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JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | ARCHIVES : 2000 : 2001 : 2002 : 2003 : 2004 : 2006 : 2007 : 2008 PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL ARTURO C LOMIBAO - The year 2005 was a banner year for the Philippine National Police. Press Release dated 28 December 2005>>> PNP ACTIVATES ANTI-HIJACKING TASK FORCE - The Philippine National Police has activated a Special Task Force that will conduct intensified police operations against hijacking syndicates engaged in highway robbery of commercial cargo. Press Release dated 27 December 2005>>> POLICE CAPTURE ACCUSED IN MARK CHUA SLAY CASE - After more than four years in hiding, an accused in the 2001 murder of University of Santo Tomas student Mark Welson Chua was arrested by police intelligence operatives in Cavite. Press Release dated 14 December 2005>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL ARTURO C LOMIBAO - On behalf of Chain of Command, I would like to reaffirm the unwavering commitment of all the officers and rank and file of the Philippine National Police to the Constitution, the Rule of Law, and to the duly constituted authorities under President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Press Release dated 13 December 2005>>> PNP HONORS POLICE ATHLETES IN 23RD SEA GAMES - Nine police athletes including two Gold Medalists in the just concluded 23rd Southeast Asian Games were honored today at the PNP National Headquarters in Camp Crame. Press Release dated 12 December 2005>>> NPA HAND SEEN IN METRO SHOOTING, BLASTS - The communist New People’s Army had a hand in the drive-by shooting at the Makati City office of Atty. Mike Arroyo and the three incidents of explosion in Metro Manila last Wednesday, the PNP today said. Press Release dated 09 December 2005>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL ARTURO C LOMIBAO - The Philippine National Police will implement tighter security measures to prevent carjacking incident during the Yuletide Season. Press Release dated 06 December 2005>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL ARTURO C LOMIBAO - I am here to extend my personal condolences to the bereaved family of Bantay Radyo senior staff reporter George Benaojan, and to assess for myself the progress of the ongoing investigation of this case. Press Release dated 02 December 2005>>> POLICE LAUNCH MANHUNT FOR GUNMEN OF LAGUNA JOURNALIST - The Philippine National Police today launched a regionwide manhunt for two suspects believed to be behind the November 20 murder of Laguna journalist Robert Ramos. Press Release dated 01 December 2005>>>
PNP CONFIDENT OF SMOOTH FINISH OF 23rd SEA GAMES SECURITY OPERATIONS - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today expressed satisfaction at the initial outcome of security operations laid out for the 23rd SEA Games which formally opened in Manila Sunday. Press Release dated 29 November 2005>>> POLICE CAPTAIN BAG SEA GAMES GOLD IN KARATEDO - Senior Inspector Nelson Pacalso bagged the gold medal in Karatedo this morning to become the first PNP athlete to win the top award in the 23rd SEA Games. Press Release dated 29 November 2005>>> BACOLOD IS GREEN & GO FOR 23RD SEA GAMES - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao made his final inspection of SEA Games security readiness in Bacolod City today. Press Release dated 25 November 2005>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL ARTURO C LOMIBAO - The PNP is saddened by the two latest incidents of violence involving Filipino journalists in Laguna and Sorsogon over the weekend. We share the concern of members of the Philippine media about these recent incidents as a direct affront to press freedom. And the PNP would like to get to the bottom of these cases and serve the ends of justice. Press Release dated 22 November 2005>>> RP & INDON POLICE FORGE AGREEMENT FOR JOINT COOPERATION vs CRIME, TERRORISM - The Philippine National Police and the Indonesian National Police (INP) will formalized today a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Preventing and Combating Transnational Crime. Press Release dated 18 November 2005>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL ARTURO C LOMIBAO - I have received the initial results of the fact-finding investigation conducted by the Traffic Management Group into a shooting incident involving elements of Task Force Limbas and a group of three car-riding men on the night of November 7, 2005 at the Ortigas Center in Pasig City. Press Release dated 16 November 2005>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL ARTURO C LOMIBAO - I received today the official results of the fact-finding investigation conducted by the Traffic Management Group on the police operation involving ten operatives of Task Force Limbas who figured in an encounter with three armed carjackers last November 7, 2005 at the Ortigas Center in Pasig City. Press Release dated 15 November 2005>>> CENTRAL LUZON & CALABARZON A-OK FOR 23rd SEA GAMES - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao continued this morning his security readines inspection of the 23rd SEA Games venues in Central Luzon and CALABARZON regions. Press Release dated 15 November 2005>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL ARTURO C LOMIBAO - The NSA and PNP held a conference today at 9:00AM at the main conference room attended by Hon Norberto B Gonzales and PNP commanders and staff. Threats to national security and the PNP role in counter insurgency program were discussed. Press Release dated 11 November 2005>>> 10 TF LIMBAS OPERATIVES RETURN TO POST - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today instructed Traffic Management Group Director, Chief Superintendent Augusto P Angcanan to lift the administrative relief orders issued to ten officers and personnel of TMG Task Force Limbas who figured in a shootout with carjackers in Pasig City last Monday. Press Release dated 10 November 2005>>> FACT-FINDING BODY FORMED TO PROBE POLICE ACTIONS IN PASIG ENCOUNTER - The Traffic Management Group has formed a special fact-finding body that will investigate allegations of possible violation of police procedure during an encounter with suspected carjackers in Pasig City last Monday. Press Release dated 09 November 2005>>> PNP, SBMA TEAM UP TO BUILD STRONG CASE AGAINST U.S. SERVICEMEN IN SUBIC RAPE - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today flew to the Subic Bay Freeport Zone to personally assure officials of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority of the assistance of police investigators in the prosecution of six U.S. Marines charged for the alleged rape of a Filipina. Press Release dated 07 November 2005>>> RP COPS GET U.S. TRAINING ON ANTI HUMAN TRAFFICKING - Police investigators handling cases involving crime against women and children are undergoing a two-day seminar on human trafficking under the auspices of the American government. Press Release dated 07 November 