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MONTH JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | ARCHIVES : 2000 : 2001 : 2002 : 2003 : 2004 : 2005 : 2007 : 2008 CALDERON BARES PROGRAM THRUSTS FOR 2007 - PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon today announced the creation of National Task Force "HOPE" in response to some pre-election violence that have erupted early on and to prevent escalation of political rivalry. Press Release dated 20 December 2006>>> POLICE CAVALIERS DONATE P.5-M TO PNPA - The Police Cavaliers Association Inc. (PCAI), an organization of Philippine Military Academy alumni now serving in the Philippine National Police, today turned over P500,000.00 for the upgrading of the PCAI Hall at the Philippine National Police Academy. Press Release dated 18 December 2006>>> GENERALLY PEACEFUL PRAYER RALLY - The Sunday prayer rally at the Quirino grandstand was generally peaceful with an estimated 13,000 crowd in attendance dispersing peacefully shortly before six o'clock in the evening. Press Release dated 17 December 2006>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL OSCAR C CALDERON - As Chief of the Philpppine National Police, it is my reponsibility to render justice to the late Rep. Luis Bersamin Jr. and SPO1Ortega were killed while Sawadan (driver) was wounded. Press Release dated 16 December 2006>>> PNP UNCOVERS BOGUS PAYCHECK RACKET - The Philippine National Police is hot on the trail of a syndicate passing off spurious PNP paychecks to unsuspecting victims. Press Release dated 14 December 2006>>> PNP SPEARHEADS MAYON MERCY MISSION - PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon today sent-off a police contingent with eight tons of assorted relief supplies for victims of Supertyphoon Reming in the Bicol region. Press Release dated 12 December 2006>>> CALDERON ORDERS ARREST OF POLICE IMPOSTORS - PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon today reiterated his order to arrest unauthorized civilians wearing military and police uniforms. Press Release dated 10 December 2006>>> NO SPECIFIC TERROR THREAT TO ASEAN SUMMIT - The Philippine National Police has not monitored any specific or direct threat to the 12 TH ASEAN Summit in Cebu City. Press Release dated 07 December 2006>>> CALDERON: RESPECT HUMAN RIGHTS IS POLICY - PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon today reminded all police personnel to strictly follow the prescribed Police Operational Procedures and uphold Human Rights in all police operations. Press Release dated 06 December 2006>>> PNP, MEPZ INVESTORS TEAM UP; SECURITY EXERCISE WON'T DISRUPT ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN CEBU - The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Metro Cebu and the management of several industries inside the Mactan Export Processing Zone (MEPZ) have teamed-up to insure the continued operation of economic activities of the residents of Cebu province during the 12 th Association of South East Asian Nation (ASEAN) Summit in Cebu City. Press Release dated 06 December 2006>>> VETERAN NCR-CIVIL DISTURBANCE MANAGEMENT CONTINGENT READY TO FACE MILITANT ACTIVISTS IN CEBU ASEAN SUMMIT - Members of the Civil Disturbance Management (CDM) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) from the National Capitol Region Office (NCRPO) are now 100% ready to come face to face with the militant activists that are planning to stage series of rallies in connection with the 12 th Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Cebu City. Press Release dated 06 December 2006>>> METRO CEBU CRIME INCIDENTS DOWN, SAYS GEN. ALARCIO - The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Region 7 has recorded a steady decline in crime incidents over the past weeks in Metro Cebu while security preparations for the 12 th Association of South East Asian Nation (ASEAN) Summit are continuously being assessed and augmented before the formal meet begins. Press Release dated 06 December 2006>>> 10 PNP BRASS ASSUME NEW POSTS - PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon today announced the designation of ten ranking PNP officials to new posts. Press Release dated 04 December 2006>>> PNP RELEASES P957-M BONUSES TO PERSONNEL - The Philippine National Police has completed the release of P957-million in cash bonuses to its 119,000 uniformed and non-uniformed personnel. Press Release dated 04 December 2006>>>
MURDER RAPS FOR PNP DOCTOR - PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon said murder and multiple frustrated murder charges will be filed against a medical officer who assaulted his Commanding Officer during their unit's anniversary celebration in Camp Crame last night. Press Release dated 30 November 2006>>> ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR ASEAN SUMMIT SECURITY - PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon has suspended gun-carrying privileges extended to some licensed firearm holders in all venues of the 12 th ASEAN Summit in Cebu City. Press Release dated 25 November 2006>>> CALDERON ORDERS TIGHTER SECURITY MEASURES IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT - PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon, today reminded police units in Metro Manila, Central Luzon and Calabarzon to implement stringent security measures in public transportation especially those traveling along the North and South tollways. Press Release dated 21 November 2006>>> 2 SUSPECTED GUNMEN OF ABRA OFFICIAL NABBED; CALDERON ASSURES SECURITY FOR GALARCE FAMILY IN CALOOCAN - PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon, ordered police authorities in Cordillera to establish a strong case against the arrested suspects in the murder of a politician in Abra over the weekend. Press Release dated 13 November 2006>>> PNP CONFIDENT OF BREAKTHROUGH IN PROBE OF SLAYS - The Philippine National Police today expressed confidence that it will be able to achieve significant breakthrough in the investigation of the remaining cases of slain militants and media personalities. Press Release dated 11 November 2006>>> CALDERON APPOINTS DOROMAL AS HEAD OF ANTI-DRUG & ANTI-GAMBLING TASK FORCES - PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon has designated Chief Superintendent Edgardo Doromal as concurrent