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Philippine National Police

The latest news and top stories on the Philippine National Police. A prominent Philippines-based governmental body, the Philippine National Police (PNP) is dedicated to maintaining peace and order, preventing and investigating crimes, as well as enforcing laws. Its national headquarters are located at Camp Crame in Quezon City. The PNP’s main areas of focus include law enforcement, public safety and internal security. The institution is recognised for its crucial role in solving major crimes, conducting counter-terrorism operations and leading anti-drug campaigns, serving as the national police force of the Philippines.

Philippine National Police

Philippines holding historic election in Muslim autonomous region

Under a 2014 peace deal brokered by Malaysia, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front gave up its goal of a separate state in exchange for autonomy.

Filipino student kills schoolmate, then himself, in live-streamed shooting

Despite South China Sea clashes, Chinese and Philippine police boost cooperation

Philippine senator links fatal school shooting to 764 online extremist network

There are signs that the 764 network is targeting vulnerable Filipino children online, Senator Risa Hontiveros says at a hearing.

‘We love guns’: school shooting exposes reality of Philippine crisis

While the country has gun-control laws, most Filipinos simply ignore them and arm themselves without much difficulty, experts say.

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Two Grade 9 students, aged 14 and 15, are in custody after the deadly attack in Tacloban City.

Fatal shooting exposes ‘systemic failures’ in Philippine schools

The tragedy has sparked concern among educators amid the rise of bullying in public schools and the lack of safety mechanisms on campus.

Wave of Philippine government website hacks raises alarm over weak cybersecurity

Analysts warned that repeated breaches of high-profile state websites could erode trust even if no sensitive data was stolen.

Hacking of Philippine Senate’s website spotlights widening political crisis

In earlier messages seen on the hacked website, which has been restored, a group demanded accountability and slammed ‘corrupt networks’.

Filipino ex-cop in South Korean’s murder caught after 2 years on the run

Rafael Dumlao had been in hiding since the Philippine Supreme Court upheld a lower court conviction for Jee Ick-joo’s murder.

Who is dela Rosa, the ICC-wanted lawmaker holed up in the Philippine Senate?

The ex-police chief, accused by the ICC of crimes in Duterte’s drug war, is evading arrest over the bloody campaign that killed thousands.

Philippine parliament start vote on Sara Duterte’s impeachment bid

If more than one third of the lower house backs her impeachment, the ‌Senate will be required to convene a trial with its members as jurors.

Filipino taxi driver suspended after overcharging K-pop star Soobin in Cebu

Footage from the TXT member shows the driver demanding more than triple the usual price of a trip from the airport.

Philippine ex-general arrested after call for military to ‘reset’ society

Romeo Poquiz had publicly called for the armed forces to ‘withdraw their support’ from Marcos over the flood control corruption scandal.

How illegal firecrackers ignite a dangerous Philippine new year tradition

Despite decades of regulation, warnings and police raids, Filipinos continue to welcome the new year with explosive celebrations.

Philippines to get up to US$3.5 billion defence aid to counter ‘serious threats’

A US senator says the support for Manila and other allies reflects the threats posed by China and its partners in the ‘axis of aggressors’.

Philippine anti-drug unit disbanded after teen accuses officers of rape, robbery

The 18-year-old student reported that the officers had forced their way into her home, taken her jewellery and mobile phone, and raped her.

Philippines and Japan signal defence pact’s depth via aid to quake-hit Cebu

The humanitarian mission is partly aimed at addressing regional concerns over the pact’s objectives, analysts say.

Philippine protests: voices mark moral outrage in ‘dangerous, hopeful’ period

Tens of thousands flooded the streets to denounce government corruption, with a number calling for President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr to resign.

Terror in the deep: a Philippine lake’s myths are rewritten in bones

Legends say Lake Taal’s volcano was born of betrayal. Today, that folklore feels less like a myth and more like a grim metaphor.

Why Beijing’s new plan to bolster its South China Sea claims has Manila worried

Senior Philippine official calls Chinese announcement a pretext for ‘eventual occupation’ as analysts warn of higher tensions.

Was Philippine police chief sacked for rejecting ‘overpriced’ gun deal?

The saga threatens to ensnare top officials while exposing the deepening rift between the Philippines’ executive and legislative branches.

Philippine police chief sacked after just 84 days in record-short tenure

President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr had praised Nicolas Torre III as ‘our new champion’ less than a month before dismissing him.

A knockout idea? Philippines police chief accepts boxing challenge from Duterte’s son

General Torre said he had booked a stadium to fight Sebastian Duterte and ‘it’s up to him whether he shows up or not’.

Sack of bones, Duterte drug war add to growing Philippine cock fighters mystery

Three sacks pulled from Taal Lake as justice secretary notes ‘intersection’ in drug war operations and cock fighters’ deaths.

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