90 CIDG members finish contact tracing training

August 16, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday said 90 members of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) have completed their contact tracing training and seminar for individuals who have exposure with those positive for coronavirus disease. In a radio

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Abu Sayyaf leader Susukan to be placed under military’s custody – official

August 16, 2020

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is coordinating with the Philippine National Police (PNP) on the transfer of Abu Sayyaf sub-leader Abduljahid “Edang” Susukan under its custody. In a video message, Major Gen. Edgard Arevalo, AFP spokesperson, said on

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6 PhilHealth regional officials go on leave amid corruption probes

August 16, 2020

Malacañang on Sunday said six Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) regional officers have filed their leave of absence following the call of Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Menardo Guevarra. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the officials were

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Over P81-M of “shabu” found at courier firm’s office in Mandaue City – PDEA

August 16, 2020

A total of P81.6-million worth of illegal drugs were seized at J&T Express Regional Headquarters in Mandaue City last Saturday. According to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), its personnel were conducting random inspection in the courier service’s office around

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P13-M illegal drugs confiscated in Lanao del Sur buy-bust

August 16, 2020

Around P13 million worth of illegal drugs were seized from four alleged drug suspects in a buy-bust operation in Lanao Del Sur on August 14. According to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), the suspects were arrested around 4:30 pm

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PNP to step up campaign vs cyberbullying among youth

August 16, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Saturday ordered the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) to step up its campaign against cyberbullying that victimizes the youth on social media platforms. “With the surge of technological advancements, cybercrimes became one

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DILG chief Año gets COVID-19 anew

August 16, 2020

Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año is again tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In a statement on Sunday, Año said he began experiencing flu-like symptoms, including sore throat and body aches last August 13. “I began my self-quarantine

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Alleged NPA killed in Negros Oriental

August 15, 2020

An alleged member of New People’s Army (NPA) was killed while two soldiers were wounded in a separate clash in Negros Oriental on Friday, a military spokesman reported Saturday. Captain Cenon Pancito III, spokesman of the 3rd Infantry Division, said

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