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November 23, 2011
Ombudsman OKs graft raps vs Mike Arroyo over choppers deal

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 23, 2011) – Finding probable cause, a  fact-finding panel of the Office of the Ombudsman has recommended the filing of graft charges against former first gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo for involvement in the allegedly anomalous second-hand choppers purchase by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in 2009.

The panel said Mike Arroyo has liability for "undue injury to the government" and "for entering into a contract grossly disadvantageous to government."

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 23, 2011) – Finding probable cause, a  fact-finding panel of the Office of the Ombudsman has recommended the filing of graft charges against former first gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo for involvement in the allegedly anomalous second-hand choppers purchase by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in 2009.

The panel said Mike Arroyo has liability for "undue injury to the government" and "for entering into a contract grossly disadvantageous to government."

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 23, 2011) – Finding probable cause, a  fact-finding panel of the Office of the Ombudsman has recommended the filing of graft charges against former first gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo for involvement in the allegedly anomalous second-hand choppers purchase by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in 2009.

The panel said Mike Arroyo has liability for "undue injury to the government" and "for entering into a contract grossly disadvantageous to government."

November 5, 2011
Sandiganbayan sends 9 police execs to jail for graft

 

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 5, 2011) - Nine former officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) will spend 6 to 10 years in jail after the Sandiganbayan convicted them of graft in connection with the ghost purchase of P38.2-million worth of combat uniforms and equipment in 1992.

Among those convicted of graft were former PNP logistics command (LogCom) chief Director Everlino Nartatez, then service store system administrator, Senior Superintendent Alejandro Espiritu Jr., former Logcom procurement center chief, Superintendent Obedio Espena, and former chief of the directorate for materials Superintendent Alejandro Camello.

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 5, 2011) - Nine former officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) will spend 6 to 10 years in jail after the Sandiganbayan convicted them of graft in connection with the ghost purchase of P38.2-million worth of combat uniforms and equipment in 1992.

July 20, 2011
Bongat flares up over police inefficiency

Naga City (July 18, 2011) - City mayor John Bongat has expressed disappointment over the poor performance of Philippine National Police (PNP) Naga City in preventing crimes despite of the support given them by his office.

Naga City (July 18, 2011) - City mayor John Bongat has expressed disappointment over the poor performance of Philippine National Police (PNP) Naga City in preventing crimes despite of the support given them by his office.

He called the PNP’s attention to the series of robbery hold-up here particularly those carried out by attackers riding motorcycle in tandem victimizing unsuspecting civilians for the past days.

July 18, 2011
PNP findings on chopper purchase mess known today

MANILA, Philippines (July 18, 2011) - The Philippine National Police (PNP) shall announce today the result of their probe on 2 helicopters reportedly previously owned by the family of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo but passed on as brand-new when purchased by the agency in 2009.

MANILA, Philippines (July 18, 2011) - The Philippine National Police (PNP) shall announce today the result of their probe on 2 helicopters reportedly previously owned by the family of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo but passed on as brand-new when purchased by the agency in 2009.

The result of the investigation was supposed to be released Friday last week but PNP chief Director General Raul Bacalzo gave the Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management (DIDM) a 48-extension that ends today.

July 16, 2011
Robredo: no shortcut to punish Duterte

MANILA Philippines (July 16, 2011) - While there is basis for filing an administrative case against Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) cannot impose sanction on the mayor because a formal complaint that the DILG or the Office of President can act on is non-existent as yet.

MANILA Philippines (July 16, 2011) - While there is basis for filing an administrative case against Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) cannot impose sanction on the mayor because a formal complaint that the DILG or the Office of President can act on is non-existent as yet.

July 12, 2011
Robredo sues police officials in purchase scam

MANILA, Philippines (July 12, 2011) - At least four police officials are now being sued for their involvement in questionable multi-million peso procurement of choppers, rubber boats and one patrol boat during the term of former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

MANILA, Philippines (July 12, 2011) - At least four police officials are now being sued for their involvement in questionable multi-million peso procurement of choppers, rubber boats and one patrol boat during the term of former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo announced today that he has ordered the filing of charges against Director George Piano, Senior Superintendent Loi Saligumba, Senior Superintendent Nolan Antonia and Superintendent Edgar Bataan - all of the Philippine National Police (PNP).

