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SAF44 kin refile Mamasapano complaint

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 08 06:52 PM

Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong joins families of the Special Action Force (SAF) 44 and representatives of the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption as they refile their complaints against the former administration led by then President Benigno Aquino III in relation to the Mamasapano incident, at the Office of the Ombudsman, on Friday. Read more »

13 cops in controversial Pampanga drug bust 'at risk': Baguio mayor Magalong

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Updated as of Oct 15 06:43 PM

The 13 police officers involved in the controversial Pampanga drug bust in 2013 are at risk, ex-police official and now Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong said Tuesday. Read more »

Magalong: Safety of 'ninja cops' in 2013 drug raid at risk

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Updated as of Oct 15 11:36 AM

The safety of "ninja cops," or policemen involved in the controversial 2013 drug raid in Pampanga, must now be prioritized, former police official Benjamin Magalong said Tuesday. Read more »

Magalong: Albayalde lawsuit threat a 'smokescreen' to cover deception

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Updated as of Oct 15 09:25 AM

Former police official Benjamin Magalong on Tuesday said resigned PNP chief Oscar Albayalde's threat to file charges against him was only a "smokescreen" to cover his "deception." Read more »

Albayalde had no choice but to step down – Magalong

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Updated as of Oct 14 06:35 PM

INIIWASAN: Oscar Albayalde had “no choice” but to step down as fellow police officers were already “avoiding” him amid allegations he protected his men accused of seizing illegal narcotics, his accuser said Monday. Read more »

Duterte yet to decide on Albayalde’s fate: Palace

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 10 05:51 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte has yet to decide on Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Oscar Albayalde's fate following the latest allegations linking the top cop to corruption. Read more »

Albayalde sought award for himself, cops in Pampanga raid

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 09 08:14 PM

MANILA - Philippine National Police chief Gen. Oscar Albayalde had sought an award for himself and 13 Pampanga cops for a 2013 drug raid that would later be questioned for various irregularities. Read more »

Ex-CIDG chief's Senate testimony crucial in reinvestigation of ninja cops: Perete

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Updated as of Oct 08 01:24 PM

MANILA - The revelations made by Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong before the Senate is crucial in the Department of Justice's (DOJ) reinvestigation of the case of the so-called ninja cops. Read more »

Albayalde tiwalang maaabsuwelto sa isyu ng 'agaw-bato'

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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 »

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 »

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

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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

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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

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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 »

Baguio City Hall tightens security after Magalong's Senate testimony

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Updated as of Oct 04 05:23 PM

Five of the city hall’s eight doors have been locked, and bomb-sniffing dogs were also deployed in the area. Read more »

Albayalde leaves resignation up to Duterte

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Updated as of Oct 04 04:05 PM

Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde on Friday said he leaves it up to President Rodrigo Duterte whether or not he should resign before his retirement on Nov. 8. Read more »

Duterte orders probe on Albayalde over 'ninja cops' allegations

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Updated as of Oct 04 04:06 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered an investigation into Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde over allegations that he is protecting "ninja cops" or policemen who recycle confiscated narcotics. Read more »

Demotion, not dismissal, of Pampanga 'ninja cops' irks Sotto

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Updated as of Oct 03 03:29 PM

Senate President Tito Sotto said Thursday he wanted to find out how former subordinates of Philippine National Police chief Gen. Oscar Albayalde evaded dismissal from the service over allegations that they recycled confiscated narcotics. Read more »

Magalong denies pushing for new PNP chief

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Posted at Oct 03 02:30 AM

BAGUIO CITY—Former police official Benjamin Magalong on Wednesday denied he was pushing a new Philippine National Police (PNP) chief to replace Police Gen. Oscar Albayalde. Read more »

Gordon: Aquino retracted allegation vs Albayalde

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 03 06:50 AM

MANILA - Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) chief Aaron Aquino retracted his allegation that Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Oscar Albayalde tried to influence his decision on the case of 13 alleged rogue cops from Pampanga, Sen. Richard Gordon said Wednesday.  Read more »

Magalong kakasuhan ng inakusahang ninja cop dahil sa 'pagtatanim ng ebidensiya'

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Posted at Oct 02 08:19 PM

Idedemanda si dating Criminal Investigation and Detection Group director Benjamin Magalong dahil sa umano ay pagtatanim ng ebidensiya nang salakayin noon ang bahay ni Police Maj. Bienvenido Reydado. Read more »