2005>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL ARTURO C LOMIBAO - The fight against terrorism is a long, tedious and emotional battle. Along the way there are hits and misses. Every news of an accomplishment, big or small, signifying a dent on the terrorists' capability to instill fear and uncertainty in the lives of the Filipino people, is welcome news. Press Release dated 06 November 2005>>> PNP TASK FORCE TO SECURE 23rd SEA GAMES - The PhilIppines will host the 23rd Southeast Asian Games, with more than 7,000 national and foreign officials and delegates participating in 53 events which will be held in 41 different venues mainly in Metro Manila, Regions 3, 4, 6 and 7. Press Release dated 05 November 2005>>> LOMIBAO ORDERS MANHUNT FOR KILLERS OF TOWN POLICE CHIEF - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao flew to Tuburan, Lanao del Sur on board an Air Force helicopter to personally assess the situation in the area following the ambush-slay Monday of the town's Chief of Police SPO3 Corais Tampogao. Press Release dated 02 November 2005>>> 25 NEW SENIOR SUPERINTENDENTS TAKE OATH - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today administered the Oath of Office to 25 newly-promoted Police Senior Superintendents during simple ceremonies in Camp Crame. Press Release dated 02 November 2005>>>
POSTHUMOUS PROMOTION FOR SLAIN DAVAO COP; ALERTS PNP UNITS FOR ALL SAINT'S HOLIDAY - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today posthumously promoted PO2 Emmanuel Mangilin who was killed in action in an encounter with the notorious Quindao Robbery Hold-up Gang last October 19. Press Release dated 24 October 2005>>> LOMIBAO PROMOTES ANOTHER GALLANT COP - Police Director General Arturo C Lomibao, Chief, PNP, gave special promotion today to SPO1 Francisco “Kit” Durante , after he, together with other police elements, personally figured and was wounded in an encounter with a dreaded gang of criminals in Laguna. Durante, who was rushed to the Perpetual Help Medical Center Hospital for treatment after the encounter, also received the Medalya ng Sugatang Magiting from the C, PNP. Press Release dated 19 October 2005>>> SERIOUS THREATS OF VIOLENCE PROMPTED POLICE TO DOUSE WATER ON UNRULY MOB - The police officer who ordered the spraying of jets water on protesters who tried to force their way through the doorsteps of Malacañang did not err in his “judgment call”. Press Release dated 18 October 2005>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF THE PNP SPOKESMAN POLICE CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT LEOPOLDO N BATAOIL - The PNP takes responsibilty for what happened during the rally in Mendiola where some VIPs and rallyists were doused with water. Press Release dated 15 October 2005>>> VIDEO GAME MACHINES SEIZED IN CALOOCAN; SHOP YIELDS BOGUS LICENSE TO OPERATE - In line with the intensified aggressive stance against all forms of illegal gambling activities in the country, police operative seized 16 illegal Video-Karera and Fruit Game machines from a video shop in Caloocan City and arrested two allaged operators and three employees. Press Release dated 13 October 2005>>> LOMIBAO ALERTS POLICE FORCES OF RENEWED HOSTILITIES BY CPP-NPA - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao flew to the Cagayan Valley Region today to personally assess the operational readiness of police forces in Northern Luzon amid continuing threats of intensified terrorist activities by the Communist Party of the Philippines and its armed wing, the New People's Army. Press Release dated 13 October 2005>>> 5 COPS CITED FOR DEFENDING TOWN AGAINST NPA IN AGUSAN DEL SUR - TALACOGON, Agusan del Sur-- PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today personally assessed the situation in this town two days after 60 New People's Army terrorists went on a shooting rampage. Press Release dated 12 October 2005>>> HERO COP FOILS BUS HOLD-UP - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao ordered the spot promotion of a Mandaluyong City policeman who foiled a hold-up on aboard a passenger bus along EDSA in Pasay City this morning. Press Release dated 12 October 2005>>> 5 KIDNAPPERS KILLED, CHINOY KIDNAP VICTIM RESCUED - Operatives of the Police Anti-Crime and Emergency Response (PACER) rescued a Chinese kidnap victim and killed five suspected kidnappers during a daring police operation in Caloocan City shortly before noon today. Press Release dated 10 October 2005>>> LOMIBAO ECHOES PALACE CALL FOR PASAGE ON ANTI-TERROR BILL - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today echoed the call of President Arroyo on Congress to pass the anti-terrorism bill to give the police a better fighting chance to proactively address threats. Press Release dated 05 October 2005>>> LOMIBAO INSTALLS LAPEÑA AS PNP CHIEF OF STAFF - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao formally installed Police Director Isidro S Lapeña as Acting Chief of Directorial Staff. During simple turnover ceremonies in Camp Crame today, Deputy Director General Avelino I Razon Jr., PNP Deputy Chief for Operations, relinquished his concurrent post as Chief of Directorial Staff to Lapeña. Press Release dated 03 October 2005>>> NOT RELATED TO CHIEF PNP - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao clarified his alleged blood relationship with a 23-year shooting victim of a fraternity war in Cebu City last night. Press Release dated 04 October 2005>>>
PNP UNVEILS PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE - The Philippine National Police today formally inaugurated its Program Management Office that will supervise the implementation of the Integrated Transformation Program. Press Release dated 28 September 2005>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF P/DDGEN OSCAR C CALDERON - The Philippine National Police is supportive of the efforts of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the manhunt operation against PO2 Clifford De Guzman of the Regional Headquarters Support Group of the National Capital Region Police Office (RHSG,NCRPO) for alleged involvement in a case of kidnapping-for-ransom. Press Release dated 20 September 2005>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF P/DDGEN OSCAR C CALDERON ON THE PNP READINESS FOR SEPTEMBER 21 PROJECTED MASS ACTIONS - The PNP upgrades its alert level from Normal (white) Alert to Heightened (blue) Alert status effective 6:00 PM today, except for the National Capital Region Police Office that further raised its alert level to Full (red) Alert. This readiness is part of our security plan whenever mass actions are held by cause-oriented groups. Press Release dated 20 September 2005>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF THE PNP SPOKESMAN POLICE CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT LEOPOLDO N BATAOIL - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao yesterday promoted six Quezon City policemen for successfully neutralizing an armed suspect who held four persons hostage during a 30-minute standoff in Cubao. Press Release dated 09 September 2005>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF THE POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL ARTURO C LOMIBAO - I commend all the officers, men and women of the entire Philippine National Police for a job well done, involved especially the commanders on the ground in the Civil Disturbance Management operations at the Batasan Complex yesterday, for the professional handling of the mass actions. Press Release dated 07 September 2005>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL ARTURO C LOMIBAO AT THE NEWS CONFERENCE WITH PGMA - THIS IS INDEED A MOST MEANINGFUL AND SIGNIFICANT WAY TO KICK-OFF THE NATIONWIDE OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION WEEK. Press Release dated 02 September 2005>>>