head of the task forces on anti-illegal drugs and anti-illegal gambling. Press Release dated 07 November 2006>>> CALDERON SACKS POLICE TEAM IN BUTUAN MONASTERY RAID - PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon expressed regret over a recent police operation in a Catholic convent in Butuan City wherein police operatives "may have stepped too far" in pursuit of a wanted person. Press Release dated 06 November 2006>>> 4 MORE POLICE OFFICIALS ASSUME NEW POSTS - Following the recent reorganization of police officials occupying some key positions in the PNP, Director General Oscar C Calderon today designated four more senior officials to new posts. Press Release dated 03 November 2006>>> GENERALLY PEACEFUL ALL SAINTS' DAY - The nationwide observance of All Saints' Day was generally peaceful in most parts of the country as millions of Filipinos spent the one-day holiday with traditional rites to pay respects to the departed. Press Release dated 01 November 2006>>>
PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL OSCAR C CALDERON, CHIEF PNP - My family and I join the officers, men and women of the Philippine National Police in expressing our deepest sorrow over the untimely demise of POLICE GENERAL CESAR P NAZARENO, the first Chief of the PNP. Press Release dated 30 October 2006>>> METRO POLICE ROUNDS UP 332 STREETCRIME CHARACTERS - On orders of PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon, the National Capital Region Police Office launched anew a metro-wide sweep of notorious personalities engaged in various forms of streetcrime. Press Release dated 27 October 2006>>> PNP HONORS OUTSTANDING POLICEWOMEN - President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will present the "Kabalikat" trophy and the PNP Medalya ng Katangitanging Gawa (PNP Outstanding Achievement Medal) to the Ten Outstanding Policewomen of the Philippines during awards ceremony in Malacañang today. Press Release dated 26 October 2006>>> KIDNAP CASES DOWN IN PAST 10 MONTHS OF 2006 - Cases of kidnapping-for-ransom dropped significantly during the past ten months of this year, indicating a projected yearend total that is very much lower than the 63 kidnapping cases recorded in 2005. Press Release dated 24 October 2006>>> 10 POLICE OFFICIALS ASSUME NEW POSTS - Director General Oscar C Calderon today urged police officials newly-designated to key positions in different levels of command in the Philippine National Police to rally their respective units behind the PNP Integrated Transformation Program. Press Release dated 24 October 2006>>> CALDERON MOBILIZES SULU POLICE IN MANHUNT FOR KIDNAPPERS - PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon, has ordered a province-wide manhunt for suspects behind the abduction of an engineer and three development workers in Sulu. Press Release dated 22 October 2006>>> NORTHERN MINDANAO ON ALERT VS TERROR THREATS - Police authorities and local executives in Northern Mindanao have assured adequate police security against threats from domestic and transnational terrorist groups. Press Release dated 19 October 2006>>> A CHILD'S DYING WISH: TO BECOME A COP - Joe Allan Mark Mendoza, the boy whose wish to become a policeman was granted by the Philippine National Police in 2003 succumbed to his rare disease yesterday. He was 10 years old. Press Release dated 13 October 2006>>> NPA SABOTEURS HUNTED - Police commandos are spearheading PNP action against New People's Army dissidents who figured in three latest hostilities in Negros Occidental, Davao Oriental and Batangas provinces. The PNP earlier fielded five companies of Special Action Force troops in different regions of the country to lead internal security operations against the armed members of the local communist movement. Press Release dated 09 October 2006>>> CALDERON ORDERS SPEEDY PROBE OF BISHOP'S SLAY - PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon has ordered the fielding of a team of investigators from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group to hasten solution of the slaying last Tuesday of Aglipayan Bishop Alberto Ramento in Tarlac City. Press Release dated 05 October 2006>>> PNP EXCEEDS TARGET EVEN BEFORE DEADLINE - The Philippine National Police has satisfactorily exceeded the target to make significant results in the investigation of cases of slain journalists and activists. Press Release dated 03 October 2006>>> CALDERON DEPLOYS POLICE COMMANDOS AGAINST NPA - PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon has approved a standard procedure for internal security operations that will be observed by PNP units in counter-insurgency. Press Release dated 02 October 2006>>> PNP - CSG MARKS 26th ANNIVERSARY - THE CIVIL Security Group of the Philippine National Police marks its 26 th anniversary today with a record P208.6 million in revenues gathered from firearms, explosives and security personnel licensing and permits. Press Release dated 02 October 2006>>>
ANTI-GRAFT BODY CITES PNP ANTI-CORRUPTION INITIATIVE - The Philippine National Police is among the Top Ten national agencies that have complied with the requirements of the government's anti-corruption plan. Press Release dated 27 September 2006>>> PGMA CITES PERFORMANCE OF 10 GOV'T AGENCIES IN ANTI-GRAFT CAMPAIGN - Vowing no letup in the fight against graft and corruption, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo cited today the top 10 government agencies whose efforts and achievements in the anti-graft campaign have set the bar for other agencies to emulate. Press Release dated 26 September 2006>>> PNP ROWING TEAM BAGS GOLD IN SINGAPORE MEET - The PNP Rowing Team grabbed the championship crown in the just concluded SAVA Spring International 2006 Dragon Boat Races at the Bedok Reservoir in Singapore. Press Release dated 26 September 2006>>> CALDERON ASSURES ADEQUATE SECURITY FOR SENATE - PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon today assured the Senate that there will be no security vacuum in the forthcoming re-deployment of Special Action Force troops guarding the Senate offices in Pasay City. Press Release dated 26 September 2006>>> COP KILLER IS ALSO SUSPECT IN MURDER OF GOVT WITNESS - A primary suspect arrested for the killing of a police colonel in Zamboanga del Sur last week is also a