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Senate panel orders arrest of 'ninja cop' in Pampanga raid

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 09 11:19 AM

MANILA - The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on Wednesday ordered the arrest of a Pampanga cop tagged in a raid in 2013 where he and his fellow policemen allegedly made off with millions of pesos worth of narcotics. Read more »

The ANC Brief: Potentially 'explosive' hearing

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 09 04:00 AM

The Senate hearings on “ninja cops” will continue today. Here are the big stories making the headlines on ANC today: Read more »

Sotto vows another 'explosive' revelation in 'ninja cops' probe

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 08 03:17 PM

MANILA - Sen. Vicente Sotto III said the public should expect an “explosive” revelation in the Senate’s probe on the police force’s alleged recycling of illegal drugs. Read more »

The ANC Brief: A matter of destiny

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 08 04:00 AM

If the PNP chief had his way, he would want us all to move on from the controversies surrounding his involvement in illegal drugs. Here are the top stories making the headlines on ANC today: Read more »

OPINION: Duterte’s overseas fans erupt with rage as police scandal taints anti-crime stance

Inday Espina-Varona
Posted at Oct 07 11:15 PM

As President Rodrigo Duterte’s rough posture on crime and drugs unravel with a scandal over police allegedly recycling hundreds of millions of pesos worth of confiscated narcotics, his overseas supporters have erupted in rage. Read more »

Albayalde tiwalang maaabsuwelto sa isyu ng 'agaw-bato'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 07 08:13 PM

Hinamon ni Gen. Oscar Albayalde, Philippine National Police chief, ang kaniyang mga kritiko na maglabas ng ebidensiya sa usapin ng "ninja cops." Read more »

Senate has enough info for Duterte to decide Albayalde's fate - Gordon

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 07 05:43 PM

MANILA - Sen. Richard Gordon on Monday said he believes the Senate has gathered “enough information” for President Rodrigo Duterte to decide on the fate of Philippine National Police chief Gen. Oscar Albayalde, who has been linked to a group of errant cops. Read more »

Ombudsman urged: Do own probe on 'ninja cops'

Ina Reformina, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 07 05:09 PM

The Office of the Ombudsman, the lead government instrumentality that investigates offenses committed by public officers with salary grade 27 and above, should investigate the so-called ninja cops that resell drugs seized in anti-narcotics operations, Senator Richard Gordon said Monday. Read more »

Albayalde to get new post? That's the President's call - spokesman

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 07 12:54 PM

"Hindi ko na alam iyon. That's the call of the President. I would be speculating 'pag ganoon," said Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo. Read more »

OPINION: Truth catches up with Duterte's war on drugs

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at Oct 07 12:53 PM

It is poetic justice that President Duterte’s brutal drug war, on which he built his presidency, is unraveling not because of the efforts of those who oppose it but because of the greed and impunity of the people that he trusted to carry it out. Read more »

Follow chain of command, police general says on Albayalde woes

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 07 09:26 AM

The seriousness of the allegations against Albayalde has yet to be proven, Brig. Gen. Vicente Danao Jr., head of the Manila Police District, told ANC's Early Edition. Read more »

Duterte demands 'clear proof' Albayalde linked to drugs

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 06 07:22 PM

Amid calls for Philippine National Police chief Gen. Oscar Albayalde to resign over alleged drug links, Duterte said the country's top policeman is presumed innocent until proven otherwise.  Read more »

Duterte balak 'upakan' ang mga 'ninja cop' pag-uwi mula Russia

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 06 06:05 PM

Hindi nakapagtimpi si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte at sinabing mananagot ang mga tinaguriang "ninja cop" o tiwaling mga pulis pagbalik niya mula sa Russia ngayong Linggo. Read more »

DOJ to reopen 'ninja cops' investigation

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 06 01:31 PM

A new panel of state prosecutors will be formed to reinvestigate the issue. Read more »

Albayalde doubts he's one of 2 generals Duterte tagged in drug trade

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 05 03:59 PM

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Oscar Albayalde cast doubt Saturday on speculation that he's one of 2 "generals" who President Rodrigo Duterte linked to the narcotics trade.  Read more »

Duterte spox slams 'politics' in Senate 'ninja cops' probe

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 05 01:34 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte's spokesman slammed Friday a Senate inquiry into policemen who allegedly recycle confiscated drugs, saying the proceedings have been tainted with "political color". Read more »

'Malapit ka na': Magalong says worried about death threats after 'ninja cop' claims

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 05 10:51 AM

Former police official Benjamin Magalong said Saturday that he has received death threats after accusing Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Oscar Albayalde of protecting "ninja cops" or officers who allegedly recycle confiscated narcotics. Read more »

Magalong says he has Duterte's 'full support' amid allegations vs PNP chief

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 05 10:21 AM

Former police official Benjamin Magalong claimed Saturday that he has the "full support" of President Rodrigo Duterte after he accused the head of the Philippine National Police (PNP) of protecting several officers who allegedly recycled drugs. Read more »

Who will be the next PNP chief?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 05 12:07 AM

Four names have emerged as possible successors to Oscar Albayalde as the next Philippine police chief.  Read more »

Lacson: Albayalde should use remaining days as PNP chief to regain public trust

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 05 12:04 AM

The chief of the Philippine National Police is now under government investigation after being dragged into a drug recycling scandal. Read more »