PNP INTENSIFIES ANTI-ILLEGAL GAMBLING CAMPAIGN - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today instructed all PNP Regional Directors to intensify the campaign against all forms of illegal gambling activities. Press Release dated 22 August 2005>>> PNP REFOCUSES ATTENTION TO ANTI-CRIME AND ANTI-TERROR OPERATIONS - Director General Arturo C Lomibao yesterday said the PNP may now be able to refocus attention on crime prevention and operations against domestic threat groups after a long engagement in civil disturbances and mass actions. The PNP Chief instructed all PNP Regional Directors to pursue with renewed vigor all internal security operations against the local communist movement and other threat groups in the country. Press Release dated 19 August 2005>>> PNP HITS HARD ON NPA IN CORDILLERA - Meritorious promotions were given today to 12 officers and men of the Police Regional Office-Cordillera (PRO-COR) for the capture of five communist insurgents and the killing of two others during a recent encounter in Benguet. Press Release dated 17 August 2005>>> LOMIBAO PROMOTES 6 QC COPS IN HOSTAGE DRAMA - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao yesterday promoted six Quezon City policemen for successfully neutralizing an armed suspect who held four persons hostage during a 30-minute standoff in Cubao. Press Release dated 16 August 2005>>> 3 ZAMBO BLAST SUSPECTS IN POLICE CUSTODY- Police have taken into custody three suspects in Wednesday's twin explosions in Zamboanga City that injured at least 30 persons. Inquest proceedings are underway in Zamboanga City to present the suspects before prosecutors of the Department of Justice. Press Release dated 12 August 2005>>> WILL OF THE ELECTORATE UPHELD: LOMIBAO COMMENDS MINDANAO COPS FOR PEACEFUL ARMM POLLS - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today commended all personnel of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) for the peaceful and orderly outcome of the recent special elections in the region. Press Release dated 10 August 2005>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL ARTURO C LOMIBAO - In my capacity as concurrent head of the National Anti-Kidnapping Task Force (NAKTF), I have ordered today all concerned police units and law enforcement agencies to coordinate actions with the Police Anti-Crime and Emergency Response (PACER) to secure the safe return of a victim of kidnapping in Manila this morning. Press Release dated 10 August 2005>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF THE FORMER PRESIDENT FIDEL VALDEZ RAMOS DURING THE PNP RECOGNITION DAY - I am delighted to stand before you, once again on these hallowed grounds that have been so dear to me and my fellow retired officers of the Philippine Constabulary (PC), the Integrated National Police (INP), and the Philippine National Police (PNP). I see friends co-workers, comrades, friends and other familiar faces from way back –- that period in the history of this organization that we aptly call the glory days of the “khaki and red”. Press Release dated 08 August 2005>>> SUSPECTS IN KILLING OF CHINOY TRADER; SIX KIDNAP SUSPECTS NABBED - Police operatives arrested six suspected members of a notorious kidnapping syndicate believed responsible in the killing of a Chinese-Filipino businessman during a botched kidnapping last month. Press Release dated 04 August 2005>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL ARTURO C LOMIBAO - I am pleased to announce the early solution of a case of multiple murder in Caloocan City. Suspects Jonito ESPINOSA alias Tyson, and Jover ARROGANTE were arrested in separate occasions in Angandanan, Isabela and in Caloocan City last Saturday, or barely 72 hours after the brutal murder of four persons on July 27 in 12 th Avenue , Caloocan City. Press Release dated 01 August 2005>>>
PRESS STATEMENT OF THE PNP SPOKESMAN POLICE CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT LEOPOLDO N BATAOIL - The Chief PNP, Director General Arturo C Lomibao extends his congratulations to all PNP field unit commanders especially in the Luzon area for consistently sustaining the campaign against illegal gambling activities particularly jueteng. As of today, the campaign to totally eradicate jueteng continues to gain ground. During the first six months of this year, we conducted 8,469 anti-illegal gambling operations that resulted in the arrest of 8,294 persons including 29 alleged financiers, and the confiscation of P5.6-million in gambling bets. We also filed 3,382 cases in court against the arrested violators. Press Release dated 27 July 2005>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL ARTURO C LOMIBAO - The State of the Nation Address of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was in part an acknowledgement of the efforts of the Philippine National Police to stem the tide of criminality and lawlessness in all fronts. While the PNP was busy ensuring order in mass actions, it remained focused on anti-crime operations particularly against high-profile crime. Press Release dated 27 July 2005>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL ARTURO C LOMIBAO TO ALL REGIONAL DIRECTORS & DIRECTORS OF NSUs - I JOIN HER EXCELLENCY PGMA AND DILG SEC ANGELO REYES IN COMMENDING OUR TROOPS FOR A JOB WELL DONE IN THE MAINTENANCE OF PEACE AND ORDER NATIONWIDE DURING THE DELIVERY OF THE SONA BY THE PRES. SPECIAL MENTION GOES TO NCRPO AND AUGMENTATION TROOPS WHO PROVIDED SECURITY AROUND BATASANG PAMBANSA. Press Release dated 26 July 2005>>> MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: PNP LOWERS ALERT LEVEL - Interior and Local Government Secretary Angelo T Reyes today commended the Philippine National Police and Armed Forces of the Phiippiines for the efficient security operations in yesterday's political rally at the Makati Central Business District. “Everything went ahead as planned. Everyone deserves a pat on the back for a job well done,” Reyes said. Press Release dated 14 July 2005>>> ONE STRIKE POLICY: LOMIBAO RELIEVES PAGBILAO POLICE CHIEF - Director General Arturo C Lomibao today ordered the relief of a Chief of Police in Quezon province in line with the continuing aggressive