principal suspect in the 2005 killing of a key government witness in a celebrated murder case. Press Release dated 22 September 2006>>> PNP CLARIFIES MISSION OF SENATE AND HOUSE SECURITY - Philippine National Police units assigned to provide security to the premises of both houses of Congress will perform strictly installation security missions only pending legal opinion from the Department of Justice. Press Release dated 21 September 2006>>> CALDERON UNVEILS 500-UNIT HOUSING PROJECT IN CALABARZON - Keeping his commitment to provide decent housing for some 70,000 "homeless" police personnel, PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon today formally unveiled a low-cost residential development project for PNP members in Batangas. Press Release dated 14 September 2006>>> PASIG ANTI-STREETCRIME DRIVE NETS 7 WANTED MEN, 2 OTHERS - In support of the anti-criminality action program of the PNP, the Eastern Police District last night rounded-up 128 persons during a saturation drive in Pasig City. Press Release dated 13 September 2006>>> CALDERON "CRACKS WHIP" ON 7 MANILA COPS FOR EXTORT - Showing his decisiveness to rid the police force of errant cops and misfits in the service, PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon ordered Pre-Charge Investigation on seven personnel of the Manila Police District for alleged extortion activities. Press Release dated 10 September 2006>>> POLICE UNITS STEP-UP SECURITY MEASURES FOR 9/11 - PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon is satisfied with the security measures that were put in place by police units as preemptive security measures against possible terrorist actions in connection with the fifth anniversary of 9/11. Press Release dated 08 September 2006>>> 16TH PNP ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL SWEEPSTAKES DRAW - The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) will hold another special sweepstakes draw for the benefit of the Philippine National Police. Press Release dated 07 September 2006>>> CALDERON OPENS PUBLIC COMPLAINT DESK; DEPLOYS "HONESTY TEAMS" AGAINST ROGUE COPS - In support of the National Police' flagship program on internal reform, PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon activated over the weekend an effective system of reporting abuses and misconduct committed by police personnel. Press Release dated 03 September 2006>>> POLICE UNITS ALERTED AGAINST TERRORISTS - The Philippine National Police high command today ordered all Police Regional Offices and National Support Units to implement security measures to thwart any attempt by local terrorist groups to stage "sympathy attacks" in connection with the fifth anniversary of the infamous 9/11 incident in the US. Press Release dated 01 September 2006>>> August PNP UNITS MOBILIZED FOR GUIMARAS CLEAN-UP DRIVE - PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon has ordered police authorities in disaster-affected towns and provinces in Western Visayas to mobilize all available resources and personnel to assist in the clean-up efforts of Task Force Guimaras. Press Release dated 31 August 2006>>> LUZON REGIONS CLOSELY MONITORED FOR JUETENG ACTIVITIES - Intelligence agents of the Anti-Illegal Gambling Special Operations Task Force are closely monitoring all regions in Luzon for the reported resurgence of jueteng activities in these areas. Press Release dated 31 August 2006>>> NO MERCY FOR ROGUE COPS - PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon today vowed to "crack the whip" on all erring personnel who will not "toe the line" in the command policy of internal reform and the campaign against all forms of illegal gambling activity. Press Release dated 30 August 2006>>> ACTIVISTS' SLAYS IS MORE THAN JUST A CPP/NPA PURGING - Two recent incidents of slain activists and militants in Quezon City and Surigao del Sur bolstered findings of the deep involvement of the local communist movement in the murder of its own people, and raises suspicions of a bigger plan by the CPP/NPA to escalate hostilities. Press Release dated 27 August 2006>>> 2 LATEST SLAIN MILITANTS SILENCED BY LEFTIST COMRADES - Two members of cause-oriented groups who were the latest victims of violence were assassinated by their own comrades from the leftist movement. Press Release dated 25 August 2006>>> 24 NEW POLICE SENIOR SUPERINTENDENTS - President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has approved the promotion of 24 senior police officers to the rank of Police Senior Superintendent. Press Release dated 18 August 2006>>> 4, 500 RECRUITS TO BOOST ANTI-CRIME & INSURGENCY DRIVE - The Philippine National Police has started the rigid screening process for 4,500 more recuits to fill-up personnel shortages in the different Police Regional Offices this year. Press Release dated 18 August 2006>>> PNP AND AFP DEFINE NEW ROLES ON COUNTER-INSURGENCY - The Philippine National Police and Armed Forces of the Philippines have identified certain areas of the country where counter-insurgency oprerations will be handled by military and police forces. Press Release dated 15 August 2006>>> CALDERON INSTALLS 9 PNP OFFICIALS TO NEW POSTS - PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon today officially installed nine star-ranked police officials to key positions in the Directorial Staff and National Support Units. Press Release dated 14 August 2006>>> POLICE BEEF-UP AIRPORT SECURITY; PRESS MANHUNT FOR TERRORISTS - PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon today directed all Police Regional Offices to conduct preventive security operations amid renewed threats of terrorism. Press Release dated 14 August 2006>>> ANTI-JUETENG DRIVE AGGRESSIVE AS EVER - Philippine National Police officials today took strong exception to allegations made by anti-jueteng crusaders of the involvement of local police commanders in illegal gambling activities. Press Release dated 12 August 2006>>> PNP OPEN LINES OF COMMUNICATION WITH SECTORAL GROUPS TO SOLVE SLAY CASES - PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon today reiterated the appeal to leaders and members of cause-oriented groups and partylist organizations for their cooperation in the investigation of cases of their murdered colleagues. Press Release dated 10 August 