 Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) attackers will finally receive due recognition for the heroic feat. Police Officer 1 Jamaron S Sandag has been hailed as the hero of Siocon by no less than the Municipal Mayor, the Honorable Ceasar C Soriano and the Municipal Council. Press Release dated 05 February 2004>>> 8 FULL-PLEDGED POLICE COLONELS TAKE OATH - PNP Chief, Director General Hermogenes E Ebdane Jr. has instructed all investigative units of the Philippine National Police to exert extra effort and exhaust all possible angels in their investigation of any crime to fully establish either the involvement or the innocence of suspects. Press Release dated 02 February 2004>>> EID'LA ADHA CELEBRATION 2004 - The annual celebration of Eid'l Adha was held today at PNP Multi Purpose Hall, Camp Crame, Quezon City wherein said affair was attended by no less than PDG HERMOGENES E EBDANE JR, Chief PNP together with PDDG EDGAR B AGLIPAY, Deputy Chief for Administration, PDDG VIRTUS V GIL, Deputy Chief for Operation and PSSUPT LEOPOLDO N BATAOIL, Director, Police Community Relations Group. Press Release dated 01 February 2004>>> |