Philippine National Police taps fitness vlogger to whip cops into shape
As stipulated by a law, members of the police force “must [weigh] not more or less than 5 kilograms of the standard weight corresponding to his or her height, age and sex.”
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Can jailed former president Duterte be Davao City mayor? Here’s what the interior and local department says
Mr. Duterte’s term as Davao City mayor is set to begin on June 30, but he is still detained at the ICC, awaiting his confirmation of charges hearing on September 23.
Philippine police officers may be taught Korean to help them assist tourists
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission met with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Manila and the United Korean Community Association in the Philippines to discuss…
Philippine National Police reports rise in voyeurism, online libel cases for 2024
Data from the anti-cybercrime police unit released on January 16 showed an 18 percent increase in cases of voyeurism, from 294 incidents in 2023 to 347 in 2024.
Suspected Chinese drone ‘non-operational’ when recovered – Philippine Navy
The fishermen found the drone with the markings “HY-119” in the waters off San Pascual town, Masbate last Dec. 30. They turned it over to the Philippine National Police and…
Armed Forces of the Philippines assures ‘systems in place’ amid report of Chinese hacking
US-based Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday morning that three of its informants had revealed a new breach flagged last August, targeting the Philippines’ executive branch and…
Philippine National Police partners with TikTok vs online scams, exploitation
The PNP did not specify the terms of the “partnership” but the Anti-Cybercrime Group's public information officer Lt. Wallen Mae Arancillo told reporters on Thursday that it…
Abducted US vlogger in Philippines Zamboanga del Norte believed dead, body still missing
Elliot Eastman was kidnapped from Sibuco town on October 17 by four armed men posing as officers. He was shot in the leg while resisting, according to police.
Philippines, Malaysia to jointly boost search, rescue capabilities in air travel
Under the agreement, the Civil Aviation Authorities of both the Philippines and Malaysia will form a working group among its experts to exchange best practices and develop…
Alert issued vs. fake ‘celeb-bait’ INQUIRER.net ads circulating online
INQUIRER.net previously cautioned readers against stories falsely bearing its brand circulating online last October.