2006>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL OSCAR C CALDERON, Chief, PNP - Another case involving a murdered journalist has been solved in Malabon City. The murder of tabloid photographer Prudencio Melendrez is the 2nd case of high-profile murder that we were able to solve within the 10-week timetable given by President Arroyo. Press Release dated 07 August 2006>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL OSCAR C CALDERON, Chief, PNP - I am pleased to announce that we have solved the 1st case within the 10-week timetable of President Arroyo to produce significant results in the investigation of slay cases of journalists and members of partylist organizations. Press Release dated 04 August 2006>>> REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION ON JOURNALISTS' AND MILITANTS' KILLERS - Acting on orders of President Arroyo to get to the bottom of cases of murdered journalists and members of militant organizations, the Philippine National Police will provide monetary reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects and solution of cases. Press Release dated 03 August 2006>>> PNP WELCOMES 1st FEMALE POLICE GENERAL - PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon today administered the Oath of Office to Chief Superintendent Yolanda G. Tanigue, the PNP's first female police general. Press Release dated 03 August 2006>>> PNP CONFIDENT ON MEETING 10-WEEK DEADLINE ON SLAYS - The Philippine National Police expressed confidence that it will be able to meet the 10-week timetable given by President Arroyo to come up with significant results in the cases of slain journalists and militant activitists. Press Release dated 01 August 2006>>> CALDERON ASKS MILITANT LEADERS FOR COOPERATION - Police authorities today urged members and leaders of partylist and militant cause-oriented groups to come forward and cooperate in the investigation of cases of their murdered colleagues. Press Release dated 01 August 2006>>>
9 KIDNAP SUSPECTS KILLED IN TARLAC ENCOUNTER - Police operatives engaged a group of armed men in a shootout Concepcion, Tarlac this morning killing nine suspected members of a kidnapping and robbery syndicate. Press Release dated 29 July 2006>>> PNP WILL ASK COURT TO RECONSIDER ROLDAN'S BAIL - The Philippine National Police is contemplating on asking a Pasig City court to reconsider its decision allowing former congressman and actor Dennis Roldan to post bail on kidnapping-for-ransom charges. Press Release dated 27 July 2006>>> GENERALLY PEACEFUL SONA - All public assemblies and mass activities held in diffrerent parts of Metro Manila and some key cities of the country were generally peaceful. Press Release dated 24 July 2006>>> NPA LANDMINE ATTACK ON CIVILIANS IN SURIGAO DENOUNCED - The Philippine National Police is set to file frustrated murder charges against ranking members of the communist New People’s Army for the wounding of 15 civilians in a landmine attack in Surigao del Sur this morning. Press Release dated 24 July 2006>>> 5 NPA KILLED IN FAILED ATTACK ON POLICE STATION - PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon has ordered massive pursuit operations against a large group of fleeing New People’s Army terrorists that were repulsed by alert police personnel after a two-hour encounter in Matnog, Sorsogon at dawn today. Press Release dated 22 July 2006>>> CALDERON COMMENDS TASK FORCE USIG FOR SPEEDY ARREST OF BROADCASTER'S KILLER; ASSURES AIR-TIGHT CASE - PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon today commended the PNP Task Force USIG and the Police Regional Office-11 for the swift action in the case of slain broadcaster Armando "Racman" Pace in Digos City last Tuesday. Press Release dated 21 July 2006>>> 16, 000 SECURITY PERSONNEL DEPLOYED FOR SONA - PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon today announced that security measures are in place for the State of the Nation Address of President Arroyo on Monday, July 24th, coinciding with the opening of the 13th Regular Session of Congress. Press Release dated 20 July 2006>>> TASK FORCE USIG VOWS SWIFT POLICE ACTION IN SLAY OF DIGOS CITY BROADCASTER - PNP Task Force USIG commander, Deputy Director General Avelino I Razon Jr., today assured swift police action in another case of slain journalist in Digos City, Davao del Sur yesterday. Press Release dated 19 July 2006>>>
PNP-AFP TROOPS LAUNCH OFFENSIVE VS MINDORO NPA - PNP Chief, Oscar C Calderon flew to Mindoro Occidental today to personally assess the ongoing pursuit operations by combined police and military security forces against a group of some 50 NPA terrorists that figured in an encounter with government troops in Abra de Ilog last Sunday morning. Press Release dated 17 July 2006>>> PACER CELEBRATES ITS 4TH ANNIVERSARY - The Police Anti-Crime and Emergency Response marks its 4th Anniversary today with the Theme: “Pulisya at Mamamayan, Iisa Kontra Kidnapping – Tungo sa Katiwasayan” with DILG Secretary Ronaldo V Puno as Guest of Honor and Speaker. Press Release dated 17 July 2006>>> CIDG BUSTS CLANDESTINE SHABU LAB, ARRESTS FIVE (5) CHINESE NATIONALS IN PARAÑAQUE RAID - Millions of pesos worth of bottled ephedrine, a main ingredient in the making of shabu, dryers, freezers and vehicles were seized today by CIDG raiders in an early morning police action in Tambo, Parañaque City. Press Release dated 17 July 2006>>> CALDERON DESIGNATES ACPPI AS CPNP ADVISER - Police Director General Oscar C Calderon during his meeting with the Officers of the Association of Chiefs of Police of the Philippines, Inc. (ACPPI) today has designated ACPPI to be his institutional adviser. Calderon is ex-officio Chairman Emeritus of ACPPI. He announced that he will play an active role befitting the honor given him. Press Release dated 17 July 2006>>> CALDERON VISITS FIELD UNITS - PNP Chief, Director General Oscar C Calderon was in Camp Bagong Diwa in Bicutan, Taguig City where he visited the headquarters of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) and the Special Action Force (SAF) on his first command visit outside the National Headquarters since his formal assumption to the top PNP post last July 5. Press Release dated 11 July 2006>>> GOV'T. INFORMATION SERVICES TAPPED FOR ANTI-CRIME DRIVE - The administration’s leading expert in public relations