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2025 crime rate down by 12.4% - PNP

Manila, Jan. 3 -- Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. reported on Saturday that the country's overall crime rate declined by 12.4 percent in 2025 compa... Read More


PNP probes links between smuggled cigs haul in Batangas, Malabon

Manila, Jan. 2 -- Acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Friday ordered all police units to look into the possible connection between the PHP2.6 billion w... Read More


8 wanted persons nabbed, P8.8-M drugs seized in new year police ops

Manila, Jan. 2 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) seized PHP8.8 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested eight most wanted persons in a series of operations to mark the new year. In a stateme... Read More


PNP vows smarter, faster, more responsive police ops in 2026

Manila, Jan. 1 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday committed to further enhancing its operations in 2026 to meet the needs of communities. "We also commit to Enhanced Managing Police ... Read More


Anti-carnapping op leads to P1.1-B smuggled cigs haul in Batangas

Manila, Jan. 1 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) will conduct a thorough investigation into the PHP1.1 billion worth of smuggled cigarettes discovered during an anti-carnapping operation in Bata... Read More


PNP: Casualties reported but New Year celebrations generally peaceful

Manila, Jan. 1 -- New Year celebrations nationwide were generally peaceful, with no fatalities and no major crimes reported, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Thursday. However, the PNP recor... Read More


Public urged to coordinate with authorities on firecracker disposal

Manila, Dec. 31 -- The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Wednesday urged residents to coordinate with local police stations or fire authorities for the proper disposal of unused firecra... Read More


PCSO allots P202-M for jackpot prizes of Ultra Lotto 6/58 draws

Manila, Dec. 30 -- The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has increased the Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot to PHP202.6 million to be drawn on Tuesday night. In a statement, Melquiades Robles, PCS... Read More


Cops warned of zero tolerance for indiscriminate firing

Manila, Dec. 30 -- As part of the heightened security measures for the holiday season, Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Tuesday reiterated its stric... Read More


HPG colonel faces raps for mauling cop over parking row

Manila, Dec. 29 -- The former chief of the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group's (PNP-HPG) Investigation Management Division is facing criminal and administrative complaints for allegedly ... Read More