campaign of the Philipine National Police against illegal gambling activities in the country. Relieved from post was Senior Inspector Roger Fuentes , Chief of Police of Pagbilao Municipal Police Station in Quezon. Press Release dated 12 July 2005>>> LOMIBAO CAUTIONS AGAINST DISINFORMATION -The Philippine National Police high command today cautioned all personnel against disinformation efforts by some individuals urging policemen to go on mass leave in support of moves calling for the resignation of President Arroyo. PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao assured that the police organization will not fall for this vile deception of going on mass leave of absence as a form of protest. Press Release dated 11 July 2005>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL ARTURO C LOMIBAO - In the wake of recent developments, the Philippine National Police reiterates its unequivocal stand that it will remain united and loyal to the Constitution, to the duly constituted authorities, and to the Republic of the Philippines under the governance of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Press Release dated 08 July 2005>>> LOMIBAO VOWS SWIFT POLICE ACTION TO GET MAYOR'S KILLERS - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today relieved of the entire 24-man Mapandan Police Station in Pangasinan following the assassination early last night of the town's Vice Mayor by still unidentified gunmen. Lomibao flew to Mangaldan first-hour today to personally assess the investigation into the incident and to monitor pursuit operations against the suspects. Press Release dated 07 July 2005>>> PNP, POLICE GROUPS EXPRESS FULL SUPPORT TO PRESIDENT ARROYO - Officers and rank & file of the Philippine National Police today expressed anew its unwavering commitment and support for President Arroyo. PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao led police officials in expressing “full allegiance and loyalty to the Republic of the Philippines under the governance of President Arroyo.” A Statement of Support was issued today signed by members of the PNP Command Group, Directorial Staff, Directors of National Support Units, the Regional Director and District Directors of NCRPO, and Police Sergeants Major of based in Camp Crame. Press Release dated 07 July 2005>>> 10 OUTSTANDING POLICEWOMEN OF THE PHILIPPINES - The Philippine National Police and Zonta Club International today announced the winners in the annual search for the Ten Outstanding Policewomen of the Philippines (TOPWP) 2004. President Arroyo, assisted by PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao and presented the awards to the winners during simple ceremonies in Malacañang this morning. Later, a luncheon in honor of the awardees was hosted by the PNP Chief in Camp Crame. Press Release dated 07 July 2005>>> LOMIBAO FORMS TASK FORCE MORALES TO HUNT KILLERS OF MINDANAO BROADCASTER - Chief PNP, Director General Arturo C Lomibao visited today the wake of slain RMN-DWMD broadcaster Rolando Morales at the Christ the King Funeral Parlor in Polomolok, South Cotabato. Morales was shot by motorcycle riding armed men along the national highway in Polomolok town, after his regular Sunday program at 4-5pm "Tingog sa Barangay". CPNP Lomibao ordered PCSupt Danilo Mangila, the PNP Regional Director for Region 12 to organize Task Force "Morales" under PSSupt Rolando Dalangin ,the Deputy Regional Director for Operations. Press Release dated 01 July 2005>>>
METRO MANILA, CENTRAL LUZON, CALABARZON PLACED ON FULL ALERT - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao has placed all police forces in Metro Manila, Central Luzon and CALABARZON regions under full alert effective 8:00 AM today. He likewise instructed Police Director Vidal E Querol, Regional Director of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) to activate Task Force Manila Shield in view of projected mass actions today by some groups, and to insure that criminal and terrorist elements will not take advantage of the situation. Press Release dated 30 June 2005>>> MAGPET CHIEF OF POLICE RELIEVED - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao flew to Magpet, North Cotabato yesterday to personally assess ongoing pursuit operations against a group of 36 New People's Army members that ransacked the town Police Station at 5:45 PM Sunday. Initial investigation disclosed that the suspects arrived at the Police Station at 5:45 PM Sunday aboard three vans and disguised in military uniforms, and pretended to turnover an arrested person in handcuffs. Press Release dated 28 June 2005>>> Press Statement of DIRECTOR GENERAL ARTURO C LOMIBAO Chief, Philippine National Police June 27, 2005 PRESS STATEMENT OF THE CPNP POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL ARTURO C LOMIBAO - In anticipation of the projected mass actions today by some groups in different places of Metro Manila, the Philippine National Police maintains the policy of respect for basic rights to free expression so long as these actions are within the bounds of law. Press Release dated 24 June 2005>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF THE CPNP ON COMMAND CONFERENCE ON THE ILLEGAL GAMBLING CAMPAIGN - We are holding today a command conference among members of the Command Group, Directorial Staff, selected Regional Directors, and Directors of National Support Units including the Task Force Commander of the PNP Anti-illegal Gambling Special Operations Task Force and the different task groups under him, to assess the ongoing nationwide campaign against the illegal numbers games in compliance with the order of the Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Press Release dated 22 June 2005>>> RP-US LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSESSMENT - A joint RP-US team will conduct a three-week comprehensive assessment of the Philippine National Police in support of the ongoing PNP Transformation Plan. PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao has expressed gratitude for the manifestation of support to the PNP Transformation Plan, which he said is “the roadmap to building a more capable, more effective and more credible police organization that matches the people's expectations with the resources and capabilities of the police.” Press Release dated 21 June 2005>>> PROBERS RE-ENACT DOBLE'S P2-M PAY-OFF - Police investigators today re-enacted the scenario described by TSgt Vidal Doble when he was allegedly paid P2-million for his “stage managed” admission of being the source of purported illegally wiretapped audio materials. Based on a sworn statement before investigators of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), Doble narrated how he was contacted by a certain Lito Santiago sometime in April for a meeting with the latter's boss. Press Release dated 20 June 2005>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF THE PNP SPOKESMAN POLICE CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT LEOPOLDO N BATAOIL - The Police Anti-Crime