and mass communication today assured the full support of the information and communication machinery of government to the anti-crime and internal reform programs of the Philippine National Police. Press Release dated 10 July 2006>>> 6 MAGDALO OFFICERS ARRESTED - A composite team from the CIDG, PACER and Intelligence & Security Group of the Philippine Army arrested today six (6) fugitive Magdalo officers and five civilians in a raid at the suspected safehouse of the Magdalo officers at No. 34 Adler Street, Filinvest II, Quezon City. The raid yielded several high-powered firearms, explosive devices and several documents. Press Release dated 07 July 2006>>> 354 NEW PATROL CARS TO BOOST POLICE MOBILITY - Acting on the marching orders of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to go all-out against criminality and insurgency, newly-installed PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Oscar C Calderon assured today the improved mobile capability of police units with the acquisition of 354 new patrol vehicles. Press Release dated 06 July 2006>>> CALDERON MARKS DAY ONE IN OFFICE - PNP Chief, Deputy Director General Oscar C Calderon yesterday said he is leaving it to the unit commanders at the national and regional levels to micro-manage the administration and operations of the National Support Units and Regional Offices while holding unit commanders responsible for all the outcome of their respective operations particularly on internal security and anti-crime operations. Press Release dated 06 July 2006>>> Speech of HER EXCELLENCY GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO President of the Republic of the Philippines - President Ramos and the other former chiefs of the PC and the PNP including now Former Chief Art Lomibao; the new Chief of the PNP, Director General Oscar Calderon and the other officers and men and women of the Philippine National Police; Congressman Espino and the other elected officials of the Philippine government; Cabinet members; AFP Chief of Staff General Senga and the other appointive officials of the Philippine government; ladies and gentlemen. Press Release dated 05 June 2006>>> IN THE NAME OF SERVICE -- Retirement Speech of Police Director General ARTURO C LOMIBAO - I think I am the only Chief, PNP who is delivering a retirement speech without the benefit of having given an inaugural address. For instead of delivering my program of action in my assumption speech last March 14, 2005, I had to deliver a strong message during the so-called Bicutan siege. Press Release dated 05 July 2006>>> Assumption Speech of PDDG OSCAR C CALDERON Chief, Philippine National Police - Andy Warhol once said and I quote, “Everyone is entitled to 15 minutes of fame” unquote. MANNY PAQUIAO had his last Sunday. Ladies and Gentlemen, I have traveled to many areas in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao and patiently waited 37 years for his moment. Now, let me CLAIM MY 15 MINUTES. Press Release dated 05 July 2006>>> CALDERON INSTALLED AS 13TH CHIEF OF PNP; LOMIBAO CAPS 38 SHINING YEARS OF SERVICE - President Arroyo today formally installed Deputy Director General Oscar C Calderon as the 13th Chief of the Philippine National Police. Press Release dated 05 July 2006>>> LOMIBAO RALLIES PNP BEHIND A NEW CHIEF - Outgoing PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today hailed President Arroyo's designation of Deputy Director General Oscar C Calderon as the 13th Chief of the PNP. Press Release dated 04 July 2006>>>
PNP GETS SWEEPSTAKES PROCEEDS FROM PCSO - The Special Sweepstakes Draw of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for the benefit of the Philippine National Police last June 25 has produced three millionaires in Metro Manila and Cordillera. Press Release dated 30 June 2006>>> 2 MILF COMMANDERS SOUGHT FOR MAGUINDANAO EXPLOSIONS - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today ordered the PNP Regional Office in ARMM to serve the outstanding warrants of arrest on Moro Islamic Liberation Front personalities involved in previous bombing incidents in the region. Press Release dated 27 June 2006>>> MANHUNT PRESSED FOR BORACAY KILLER - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today ordered a manhunt for the suspected killer of a resort-owner in Boracay Island in Aklan. Press Release dated 27 June 2006>>> 27 MORE PERSONS FALL IN RENEWED ANTI-JUETENG DRIVE; LOMIBAO ORDERS PNP TO HIT-HARD ON NPA FUND SOURCES - Twenty-seven more violators of the anti-illegal gambling law were arrested by police operatives in Nueva Vizcaya and Isabela in the latest renewed offensive against all forms of outlawed gambling activities. Press Release dated 23 June 2006>>> NPA BEHIND ASSASSINATION OF KIDAPAWAN COUPLE - Police investigators today tagged the New People’s Army as responsible for the murder of husband and wife George and Maricel Vigo in Kidapawan City on Tuesday. Press Release dated 22 June 2006>>> 2 NUEVA ECIJA COPS SOUGHT FOR ROBBERY - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today ordered a regionwide manhunt for two policemen and a civilian cohort who allegedly robbed and injured a 76-year old Japanese in Cabanatuan City last Monday. Press Release dated 21 June 2006>>> NOT ENOUGH GUNS FOR COPS - The Philippine National Police clarified that only 19 percent of the country’s 113,558 police personnel have not been issued sidearms, and more guns are due for procurement soon. Press Release dated 14 June 2006>>> TRACES OF HIGH EXPLOSIVES FOUND - The Philippine Bomb Data Center (PBDC) has determined that Trinitrotoluene (TNT) and Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine (RDX), both high explosives, were used as main components in explosive devices that were detonated in recent explosions in Metro Manila and Pampanga. Press Release dated 14 June 2006>>> PNP DEEPENS PROBE INTO EXPLOSIONS - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today ordered the Director for Investigation and Detective Management (DIDM), Police Director Marcelo S Ele Jr. to supervise the investigation into the recent series of explosions in Metro Manila. Press Release dated 13 June 2006>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE SR SUPT SAMUEL D PAGDILAO JR, PNP SPOKESMAN - The three incidents of explosion yesterday in