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IAS separation from PNP may not be necessary – DILG
The Internal Affairs Service calls for separation from the PNP following the 'ninja cops' controversy
[PODCAST] Ninja cops: Ang isyung nagpabagsak sa hepe ng PNP
Ano ang implikasyon ng isyu tungkol sa ninja cops sa kampanya laban sa droga ni Pangulong Duterte? Pakinggan ang talakayan nila researcher-writer Jodesz Gavilan, police reporter Rambo Talabong, at Senate reporter Aika Rey.
Get to know Metro Manila's new police chief Debold Sinas
Brigadier General Debold Sinas is coming in from Cebu City to take charge of the National Capital Region Police Office. Learn more about him.
PNP imposes weekday golf ban on cops
(3rd UPDATE) Philippine National Police OIC Lieutenant General Archie Francisco Gamboa issues the order as he works on rebuilding public confidence in cops
Gamboa: PNP to win back public confidence after Albayalde controversy
'To some extent, there’s a bit of a loss on credibility on the part of the PNP,' says PNP officer-in-charge Lieutenant General Archie Francisco Gamboa
From tough cop to ‘coddler’: Oscar Albayalde’s fall from grace
Oscar Albayalde was known as a strict cop. A year and 6 months later, a defeated Albayalde steps down from his post, amid piling allegations that he was not strict enough with his own men.
Panelo sees weak evidence vs Albayalde in Senate hearings
The Malacañang spokesman can't say for certain if President Rodrigo Duterte asked Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde to resign
PNP OIC Gamboa to cops: Ignore controversy, do your jobs
Philippine National Police Officer-in-charge Lieutenant General Archie Francisco Gamboa addresses the 190,000-strong police force after General Oscar Albayalde resigns early Monday morning
READ: Oscar Albayalde's resignation statement to the PNP
Here is Philippine National Police chief General Oscar Albayalde's resignation statement read before thousands of cops early Monday morning
Resigned PNP chief Albayalde to still enjoy retirement benefits
Resigned Philippine National Police General Oscar Albayalde will retire with the full benefits of a 4-star general
Archie Gamboa is PNP officer-in-charge after Albayalde resigns
Lieutenant General Archie Francisco Gamboa is one of the top contenders to replace resigned police chief General Oscar Albayalde
Amid 'ninja cops' issue, Albayalde steps down as PNP chief
(UPDATED) This comes after weeks of allegations that he was complicit with 'ninja cops' in a 2013 Pampanga anti-drug operation
Metro Manila's next top cop sees diversity, big population as challenges
Brigadier General Debold Sinas makes the big leap from director of Central Visayas police regional director based in Cebu City to chief of the premiere NCR police office
Central Visayas top cop Debold Sinas is next Metro Manila police chief
Incumbent National Capital Region Police Office chief Major General Guillermo Eleazar is set to become the Philippine National Police's chief of the Directorial Staff
DOJ summons 'ninja cops' in reinvestigation
The 13 policemen are directed to appear at the Department of Justice on Wednesday, October 16
Albayalde threatens to sue ex-general who implicated him in 2013 drug operation
'Lacadin has a lot of explaining to do and he will have his day in court,' says Philippine National Police chief General Oscar Albayalde, after denying rumors that he has resigned
Senators grill Albayalde on how a 'ninja cop' got a juicy post
Major Rodney Balayo IV, who is among the alleged ninja cops, served as the deputy police chief of Tagaytay City. He is now on 'floating status.'
Ex-police general: Albayalde told me he 'got a little' from 2013 drug raid
Retired police general Rudy Lacadin tells a Senate panel that top cop Oscar Albayalde, who was Pampanga police chief then, made the comment when he called him about his investigation into a controversial drug operation
Albayalde: I will fire 'ninja cops' if reinvestigation shows wrongdoing
Both the PNP's Internal Affairs Service and the National Police Commission are reinvestigating administrative liability of the so-called 'ninja cops' involved in a 2013 Pampanga drug operation
'Zip it,' Sotto tells Malacañang officials questioning 'ninja cops' probe
Senate President Vicente Sotto III makes the statement after Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo claimed that the Senate investigation has become 'politicized'
Senate orders arrest of 'ninja cop' after repeated no-show at hearings
Master Sergeant Ronald Santos is among the 13 cops involved in a questionable drug operation in Pampanga in 2013
Death threats? Albayalde says Magalong can request escorts from PNP
'He can always write us, even direct, request directly to me,' says Philippine National Police General Oscar Albayalde
Albayalde: Let's ‘move on’ from ‘ninja cops’ issue
‘I enjoin everyone to move on now that the President has spoken,’ says Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde, after President Rodrigo Duterte called for people to listen for his side on the 'ninja cops' issue
Albayalde vows a cleaner police force with police training institute
'The PNP will see to it that the NPTI will produce only ideal police officers and men and specifically, those who have the moral fiber not to engage in illegal activities,' says PNP chief General Oscar Albayalde
Duterte defends Albayalde: 'He has the right to be heard'