and Emergency Response (PACER) and the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) have begun the initial investigation of the alleged illegal detention of TSgt. Vidal Doble by Atty. Samuel Ong and other personalities at the San Carlos Seminary. Press Release dated 15 June 2005>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL ARTURO C LOMIBAO - I am taking cognizance of the request for police assistance by Mrs. Arlene Doble, wife of TSgt. Vidal Doble who is reportedly inside the San Carlos Seminary. I am appealing to our church authorities to act on our urgent request to help us in the release of TSgt. Doble into our custody, based on the complaint of Mrs. Arlene Doble that her husband is being held against his will. Press Release dated 13 June 2005>>> GENERALLY PEACEFUL NATIONWIDE -Peace and order situation nationwide is generally peaceful according to reports from the Regional Directors. No significant untoward incidents were reported in the regions except in Metro Manila where a mass action infrotn of the San Carlos Seminary in Makati City was immediately attended to by the Civil Disturbance Management unit of the Southern Police District since last night. Press Release dated 11 June 2005>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL ARTURO C LOMIBAO - I am pleased to announce the successful rescue of two Taiwanese who were held for ransom by a group composed of agents of the Bureau of Immigration. Press Release dated 10 June 2005>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL ARTURO C LOMIBAO - The revelations made by Atty. Samuel Ong about alleged wiretapped materials in his possession, is a virtual admission of his possible involvement in a serious crime. In coordination with the National Bureau of Investigation, which has been tasked to look into the alleged wiretapping case, the PNP will initiate an investigation and possible police action to enforce the law in this particular case. Press Release dated 10 June 2005>>> LOMIBAO: REMAIN UNITED, STAY FOCUSED ON THE JOB - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao visited today the officers and men of Police Regional Office-3 in Central Luzon. He was accompanied by Police Director Quirino Dela Torre, PNP Director for Comptrollership; Police Director Isidro Lapeña, PNP Director for Operations; Chief Superintendent Servando Hizon, PNP Director for Logistics; and Chief Superintendent Leopoldo N Bataoil, PNP Spokesman. Press Release dated 10 June 2005>>> LOMIBAO ORDERS COPS TO THWART DESTABILIZATION -PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao visited today Camp Kangleon in Palo, Leyte the home of the Police Regional Office 8 in Eastern Visayas. Accompanying Lomibao were Police Director Quirino Dela Torre, PNP Director for Comptrollership; Police Director Isidro Lapeña, PNP Director for Operations; Chief Superintendent Servando Hizon, PNP Director for Logistics; and Chief Superintendent Leopoldo N Bataoil, PNP Spokesman. Press Release dated 08 June 2005>>> SPEECH: PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL ARTURO C LOMIBAO - Over the weekend, I met with members of the Command Group, Directorial Staff and other key PNP officials to assess the recent unfolding developments. The seat of government power is besieged anew by a malicious effort to throw it off balance by way of a seemingly elaborate and grand design at destabilization. Press Release dated 06 June 2005>>>
LOMIBAO ORDERS MANHUNT FOR KILLERS OF PROVINCIAL OMBUDSMAN; GETS BISHOP'S SUPPORT ON ANTI-JUETENG DRIVE - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today visited the wake of the slain resident Ombudsman of Batangas, Mr. Guillermo Gamo who was shot by still unidentified suspects on board a motorcycle at 6:30 AM on May 30, 2005 along the national highway in Barangay Balagtas, Batangas City. Press Release dated 31 May 2005>>> PNP GIRDS FOR MORE AGGRESSIVE ACTION AGAINST JUETENG; 3 MORE BICOL POLICE OFFICIALS RELIEVED - The Philippine National Police has conducted a total of 753 anti-illegal gambling operations in different parts of the country during the last 15 days of the month. These operations resulted in the arrest of 1,198 persons and the filing of 484 cases in court. Press Release dated 30 May 2005>>> LOMIBAO ORDERS STIFF SANCTIONS VS POLICE CHAPLAINS, 3 COPS - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today ordered a thorough investigation into the involvement of a police chaplain and several policemen in a reported case of robbery that led to a shooting incident in Biñan, Laguna yesterday. Lomibao ordered Police Director Marcelo Ele Jr. Director for Investigation and Detective Management (DIDM) to file criminal and administrative charges as warranted by evidence against Chief Inspector Romeo C NGOHO , Base Evangelical Chaplain stationed in Camp Crame; PO3 Robert C EBLAHAN , assigned with the CIDG; and PO1 Jay S ILAGAN and PO1 Oliver Q MASA , both assigned with the Communication and Electronics Service (CES). Press Release dated 28 May 2005>>> SPEECH: PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL ARTURO C LOMIBAO - I would like to announce that I have ordered today the relief of the Chief of Police in the town of Tiwi, Albay POLICE SENIOR INSPECTOR OSCAR REGALA; and the Chief of Police of Tinambac Camarines Sur, POLICE INSPECTOR AMADO MONTAÑA, for their apparent failure to heed the instructions from higher headquarters to put a stop to all forms of illegal gambling activities. Press Release dated 24 May 2005>>> LOMIBAO HEADS RP DELEGATION TO AS EAN CHIEFS OF POLICE CONFERENCE IN INDONESIA - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao leaves for Indonesia today to represent the Philippines in the 25 th ASEAN Chiefs of Police (ASEANAPOL) Conference. Lomibao will head the 13-man PNP delegation to the annual meeting of heads of national police agencies of ASEAN member states. Press Release dated 16 May 2005>>> LOOKOUT IN AGUSTIN SLAY ARRESTED IN AURORA - Task Force Agustin has pressed the manhunt for two more suspects tagged as responsible for the killing of Dingalan, Aurora publisher Philip Agustin. This developed as operatives of the National Bureau of Investigation and Task Force arrested Rey MORETE , one of three prime suspects in the killing. Press Release dated 14 May 2005>>> LOMIBAO ASSURES SWIFT POLICE ACTION TO GET KILLERS OF DINGALAN JOURNALIST - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today assured the family of slain local newspaper editor Philip Agustin of swift police action to arrest and prosecute the killers. Lomibao flew to Dingalan, Aurora this morning to personally assess the ongoing police investigation into the killing of Agustin. Press Release dated 11 May 2005>>> 7 POLICE OFFICIALS PROMOTED - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today administered the Oath of Office to newly-promoted Police Director Isidro Lapeña , PNP Director for Operations following Malacañang's approval of Lapeña's promotion to 2-star rank. Press Release dated 11 May 