Quezon City, Manila and Lipa City are separately unrelated events that are now being carefully investigated. The coincidence that the QC and Manila explosions happened less than an hour apart may be difficult to explain, but evidence do not point to any direct connection between the two incidents. Press Release dated 12 June 2006>>> PNP JOINS NATION IN OBSERVANCE OF 108TH YEAR OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE - All police security forces in Metro Manila have been placed on "full alert", elsewhere around the country the "heightened alert" level was raised for tomorrow's observance of the 108th anniversay of Philippine Independence. Press Release dated 11 June 2006>>> PNP, AFP BRASS MEET US COUNTERPARTS - Terrorism and trafficking in illegal drugs top the agenda of the regular meeting today of the RP-US Mutual Defense Board in Honolulu, Hawaii. Press Release dated 08 June 2006>>> FULL - SWING SECURITY PREPARATIONS FOR 12TH ASEAN SUMMIT MEETING - The Philippine National Police is making early security preparations well ahead of the forthcoming 12th ASEAN Summit meeting on December 4-13, 2006. PNP security preparations for the 12th ASEAN Summit will be as extensive as the APEC meeting in 1996, the 112th Inter-Parlimentary Union meting and 23rd SEA Games in 2005. Press Release dated 07 June 2006>>> PNP-FBI JOIN HANDS TO DEVELOP CRIME-CONTROL DATABASE - The Philippine National Police and the US Federal Bureau of Investigation are cooperating on the development of a fingerprint database in an effort to strengthen international cooperation against transnational terrorist organizations and organized crime groups. Press Release dated 07 June 2006>>> NAGCARLAN POLICE CHIEF SACKED; 2 CRAME COPS PROBED FOR FAKE GUARD LICENSE RACKET - In line with the One-Strike Policy of the PNP leadership on police commanders who will fail in stopping jueteng activities in their localities, the Chief of Police of Nagcarlan, Laguna was relieved from post today. Press Release dated 06 June 2006>>> POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN MURDER OF BAYAN MUNA OFFICIAL IN PANGASINAN - A suspect in the assassination of a ranking Bayan Muna official in Pangasinan has been arrested and yielded the proverbial "smoking gun" used in the murder. Press Release dated 06 June 2006>>> LOMIBAO COMMENDS 4 HONEST MANILA COPS; ADMONISHES 10 CIDG MEN IN CARNAP RAPS - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today urged all police personnel to promote greater unity in the name of service thru strict adherence to the PNP Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards. Press Release dated 06 June 2006>>> LOMIBAO MOBILIZES PNP FOR SCHOOL OPENING - PNP Chief, DG Arturo Lomibao today alerted all 17 PNP Regional Offices nationwide to implement their respective security plans as millions of students are expected to troop to school for the opening of classes tomorrow. Press Release dated 04 June 2006>>> SPECIAL INVESTIGATION TEAM FORMED TO PROBE BATANGAS CAPITOL EXPLOSION - In the middle of his official mission abroad, PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao ordered an exhaustive investigation into the explosion last night that injured Batangas Governor Armand Sanchez and killed two security aides. Press Release dated 02 June 2006>>> PNP ASSURES SAFETY OF JOURNALISTS - The Freedom Fund for Filipino Journalists (FFFJ), an umbrella of media organizations for the promotion of press freedom in the Philippines, today welcomed the efforts of the Philippine National Police in prosecuting cases of journalists' slay and prevent further violence against newsmen. Press Release dated 01 June 2006>>>
2 NPA HITMEN CHARGED FOR MURDER OF BAYAN MUNA MEMBERS - Double murder raps were filed against two ranking members of the communist New People’s Army for the killing of two Bayan Muna officials in Isabela early this month. PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao, who is presently on official mission to the FBI headquarters in Washington D.C., has been informed of this latest development into the killing of the Isabela Bayan Muna officials. Press Release dated 31 May 2006>>> LOMIBAO MEETS FBI DIRECTOR IN U.S. - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao will meet Director Robert Mueller of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington DC to discuss mutual areas of concern and interest against transnational organized crime and terrorism. Press Release dated 29 May 2006>>> PNP FORGE STRONGER TIES WITH ASEAN POLICE FORCES - The 10-member ASEAN Chief of National Police (ASEANAPOL) formalized anew an agreement to promote cooperation among national police forces in the Southeast Asian region. Press Release dated 29 May 2006>>> FILIPINO POLICEMEN SAFE IN EAST TIMOR - Aside from the Filipino police officer who was wounded in the ongoing conflict in Timor Leste, the four other PNP personnel serving as UN police advisers are safe. Press Release dated 26 May 2006>>> PNP ASSURES AIR-TIGHT CASE AGAINST COP IN BATUL SLAY - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today instructed Task Force Batul investigators to insure that an air-tight case is established against POI Aaron GOLIFARDO, one of the suspected gunmen who shot and killed former Puerto Princesa City Vice Mayor Fernando “Dong” Batul. Press Release dated 25 May 2006>>> PROVINCE-WIDE MANHUNT FOR BATUL'S KILLERS - Police authorities today released artist’s sketches of two suspected gunmen who shot and killed former Puerto Princesa City Vice Mayor Fernando “Dong” Batul yesterday morning. Press Release dated 23 May 2006>>> NEW TASK FORCE CREATED Vs JUETENG; STL USED AS COVER BY JUETENG OPERATIONS - Police authorities today revealed that some illegal gambling operators are using authorized Small Town Lottery and EZ2 draws as front for illegal jueteng activities. Press Release dated 23 May 2006>>> PNP ASSURES UNHAMPERED OPERATIONS OF AUTHORIZED SMALL TOWN LOTTERY - The Philippine National Police today clarified that the operations of duly authorized Small Town Lottery (STL) of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) are going ahead unhampered in several test areas in Luzon. Police officials, at the same time, assured the support and cooperation of the PNP to legitimate STL operations and will not tolerate