MANILA, Philippines — A man allegedly shot his ex-partner dead in Quezon Province in what police are now investigating as a “crime of passion,” the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. The suspect reportedly killed the victim at his workplace, a clothing shop in Lucena City, on Thursday morning, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño said

MANILA, Philippines — Highway Patrol Group (HPG) Police Brig. Gen. Hansel Marantan has been appointed the new director of the Police Regional Office Calabarzon (PRO 4A) effective on Monday. The appointment came through the Philippine National Police Directorate for Personnel and Records Management (PNP DPRM) General Orders No. NHQ-GO-DES-2026-1126 dated March 9. READ: 8 ranking

A group of retired Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) alumni has urged Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla not to turn the investigation into Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Chief Fire Director Jesus Fernan into a 'spectacle'.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP HPG) is investigating allegations of police officers escorting VIPs without proper authorization, spokesperson Lt.

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) destroyed over P16-million worth of marijuana during an eradication operation on Wednesday in a communal forest in Kibungan, Benguet. Authorities uprooted and burned 8,350 fully grown marijuana plants and 120 kilograms of dried stocks across four plantation sites totaling about 1,400 square meters. “We will not stop.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has ordered the agency’s Intelligence Group to coordinate with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to investigate a Jordanian national allegedly linked to the Bondi Beach attack.

MANILA, Philippines — Gambling tycoon Atong Ang remains at large despite multiple raids on at least 20 places where he is believed to be hiding since January, Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said on Monday. Ang is facing multiple arrest warrants over several counts of kidnapping filed against him in courts

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Monday defended the agency’s use of motorcycle escorts to secure VIPs in transit. This followed Senate public order committee chairperson Sen. JV Ejercito questioning the PNP Highway Patrol Group (HPG) at a hearing last Wednesday for allegedly escorting 20 to 30

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said crime rates across the country decreased by 19.96 percent in February 2026.

The Philippine National Police welcomed a Supreme Court ruling on the admissibility of evidence not in plain view during a lawful arrest, assuring the public that law enforcers would not abuse the decision.

Following the arrest of a suspected Chinese spy in Batangas, the Philippine National Police has beefed up operations against espionage.

MANILA, Philippines — The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has arrested vlogger Norman Mangusin, more publicly known as Francis Leo Marcos, National Police Commission (Napolcom) Executive Officer Rafael Calinisan said on Tuesday. “I confirm that the PNP (Philippine National Police) CIDG NCR (National Capital Region) just arrested Mangusin in Sheraton Hotel by virtue of

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has launched an investigation into the alleged involvement of former police officials in criminal syndicates, following an order from the PNP chief.

he Philippines still has no plans to rejoin the International Criminal Court, Malacañang said on Monday, as the Philippine National Police (PNP) prepares for possible protest actions marking the first anniversary of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest and detention in The Hague.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) revealed that two police officers and three civilians arrested during a Taguig City buy-bust operation allegedly attempted to hold up operatives during the drug sting.

Two police officers and three other individuals were arrested in a drug buy-bust operation conducted by the Philippine National Police – Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) in Taguig City.

The Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP HPG) announced it will study the use of more comfortable uniforms for its officers in anticipation of the hot, dry season.

The Philippine National Police Women and Children Protection Center announced that reported cases of online baby selling have reached nine in 2026, already exceeding the eight cases recorded throughout 2025.

The Philippine National Police has expressed support for the Presidential Communications Office's initiative to combat fake news, offering technical assistance.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has stated there is no verified security threat to the country, despite an online post circulating that claimed nationwide class and work suspensions from March 4 to 6.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it was deploying more female officers to assist victims of violence against women and their children (VAWC).

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it will comply with a Supreme Court (SC) ruling that items seized during a lawful warrantless arrest are admissible as…

MANILA, Philippines — Gambling tycoon Atong Ang remains at large despite multiple raids in at least 20 locations since last January, Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), said on Monday. Ang is wanted on kidnapping charges in connection with the disappearance of at least 34 cockfighting enthusiasts (sabungeros) who allegedly cheated in his games between

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) defended the arrest of two protesters following a clash with authorities during the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is considering the use of drones to curb illegal tobacco smuggling, following successful crackdowns that yielded hundreds of millions in contraband.

A Social Weather Stations survey indicates that most Filipinos believe Senator Ronald dela Rosa should be held accountable for drug war killings that occurred during his tenure as chief of the Philippine National Police.

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Monday urged the agency’s personnel “not to be provoked” ahead of protest actions for the 40th anniversa

Families of missing cockfighters (sabungeros) have called on the Philippine National Police Chief to transfer detained police suspects to a regular jail facility. They also urged judicial authorities to intervene.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is on alert for possible protests marking the first year of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s detention at the International Criminal Court…

Allegedly undocumented cigarettes valued at ₱132,000, believed to be linked to illicit contraband trade in Central Luzon, were confiscated in Nueva Vizcaya by the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP HPG).

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP HPG) recorded a 14.25-percent decrease in carnapping cases in the first two months of 2026. In a briefing in Camp Crame on Friday, HPG spokesperson Lt. Nadame Malang said the unit recorded 391 carnapping incidents from Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2026; a drop

LUCENA CITY, QUEZON, Philippines — The government-run Quezon National High School (QNHS) in Lucena City received a bomb threat on Thursday morning, prompting authorities to inspect the campus and temporarily evacuate those inside, police said. In a spot report, the Philippine National Police in Quezon province said the alleged threat was sent through a chat

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is exploring the acquisition of electric vehicles for its mobile fleet, a move prompted by increasing fuel prices exacerbated by the conflict in the Middle East.

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. refuted claims by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s counsel that killings have continued under the Marcos administration.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) plans to distribute approximately 700 motorcycles to various units to enhance the security of foreign tourists visiting the country.

Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has ordered a review of all cases against police officers implicated in alleged killings since 2022.

MANILA, Philippines — An alleged member of the Dawlah Islamiyah–Maguid Group was apprehended by authorities at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 on Feb. 25. In a statement on Friday, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the suspect was tagged in an improvised explosive device attack that targeted a

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has intensified security measures in Tawi-Tawi to prevent high-profile individuals from using 'backdoor exits' to evade the law.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it was expecting groups with “opposing views,” stressing that public safety was its “primary responsibility” at protest actio

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. urged the public to report the sale of illegal cigarettes retail outlets across the country. “As part of the nationwide crackdown, the PNP is calling on citizens to act as the ‘eyes and ears’ of the police,” Nartatez said in a statement

Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. is advocating for greater investment in the Philippine National Police Academy as the agency transitions away from the Philippine Military Academy.