2005>>> LOMIBAO REORGANIZES TASK FORCE CANTONEROS; VISITS WAKE OF SLAIN NEWSMAN IN DIPOLOG CITY - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao together with Chief Superintendent Vidal E Querol, Regional Director of PRO9 for Western Mindanao visited today at 9:30am in Dipolog City the wake of slain broadcaster Klein Cantoneros and condoled with the bereaved family. Press Release dated 08 May 2005>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL ARTURO C LOMIBAO IN DIPOLOG CITY - How I wish that my trip here to Dipolog City today is for some reason other than to pay my respects to the dead. It is really very unfortunate that we are mourning the loss of another member of the Philippine media. On behalf of the officers and men of the Philippine National Police, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the bereaved family of the late broadcaster Klein Cantoneros. Press Release dated 08 May 2005>>> WANTED MAN GUNNED DOWN IN BASILAN - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao commended the elements of Lamitan Police Station in Basilan for the latest accomplishment in the campaign against wanted persons and loose firearms. Press Release dated 07 May 2005>>> SPEECH: PRESS STATEMENT OF SR SUPT LEOPOLDO N BATAOIL - On arming journalists - The PNP maintains its position of providing security to any media member who is under threat. The Permit to Carry Firearms Outside of Residence (PTCFOR) privilege can also be extended to licensed gun holders with verified threat on their lives. Press Release dated 06 May 2005>>> LOMIBAO ORDERS MANHUNT FOR GUNMEN OF DIPOLOG BROADCASTER - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today ordered region-wide manhunt operations for two gunmen who shot DXAA broadcaster Klein Cantoneros in Dipolog City shortly after midnight today. Press Release dated 04 May 2005>>> LOMIBAO ORDERS RELIEF OF ILOCOS SUR PROVINCIAL DIRECTOR - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today approved the relief of Senior Superintendent Mario Subagan as Provincial Director of Ilocos Sur Police Provincial Office. His relief would pave the way for an impartial investigation into the shooting of Nestor Segismundo. Press Release dated 03 May 2005>>>
474 ROOKIE COPS FINISH BASIC TRAINING; 3, 970 MORE RECRUITS NEEDED THIS YEAR - A large batch of 474 police recruits today completed the Public Safety Basic Recruit Course (PSBRC) at the Police National Training Institute in Calamba City , Laguna. PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao and Undersecretary Margarita Cojuangco, President of the Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) were guests during the graduation rites. Press Release dated 28 April 2005>>> SPEECH: ADDENDUM TO PRESS STATEMENT OF CPNP PDG ARTURO C LOMIBAO IN LEGAZPI CITY - While in Legazpi City , Chief PNP, Director General Arturo Lomibao attended the hearing of a case for Frustrated Murder filed against ex-Mayor Jose ARCANGEL Jr. of Jovellar, Albay at the sala of Hon. Vladimir Brusola of the RTC Branch 6 of Legazpi City. Press Release dated 13 April 2005>>> SPEECH: PRESS STATEMENT OF CPNP AT CAMP GENERAL SIMEON OLA, LEGAZPI CITY - The purpose of my visit today is to get a first hand assessment of the prevailing peace and order situation in the Bicol Region, and to personally look into the progress of ongoing investigation of four most recent incidents of slain journalists. Last Monday, we solved in record time, the March 24 murder of Tacurong City columnist Marlene Esperat with the arrest of four key suspects including the alleged gunman, the lookout, and the middlemen who hired them; and the recovery of the murder weapon. Press Release dated 13 April 2005>>> SPEECH: PRESS STATEMENT OF CPNP PDG ARTURO C LOMIBAO - The murder of Mrs. Marlene Esperat is solved-- exactly 18 days since she was assassinated on March 24, Maundy Thursday. As promised, the proverbial long arm of the law eventually caught-up with key suspects in the case after relentless follow-up operations by police operatives in Central and Southern Mindanao. Press Release dated 12 April 2005>>> LOMIBAO COMMENDS 10,000 COPS FOR SUCCESS OF 112TH IPU - As the 112 th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) officially closed yesterday, the Philippine National Police has shifted its security focus to the various tourist destinations where some 50% of the delegates are currently visiting. Press Release dated 09 April 2005>>> TRIKE DRIVER METED 8 YEARS IN PRISON FOR MUGGING OF BELGIAN DELEGATE - A Pasay City court today sentenced a tricycle driver to a maximum of eight years in prison for the mugging of a Belgian delegate to the 112 th Inter Parliamentary Union General Assembly. Press Release dated 08 April 2005>>> COPS ARREST SUSPECT IN MUGGING OF BELGIAN DELEGATE - Pasay City police operatives arrested today a prime suspect in the mugging of a Belgian delegate to the 112 th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). In a news conference in Camp Crame , PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao commended the Pasay City Police led by Senior Superintendent Rosendo Franco for the speedy solution of the case. Press Release dated 06 April 2005>>> SPEECH: PRESS STATEMENT OF PDDG REYNALDO V VELASCO, COMMANDER OF TASK FORCE PARLIAMENT - On behalf of the Chief PNP, Director General Arturo C Lomibao, I am very pleased to give you an update of the ongoing security operations being implemented by PNP Task Force Parliament in connection with the ongoing 112 th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). At present, delegates are attending the series of sessions at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). The sessions will run until Friday, April 8 th. Press Release dated 06 April 2005>>> SPEECH: PRESS STATEMENT OF PDDG REYNALDO V VELASCO, COMMANDER OF TASK FORCE PARLIAMENT - The robbery incident in Pasay City early this morning, involving a member of the Belgian delegation to the 112 th IPU Assembly, is indeed very unfortunate. This particular incident underscores our persistent advisory for our guest delegates to coordinate their activities with security personnel who are under instructions to provide them with close-in security. Press Release dated 05 April 2005>>> MORE DELEGATES ARRIVE FOR 112TH IPU ASSEMBLY - The colorful opening ceremony of the 112 th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Manila went on smoothly last night with a little over 1,000 delegates in attendance. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo joined IPU President, Chilean Senator Sergio Paez Verdugo, and IPU Secretary-General Anders Johnsson in the opening ceremony at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Sunday evening. Press Release dated 04 April 2005>>> PRESIDENT ARROYO KEYNOTES 112TH IPU CONFERENCE IN MANILA - President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is guest speaker at the inaugural ceremony of the six-day 112 th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) general assembly that opens Sunday evening at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). Press Release dated 02 April 2005>>> LOMIBAO: “ALL SYSTEMS GO” FOR 112 TH IPU - Its “all systems go” for the 112 th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Manila on April 3-8, 2005.This was the assessment of PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao after personally going through the final security preparations laid out by Task Force Parliament under Deputy Director General Reynaldo V Velasco. Press Release dated 01 April 2005>>>