any personnel harassing legitimate STL operators and players in order that jueteng may continue to thrive. Press Release dated 19 May 2006>>> TASK FORCE "USIG" STEPS-UP PROBE INTO ISABELA PARTY-LIST SLAYS - PNP Task Force USIG has stepped-up investigation into the May 10 double-murder of party-list members Elena Mendiola and Ricardo Balauag in Echague, Isabela. Press Release dated 16 May 2006>>> PNP CREATES TASK FORCE TO SOLVE KILLINGS OF MILITANT LEADERS, JOURNALISTS & GOVT OFFICIALS - The Philippine National Police has created Task Force “Usig”, a very high level task force dedicated to the investigation of “unsolved killings” of militant group members, journalists and government officials. Press Release dated 15 May 2006>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL ARTURO C LOMIBAO, Chief, PNP - On behalf of the Philippine National Police, let me extend my warm greetings to the members of the media for coming to this news conference. Press Release dated 15 May 2006>>> P100, 000 REWARD FOR NAVOTAS BUSINESSMAN'S KILLER - Concerned citizens of Navotas have put up a P100,000.00 reward for information that will lead to the arrest of the killer of Navotas businessman Edgardo Dizon. The Navotas Police Station released today an artist’s sketch of the gunman based on descriptions provided by two witnesses. Press Release dated 06 May 2006>>> LOMIBAO INAUGURATES 36TH NEW POLICE STATION; ACCEPTS SURRENDER OF LOOSE GUNS IN NEGROS - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today formally accepted the surrender of 42 various types of firearms from residents of Villadolid, Negros Occidental. Press Release dated 06 May 2006>>> PNP REFUTES REPORT ON GOV'T INACTION ON THE KILLING OF JOURNALISTS IN THE COUNTRY - The Philippine National Police has strongly denied reports on the alleged existence of a culture of impunity in the killing of journalists in the country, thus making the Philippines the second most dangerous place for journalism. Press Release dated 05 May 2006>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE SR SUPT SAMUEL D PAGDILAO JR, PNP SPOKESMAN - The ruling of the Supreme Court upholding the exercise of emergency powers by the executive branch is an affirmation of the vested authority of the president to mobilize the armed forces and the police to address imminent threats posed to the very existence of the state. Press Release dated 04 May 2006>>> GENERALLY PEACEFUL LABOR DAY ACTIVITIES - The nationwide observance of Labor Day was generally peaceful throughout the country. This was the overall assessment of PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao of the day-long activities that marked the country’s 103rd observance of Labor Day. Press Release dated 01 May 2006>>>
LOMIBAO MEETS ASIA PACIFIC SECURITY OFFICIALS - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today underscored the pressing need for better international cooperation to address common peace and other concerns in the Asia-Pacific region. Lomibao said transnational crime and terrorism are serious security concerns that stretch beyond our international boundaries, and the Asia-Pacific region is not spared from the threats of terrorism. Press Release dated 25 April 2006>>> ISABELA TOWN POLICE FORCE RELIEVED - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today ordered the administrative relief of the entire 10-man police force of Dinapigue Police Station in Isabela that was stormed by communist terrorists on Tuesday. Police Inspector Elpidio Solis, Officer-in-Charge of Dinapigue Municipal Police Station and nine members of the town's police force were ordered to undergo re-training. Press Release dated 19 April 2006>>> ISABELA POLICE CHIEF RELIEVED - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today ordered the administrative relief of Senior Superintendent Percival Barba as Provincial Director of the Isabela Police Provincial Office over an incident of communist terrorist hostility on Tuesday. Press Release dated 19 April 2006>>> NO TO VIGILANTISM - Police authorities today allayed apprehensions of a return to vigilantism specially among victims of heinous crime who seek the capital punishment for convicted criminals. PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao assured that the police will not allow vigilantism as a form of retribution against criminal offenders. Press Release dated 19 April 2006>>> RP-TAIWAN POLICE CHIEFS MEET TO DISCUSS CRIME ISSUES - Director General Arturo C Lomibao today assured Taiwanese police officials of the cooperation of the Philippine National Police in addressing common issues of transnational crime and terrorism affecting both police organizations. Press Release dated 18 April 2006>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF PDG ARTURO C LOMIBAO, PNP CHIEF - The PNP respects the decision of the President in commuting all existing death penalties to life imprisonment. It is a prerogative that falls within Her powers under the present Constitution. The power to commute the death penalty to life imprisonment is a matter that is best left to the wisdom of our policymakers. Press Release dated 17 April 2006>>> PNP IN ACTION OF ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVES - Elements of Molave Municipal Police Station (MPS) confiscated one fragmented grenade to an identified person Danilo Gonzaga, 39 years old and a resident of Purok 2, Bgy Dompulan, Molave, Zamboanga Del Sur. Press Release dated 17 April 2006>>> GUNFIRE INSIDE A NIPA HUT - A shooting incident transpired inside a nipa hut located in front of the Golden Mountain, Riverside, Barangay Aguso, Tarlac City on April 16, 2006 at 5:00 AM. Press Release dated 17 April 2006>>> WOULD BE ALTAR BOYS MOLESTED - A case of Rape and Acts of Lasciviousness in relation to RA 7610 transpired inside a church wherein students were victim of a school teacher. Press Release dated 17 April 2006>>> TWO SUSPECTS OF STABBING INCIDENT SURRENDER TO POLICE OFFICIALS - A 22-year old man voluntarily surrendered himself to the officials after stabbing the Brgy Tanod of Brgy San Fernando, Masbate. Press Release dated 17 April 2006>>> TOP POLICE OFFICIALS MEET IN CAMP CRAME - Top police officials will hold a command conference at the PNP National Headquarters in Camp Crame tomorrow to assess the prevailing peace and order situation in the country. Press Release dated 05 April 2006>>> CHARGES FILED AGAINST NINE PERSONS FOR MURDER OF LA UNION COMELEC OFFICER - Police authorities in La Union yesterday filed a case for Murder against nine persons, among them an incumbent member of the House of Representatives, in connection with the killing of a provincial officer of the Commission on Elections early this year. Press Release dated 04 April 2006>>>