'[Due process is] given to the criminals.... It should be given to a general of the Philippine National Police because under the laws we're all equal,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
Claims vs Manila 'drug queen' still only 'speculation' – PDEA
After repeatedly branding her as a 'drug queen' 'law enforcers say they are still in the process of building a case against former barangay chief Guia Gomez Castro
Gordon lashes out at Albayalde: 'You dropped the ball big time'
Senator Richard Gordon says PNP chief General Oscar Albayalde 'handheld' to this day a group of cops involved in an irregular drug operation in Pampanga in 2013
Senate detains alleged 'ninja cop' Baloyo in Bilibid
(UPDATED) 'Alam mo nagsisinungaling ka,' Senator Panfilo Lacson tells Major Rodney Baloyo, one of the alleged ninja cops, as the Senate cites him in contempt
Police investigator clears Albayalde in 2013 'ninja cops' buy-bust
But PNP chief Oscar Albayalde is still accused by PDEA chief Aaron Aquino of attempting to delay the dismissal of the 13 'ninja cops' involved in the anomalous operation
'Tarnished' PNP stint? Senators doubt, defend Albayalde
'Whatever happens, indeed, his stint as PNP chief is tarnished by this revelation. It's a very serious allegation,' says Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon
'Spectacle of a grand cover-up': Senate hearing bares how 'ninja cops' remain in service
(UPDATED) 'Why are you trying to get the people off the hook? Are you the mafia or the PNP?' asks Senator Richard Gordon, without naming names
Duterte to await Año probe before deciding on Albayalde's fate
President Rodrigo Duterte says he will be 'fair' in deciding whether or not to fire Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde, who retires in a month
Albayalde fires back at Magalong: You could have eliminated 'ninja cops' yourself
(UPDATED) 'Hindi ko alam kung anong gustong ipalabas ni General Magalong,' says an irked PNP chief General Oscar Albayalde
Albayalde intervened in dismissal of Pampanga 'ninja cops' – PDEA chief
(5th UPDATE) When they were police regional directors, PDEA chief Aaron Aquino says he was asked if he can review a dismissal order against alleged 'ninja cops' by now PNP chief Oscar Albayalde
After 'ninja cops' revelation, PNP recalls PDEA chief's escorts
'The normal is two, and that is allowed by the Alunan doctrine, even if you were regional director, or even if you were police chief,' says Philippine National Police chief General Oscar Albayalde
At least 3 arrest warrants out vs Manila 'drug queen'
(UPDATED) Alleged Manila drug queen Guia Gomez Castro is wanted by at least 3 courts, according to Metro Manila police chief Major General Guillermo Eleazar
Senate to send 'ninja cops' list to Duterte
Senate President Vicente Sotto III asks: 'What due diligence' is the Philippine National Police talking about when the President is asking for the list?
PNP invokes 'rights' as Senate allows naming of 'ninja cops'
'We request, however that the Senate exercise due diligence in protecting the rights of these persons,' says the Philippine National Police
Senate authorizes panels to divulge 'ninja cops' info from executive session
Seventeen senators vote in favor of making public the list of cops involved in drug recycling
Drug war documents submitted to Supreme Court 'rubbish'
Law group Center for International Law or CenterLaw wants to cite in contempt the Office the Solicitor General and the Philippine National Police
With Duterte’s blessing, cops hunt convicts with defective arrest list
Without warrants, police commence their hunt for convicts freed through the GCTA with a rushed and unchecked list from the Bureau of Corrections
China-backed telco also wants to build structures in PH police camps
But unlike the military, DILG Secretary Eduardo Año holds off the deal with Dito Telecommunity (formerly Mislatel), citing concerns over ‘some provisions’ in the proposal
Eleazar slams PDEA chief Aquino for 'rampant' shabu recycling claim
Metro Manila police chief Major General Guillermo Eleazar says the PNP leadership has continuously purged its ranks of bad eggs
Only court can stop police rearrest of convicts released under GCTA- PNP official
"We always take cue from the Department of Justice," says Police Lieutenant General Archie Francisco Gamboa
Meet 'Mariang Pulis': Philippines' first all-women police station in Siquijor town
Siquijor top cop Colonel Angela Rejano says the all-women police station in Maria town 'signals the time to move forward' in strengthening the role of women in Philippine law enforcement
PNP plans to arrest Joma Sison through Interpol
The Philippine National Police is preparing to ask the International Criminal Police Organization to issue a red notice against exiled communist leader Joma Sison
PNP also rearrests prisoners not convicted of heinous crimes
Freed prisoners convicted of carnapping and robbery – which are not heinous crimes – are arrested again
Rappler Talk: Mary Joy Sta Rita on fighting back vs the PNP
Watch the interview live on Rappler at 1:30 pm on Monday, September 9
IN NUMBERS: Freed convicts rearrested amid GCTA mess
(3rd UPDATE) After the threat of police pursuit from President Rodrigo Duterte himself, released heinous crime convicts surrender to the Philippine National Police across the Philippines
PNP: If freed convicts fight back, they will be shot
'Kung manlalaban, wala tayong magagawa,' says Philippine National Police Oscar Albayalde