HERO'S BURIAL FOR SLAIN COP IN BICUTAN SIEGE - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao will present the posthumous award of the Medalya ng Katapangan (PNP Bravery Medal) to the late PO2 Abel P Arreola, the lone police casualty in the recent jail stand-off in Bicutan, Taguig. Arreola, 25, will be laid to rest tomorrow (Wednesday) with full honors at the Marga-ay Cemetery in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur. He is survived by parents, Abelardo and Leticia Arreola of Sta. Maria, Ilocos, Sur. Press Release dated 29 March 2005>>> TASK FORCE PARLIAMENT ACTIVATED TO SECURE 112 TH IPU ASSEMBLY - The Philippine National Police will deploy a sizable number of police personnel to secure the conference venues and other activity sites of 112 th Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) assembly in Manila on April 3-8, 2005. PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao said the large deployment of security forces is aimed to insure the safety and security of each of the estimated 2,000 delegates from 145 countries. Press Release dated 29 March 2005>>> PNP HIRING 187 TECHNICAL SERVICE OFFICERS - The Philippine National Police is hiring lawyers, chaplains, chemists, forensic examiners, and electronics engineers to fill-up personnel requirements in the different technical services. A total of 187 technical service positions in the PNP Legal Service, Chaplain Service, Crime Laboratory and Computer Service have been approved for fill-up this year, according to Chief Superintendent Nicolas Y Pasinos Jr., PNP Director for Personnel and Records Management (DPRM). Press Release dated 26 March 2005>>> LOMIBAO MAKES 1st PROVINCIAL SORTIE - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao arrived today at PRO1 Hqs, Camp Oscar Florendo, San Fernando City , La Union for the Turnover of Command ceremony. CSupt Claudio Cabreros relinquished his post today to incoming Regional Director, CSupt Alfredo De Vera. Later in the day, the Chief PNP is scheduled to visit Sugpon Police Station in Ilocos Sur to check on the security readiness of field units in compliance with Oplan Semana Santa and Bantay-Lakbay, and as part of his program of action of building Stronger Police Stations. Press Release dated 23 March 2005>>> BULLETS MATCHED ABU SAYYAF GUNS - The bullet that killed SAF trooper PO1 Abelardo Arreola was fired from the gun taken by Abu Sayyaf detainees from of one of the slain BJMP jailguards. Three of the seven handguns recovered at the crime scene were undocumented. The three unregistered guns were a cal.45 M1911A1 pistol with serial number 1449609; a cal.45 Colt M1911A1 with serial number 12253238; and cal.45 Colt pistol with serial number 107979. Press Release dated 23 March 2005>>> FOUR PNP OFFICIALS ASSUME NEW POSTS IN REGIONAL OFFICES - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today ordered a minor reorganization in the National Police affecting at least four key positions in the Police Regional Offices. Lomibao said the reorganization was necessary to fill-in unoccupied positions due to the upward movement of senior officers in the PNP Command Group. Press Release dated 22 March 2005>>> SPEECH: DEFINING PRIORITIES AND POLICIES DURING THE PNPA SERVICE LUNCH AT CAMP CASTAÑEDA - My assumption of the post of Chief of the Philippine National Police has been totally unconventional yet most rewarding. While many see the cancellation of the Change of Command Ceremony and the Camp Bagong Diwa attempted jailbreak as negative signs, these have turned out to be more positive for the PNP and for me. The speedy resolution of the incident at Camp Bagong Diwa showcased how well we can operate as a team, with good planning and disciplined action. It also underscored the professionalism and the precision in our operations. Again, I commend the troops for a job well done. Press Release dated 16 March 2004>>> PNP ON HOLY WEEK, SUMMER ALERT - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today placed the 115,000-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. Dubbed “ Oplan Bantay-Lakbay ”, the nationwide security plan aims to insure the safe travel of motorists and vacationers in air, sea, and land modes of transportation. Press Release dated 16 March 2005>>> JAIL STAND-OFF ENDS - With lightning precision, Special Action Force and SWAT troops ended the 30-hour standoff at the Metro Manila Rehabilitation Center of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City this morning. In Malacañang, President Arroyo commended the Philippine National Police for swiftly and effectively resolving the crisis. Press Release dated 15 March 2005>>> 3 PNP OFFICIALS ASSUME TOP POSTS - With the assumption of Police Deputy Director General Arturo C Lomibao as Chief of the Philippine National Police , the top police hierarchy underwent a minor reorganization affecting key positions in the Command Group. The reorganization was prompted by Lomibao's elevation to the top post and the retirement today of Deputy Director General Virtus V Gil , erstwhile PNP Deputy Chief for Administration who reached the mandatory retirement age of 56 on his birthday today. Press Release dated 14 March 2005>>> SITUATION UPDATE AT BJMP DISTRICT JAIL AS OF 12:00NN - Firearms grabbing incident by Abu Sayyaf Group detainees at 6:30 AM today at BJMP District Jail, Camp Bagong Diwa, Bicutan, Taguig City occurred when the regular headcount was about to be conducted. As a result, shootout ensued and two ASG members were killed including three BJMP guards (Salapati, Dajay and Dela Cruz) while two were wounded (Lobrio and Bilibli). Press Release dated 14 March 2005>>> OFFICER CORPS, RANK AND FILE HAIL LOMIBAO'S APPOINTMENT AS PNP CHIEF - The PNP Officer Corps, and rank and file today hailed President Arroyo's designation of Deputy Director General Arturo C Lomibao as Chi ef of the Philippine National Police . President Arroyo will formally install Lomibao as the 12 th Chief of the 120,000-strong PNP during simple Change of Command ceremonies in Camp Crame tomorrow, March 14. Press Release dated 13 March 2005>>> PNP, COMMUNITY GIVE HIGH MARKS FOR AGLIPAY - PNP Chief, Director General Edgar B Aglipay scored a very high approval rating among police personnel and civilians, according to a recent social survey. The PNP Survey Report conducted by the Vox Populi Philippines Corporation showed 73.7% total approval for Aglipay by PNP personnel and 68.1% total approval by the civilian