3, 000 RECRUITS TO BOOST PNP MANPOWER IN 2006 - Assured of sufficient budget from a supplemental P1-billion allotment announced by President Arroyo, PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao has approved the recruitment quota for the hiring of 3,000 police recruits this year. Press Release dated 30 March 2006>>> LOMIBAO ORDERS MANHUNT FOR DIGOS BUS BOMBERS - A crime syndicate calling itself the Urban Tiger Action Group led by a certain Commander Tiger has been identified as responsible for yesterday's explosion inside a passenger bus in Digos City, Davao del Sur that wounded 17 persons. Press Release dated 30 March 2006>>> 14 TMG MEN CHARGED FOR C-5 SHOOTING INCIDENT - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today approved the filing of administrative charges against 14 members of the Traffic Management Group who figured in the mistaken shooting of a businessman in Pasig City last March 7. Press Release dated 29 March 2006>>> URGENCY OF ANTI-TERROR LAW - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today echoed the urgent call of President Arroyo for the passage of the anti-terrorism law in the wake of the recent bombing incident in downtown Jolo, Sulu that killed nine persons and wounded 20 others. Press Release dated 29 March 2006>>> PNP CONDEMNS KILLING OF IAS OFFICER - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao condemns the killing of Police Chief Inspector Renato Marasigan of the Philippine National Police Internal Affairs Service as a cowardly act perpetrated against an officer of the law. Press Release dated 29 March 2006>>> PNP ON 75-DAY SUMMER ALERT - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao has placed the 120,000-strong PNP on high state of readiness to undertake a nationwide security and public safety plan to ensure an uneventful observance of the summer vacation season. Press Release dated 28 March 2006>>> DONATIONS FOR LEYTE LANDSLIDE IS VOLUNTARY - The Philippine National Police today clarified that donations by PNP personnel for victims of the killer landslide in St. Bernard, Southern Leyte is strictly voluntary. Press Release dated 27 March 2006>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF PDG ARTURO C LOMIBAO, PNP CHIEF - I am saddened by the public release of the Commission on Human Rights findings of the March 2005 Bicutan hostage crisis without giving us the chance to present our side, and sans the basic courtesy of furnishing first the PNP with a copy of its report. Press Release dated 23 March 2006>>> PNP SUMMIT ON CYBER CRIME - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today urged police officials to improve the capability of law enforcement and raise the level of awareness on modern trends in investigation of cyber crime. Press Release dated 22 March 2006>>> 878 PNP SENIOR OFFICERS PROMOTED - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today administered the oath of office to 878 police senior officers who were promoted to the rank of Senior Superintendent, Police Superintendent and Chief Inspector. Press Release dated 20 March 2006>>> PRESS STATEMENT OF POLICE SR SUPT SAMUEL D PAGDILAO JR, PNP SPOKESMAN - Kidnapping remains a priority concern of the PNP and our operating units, primarily the Police Anti-Criime and Emergency Response (PACER) keeps focus on continuing efforts to prevent and control kidnapping. Press Release dated 17 March 2006>>> PNP WARNS AGAINST NAME DROPPER - Police authorities today warned the public from falling prey to the activities of some unscrupulous individuals dropping the name of PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao to dupe or shake down unsuspecting victims. Press Release dated 14 March 2006>>> 1 NPA TERRORIST KILLED IN BATANGAS; POLICE REPEL ATTACK IN DAVAO ORIENTAL - Police and military troops killed a suspected New People’s Army terrorist and seized five high-powered assault rifles during an encounter shortly after midnight today in Batangas. Press Release dated 13 March 2006>>> PNP: RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IS A MATTER OF POLICY - The Philippine National Police today said the issue of alleged human rights violation is part of the hazards and risks of the job that all law enforcement personnel face. Press Release dated 11 March 2006>>> FBI OFFICIAL VISITS CAMP CRAME - The second man in command of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation today paid a courtesy call on PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao. Press Release dated 11 March 2006>>> PAN IS NEW TMG CHIEF - PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao today ordered the administrative relief of Chief Superintendent Augusto Angcanan as Director of the Traffic Management Group. Press Release dated 10 March 2006>>> ANTI-ILLEGAL GAMBLING DRIVE CONTINUE WITHOUT LET-UP - Thirty (30) police unit commanders have been relieved from post in accordance with the One-Strike Policy of the PNP leadership on local commanders who will fall short of expectation in the campaign against illegal gambling. Press Release dated 05 March 2006>>> LOMIBAO RECALLS MOBILE GROUP COPS ASSIGNED AS BODYGUARDS - Amidst the expected escalation of hostile actions and atrocities by the communist New People's Army in the countryside, PNP Chief, Director General Arturo C Lomibao has ordered the recall of all Regional and Provincial Mobile Group personnel serving as bodyguards to local executives and businessmen. Press Release dated 04 March 2006>>> PNP BACK TO NORMAL ALERT - In accordance with the lifting of Presidential Proclamation 1017 by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, the Chief of the Philippine National Police, Director General Arturo C Lomibao ordered the downgrading of the nationwide alert level to normal status effective 12:00 noon today. Press Release dated 03 March 2006>>> |
