Fugitive wanted for robberies, rape falls
MANILA, Philippines — After nearly a decade of evading authorities, a man wanted for multiple robberies and rape was arrested in Barangay Sta. Ana, Taguig City on Friday.
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Abra village chief survives ambush
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A barangay captain in Tayum, Abra was unhurt in an ambush in Bangued yesterday.
PNP official suspended for abusing 25 trainees
MANILA, Philippines — A police official who allegedly used excessive force in disciplining 25 police trainees in Las Piñas City in October last year was sanctioned with a suspension without pay for 31 days, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said yesterday.
Abu Sayyaf bandit surrenders
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — An Abu Sayyaf bandit based in Sulu surrendered to the Zamboanga peninsula regional police intelligence unit headquarters in this city on Friday.
South Korean held for raping, drugging compatriot
MANILA, Philippines — A South Korean man who allegedly raped and drugged his compatriot was arrested in Pasay City yesterday.
3 Army battalions to secure BARMM plebiscite
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Three Army battalions will be deployed during a plebiscite to ratify the creation of eight towns in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
QCPD to deploy ‘green cops’
MANILA, Philippines — Litterbugs beware: a group of police officers will patrol the streets of Quezon City and run after violators of environmental laws.
P106 million cocaine seized off Eastern Samar town
TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines — Two plastic bags, which contained 20 cocaine bricks, were found floating in the waters off the coast of Arteche, Eastern Samar on Friday.