July 5, 2011
Lacson: Arroyo-owned choppers 'forcibly' sold as brand-new to PNP

MANILA, Philippines (July 5, 2011) - Two of the 3 helicopters purchased as brand-new by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in 2009 were allegedly previously owned by the family of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo since 2004 based on documents and flight logs.

MANILA, Philippines  (July 5, 2011) - Two of the 3 helicopters purchased as brand-new by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in 2009 were allegedly previously owned by the family of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo since 2004 based on documents and flight logs.

July 2, 2011
Olea case jitters? Iriga police chief sacked

NAGA City (July 2 2011) – Apparently feeling enormous public pressure to produce results on a high-profile case, the Provincial Police Office of Camarines Sur sacked the police chief of Iriga City for being too slow to resolve the ambush-slay of broadcaster Romeo Olea.

NAGA City (July 2 2011) – Apparently feeling enormous public pressure to produce results on a high-profile case, the Provincial Police Office of Camarines Sur sacked the police chief of Iriga City for being too slow to resolve the ambush-slay of broadcaster Romeo Olea.

PS/Supt. Procopio Lipana, the OIC Provincial Director of the Philippine National Police (PNP) , confirmed today the relief of P/S Ronald Briones on the ground of inefficiency.

June 22, 2011
New CAMSUR police head unfazed by governor’s tirades

Naga City (June 21, 2011) – In reaction to Governor Villafuerte's opposition to his appointment as the Police Provincial Director of Camarines Sur, Police Senior Superintendent Procopio Lipana  said that anytime he can pack up his things and leave his office here as if they do not want him to work here.

Naga City (June 21, 2011) – Anytime, he can pack up his things and leave his office here as the Philippine National Police (PNP) Provincial Director of Camarines Sur if he is ordered to go back to Camp Crame. His assignment here is not a big deal. He can depart from this place anytime if they do not want him to work here.

This was the statement issued by Police Senior Superintendent Procopio Lipana during a media conference when asked about his reaction on Governor L-Ray Villafuerte’s opposition to his appointment as Provincial Police head of Camarines Sur.

June 14, 2011
Bikol police creates Task Force Olea

Naga City (June 13 2011) – The Philippine National Police (PNP) Regional Office has promptly created a task force that shall investigate the killing of Romeo Olea, the radio reporter-announcer who was shot dead this morning in Nabua town.

Naga City (June 13 2011) – The Philippine National Police (PNP) Regional Office has promptly created a task force that shall investigate the killing of Romeo Olea, the radio reporter-announcer who was shot dead this morning in Nabua town.

PNP Regional Director Cecilio Calleja Jr. has ordered Senior Superintendent Victor Deona to head Task Force Olea, which shall focus on the investigation of the mediaman ‘s killing.

Olea was the second media man killed after the May 2010 elections.

February 7, 2011
Jail Warden in Trouble Over Seized Marijuana Sachets

LEGAZPI CITY, (4 February 2011) – The jail warden of this city is in hot water after Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA ) agents seized from a cell some eight sachets of dried marijuana during a surprised inspection last January 31, according to a high official of the drug enforcement agency.

LEGAZPI CITY, (4 February 2011) – The jail warden of this city is in hot water after Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA ) agents seized from a cell some eight sachets of dried marijuana during a surprised inspection last January 31, according to a high official of the drug enforcement agency.

Gen. Pedrito Magsino (Retired), PDEA Bicol regional director, disclosed yesterday (Feb. 3) that during a surprised inspection of the city jail compound their drug sniffing K9 dogs pointed to the location of the eight sachets dried marijuana leaves.

January 16, 2011
Albay Cops First to Undergo "Back to Basics" Training

CAMP SIMEON OLA. Legazpi City (12 January) - - THE FIRST BATCH of policemen from the Municipal Police Station (MPS) in Bacacay, Albay is the first to undergo a “back-to- basics” training here in Bikol following a national directive issued by PNP Director General Raul M. Bacalzo last November and reiterated in a pronouncement last January 5.

CAMP SIMEON OLA. Legazpi City (12 January) - - THE FIRST BATCH of policemen from the Municipal Police Station (MPS) in Bacacay, Albay is the first to undergo a “back-to- basics” training here in Bikol following a national directive issued by PNP Director General Raul M. Bacalzo last November and reiterated in a pronouncement last January 5.