sector. Press Release dated 12 March 2005>>> MNLF LEADERS FACE RAPS FOR SULU ATTACK - Renegade leaders of the Moro National Liberation Front will face criminal charges for murder, frustrated murder and arson for the attack on an isolated Philippine Army detachment in Sulu last February. PNP Chief, Director General Edgar B Aglipay has instructed Police Director Vidal E Querol, PNP Director for Western Mindanao , to insure an airtight case against the suspects behind the violence that had triggered pockets of sporadic fighting in the southern island province. Press Release dated 11 March 2005>>> COPS TO GET P600 BALANCE OF PRODUCTIVITY ENHANCEMENT PAY - The Philippine National Police is set to release the P600 balance of the 2004 Productivity Enhancement Pay (PEP) to each of its 120,000 uniformed and non-uniformed personnel. PNP personnel were entitled to P3,000 Productivity Enhancement Pay in 2004, which is the maximum amount authorized by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for all government agencies. Press Release dated 10 March 2005>>> “BOY NEGRO” IN POLICE CUSTODY - The elusive “Boy Negro” a key figure in the February 14 bus bombing in Makati City is now in police custody. In his report to DILG Secretary Angelo T Reyes, PNP Officer-in-Charge, Deputy Director General Virtus V Gil said that Boy Negro, whose real name is Gappal BANNAH y Sali gave himself up to pursuing lawmen at 9:00 PM Thursday night in Libmanan, Camarines Sur where a massive manhunt operation was conducted. Press Release dated 04 March 2005>>>
PNP INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICE FORMED - PNP Chief, Director General Edgar B Aglipay today announced the creation of the PNP Internal Audit Office that will insure utmost transparency and responsibility in all financial transactions of the National Police. “This is among the major counter measures we have identified under the PNP Anti-Corruption Plan that we submitted to President Arroyo,” Aglipay said. Press Release dated 28 February 2005>>> POLICE NAB FOUR BOMBING SUSPECTS - A successful police operation was carried out in Zamboanga City by operatives of the PNP Intelligence Group under Chief Superintendent Ismael Rafanan that resulted in the arrest of four terror suspects. Press Release dated 24 February 2005>>> NO BAIL RECOMMENDED FOR DENNIS ROLDAN, 6 OTHER KIDNAP SUSPECTS - State prosecutors recommended no bail for former congressman Dennis Roldan and six other suspects in the February 9 kidnapping of 3-year old Kenshi Yu in Pasig City. The seven suspects were presented today for inquest proceedings before State Prosecutors Pablo Formaran III and Irwin Maraya on charges of violation of Article 267 of the Revised Penal Code for Kidnapping-for-Ransom, and Illegal Possession of Firearms. Press Release dated 21 February 2005>>> 9 PNP OFFICIALS ASSUME NEW POSTS - PNP Chief, Director General Edgar B Aglipay announced today the designation of nine police officials to new posts. The minor reorganization was triggered by the upcoming retirement tomorrow (Feb 22) of Chief Superintendent George L Aliño, the outgoing Regional Director of Police Regional Office-6 for Western Visayas. Press Release dated 21 February 2005>>> 2 MOST WANTED KIDNAPPERS, NABBED IN CEBU & LEYTE - Police operatives arrested two Most Wanted kidnapping suspects during separate operations in Cebu and Leyte by the Police Anti-Crime and Emergency Response (PACER) and the local Police Regional Offices. Press Release dated 18 February 2005>>> TRIO DUPES COP WANNABE - Agents of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) are now tracking down a dismissed policewoman and her live-in partner for allegedly swindling a prospective police recruit of P112,000.00 with the promise of entry into the police service. Press Release dated 17 February 2005>>> SLIMMING PROGRAM FOR OVERWEIGHT COPS - The Philippine National Police in cooperation with Abbott Laboratories formally launched today a Reduce Weight Program in Camp Crame. The slimming program is expected to benefit PNP personnel who are suffering from obesity. PNP Chief, Director General Edgar B Aglipay and Mr. Edwin Feist, General Manager of Abbott Laboratories Philippines earlier signed a Memorandum of Agreement to jointly undertake the PNP Reduce Weight Program. Press Release dated 14 February 2005>>> TOP PNP OFFICERS UNDERGO WORKSHOP ON TRANSFORMATION - A two-day workshop on the Transformation of the PNP is underway at the Fontana Leisure Park, Clark Development Corporation, Angeles City, Pampanga for top-level police officers of the Philippine National Police. PNP Chief, Director General Edgar B Aglipay formally opened the seminar-workshop today with the theme “Ikaw at Ako sa Tunay na Pagbabago ng PNP”. Thirty-three senior PNP officers from the C ommand Group, the Directorial Staff, the Secretary Directorial Staff, and PROs 3, 4A, 4B, 7, 9, 12, CAR and NCRPO participated in the affair. Press Release dated 10 February 2005>>> 11 BANK ROBBERY SUSPECTS FALL - The arrest of 11 members of a notorious bank robbery gang in San Fernando City Pampanga yesterday has significantly reduced the threat of armed robberies in the entire Luzon area including Metro Manila. This was the assessment of PNP Chief, Director General Edgar B Aglipay following the successful neutralization of the well-armed and highly-organized robbery group yesterday. Press Release dated 10 February 2005>>> ANNUAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL TEST SOUGHT FOR ALL COPS - The Philippine National Police will soon require all personnel to undergo Annual Physical Examination (APE) and neuro-psychiatric test on their birth dates. PNP Chief, Director General Edgar B Aglipay said this will provide a continuing benchmark and calibration mechanism on their fitness and capability to perform police duties. Press Release dated 03 February 2005>>> MARTIN SORIANO, 2 OTHERS ARRESTED ON KIDNAPPING CHARGES - A former agent of the National Bureau of Investigation and two of his cohorts were arrested Monday while in the act of allegedly receiving part of the ransom for the release of a 23-year woman abducted last January 28. In his report to PNP Chief, Director General Edgar B Aglipay, Director Robert C Delfin, PNP Director for Operations and concurrent Staff Supervisor of the Police Anti-Crime and Emergency Response (PACER) said the arrests were the results of an operation jointly conducted by the PACER, NAKTF, and NCRPO. Press Release dated 03 February 2005>>> PNP TO SAVE P1-M MONTHLY WITH ATM SALARY PAYMENT SYSTEM - The Philippine National Police will be saving close to P1-million every month when it finally adapts the Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in paying the monthly salaries of personnel. With the disbursement of monthly salaries thru ATM, the PNP will be doing away with the continuous form checks printed by the Computer Service twice a month for each of the 120,000 uniformed and non-uniformed members of the PNP. Press Release dated 02 February 2005>>> |
