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Albayalde indictment shows gov't does not condone police misconduct - Napolcom

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Updated as of Jan 18 05:03 PM

The filing of criminal cases against former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Oscar Albayalde shows that the government does not condone wrongdoings committed by members of the police force, a National Police Commission (Napolcom) official said Saturday.   Read more »

Incoming PNP chief urged to eradicate 'culture of wrongdoing' within police force

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Updated as of Jan 18 02:21 PM

Eradicating the "culture of wrongdoing" should be the top priority of Lt. Gen. Archie Gamboa as he takes the helm of the Philippine National Police, an agency tasked to administer and control it said Saturday.   Read more »

Ebidensiya kulang para idawit si Albayalde sa 'ninja cops' issue: Napolcom

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Posted at Nov 06 01:20 PM

Taliwas ang konklusyon ng Napolcom sa resulta ng Senate blue ribbon committee inquiry kung saan inirekomenda nilang kasuhan si Gen. Oscar Albayalde. Read more »

Testimonial evidence vs. Albayalde carries little weight: Napolcom exec

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Posted at Nov 06 10:38 AM

Retired police general Rudy Lacadin's testimony with the National Police Commission was one of the basis for interior government's decision not to file administrative charges against ex-police chief Oscar Albaylde. NAPOLCOM vice chair Attorney Rogelio Casurao says the DILG probe was able to put into context Lacadin's earlier statements against Albayalde at the senate panel.  Read more »

Albayalde won't face admin raps over 'ninja cops' controversy

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Updated as of Nov 06 09:05 AM

Resigned Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde will not face any administrative charges over an anomalous 2013 drug raid in Pampanga, the National Police Commission said Wednesday. Read more »

Police body hurries probe as Albayalde retirement nears

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 01 04:19 PM

An adverse finding can jeopardize Albayalde’s monthly pension of around P200,000. Read more »

Despite sentiments, PNP revamp necessary: Banac

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Updated as of Oct 23 01:13 PM

MANILA - The revamp within the Philippine National Police (PNP) may have caused disappointment among some of its personnel but the movement is necessary to gain the public's trust and confidence in the police force, according to its spokesman, Brig. Gen. Bernard Banac.   Read more »

One family: PNP suggests placing Internal Affairs under Napolcom

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Updated as of Oct 23 11:51 AM

The Philippine National Police wants to place the Internal Affairs Service under the National Police Commission instead of functioning as a separate unit under the Department of the Interior and Local Government, a PNP spokesman said Wednesday.  Read more »

Contraband-smuggling Bilibid cops risk dismissal: Napolcom

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Posted at Oct 22 11:31 AM

Fifteen policemen who allegedly smuggled contraband items into the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa could be expelled from government service, the National Police Commission said Tuesday.    Read more »

'Ninja cops' probe findings out before Albayalde retirement: Napolcom

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Updated as of Oct 19 06:15 PM

MANILA - The National Police Commission (Napolcom) is optimistic that they can submit their findings on the ninja cops controversy before former Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde retires from service. Read more »

Napolcom open to new admin case vs Pampanga 'ninja cops'

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Posted at Oct 08 11:01 AM

The National Police Commission said Tuesday it is "open" to accepting new administrative cases against alleged "ninja cops" from Pampanga who are accused of recycling drugs. Read more »

Interior chief seeks PDEA's 'direct coordination' vs 'ninja cops'

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Posted at Sep 23 03:55 PM

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency should have directly coordinated with the national police over the alleged recycling of narcotics by some of its officers, instead of baring the information in a legislative hearing, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said Monday.  Read more »

“Eileen Sarmenta and Allan Gomez weren’t the first”

Jesse Vera Acebes
Updated as of Aug 29 01:42 PM

With the horrors of the 1993 UPLB murders rehashed in public discourse recently, a contemporary of the victims recounts the time when he and his friends almost met the same fate. Read more »

NAPOLCOM cites need for checks on implementation of GCTA law

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Posted at Aug 24 01:54 PM

As the country observes National Crime Prevention Week, NAPOLCOM Vice Chair Rogelio Casurao weighs in on what else can be done to improve the criminal justice system. Casurao also shares his thoughts on the good conduct time allowance under the law that allows the early release of inmates. Read more »

SC backs Comelec recognition of Koko's group as legitimate PDP-Laban leaders

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 16 11:30 AM

MANILA – The Supreme Court has upheld the Commission on Elections' recognition of Sen. Aquilino Pimentel III’s group as the legitimate officers of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Lakas ng Bayan (PDP Laban) following a squabble over which group rightfully represents the ruling party. Read more »

Pagiging tapat mensahe sa 2019 PNPA homecoming

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Posted at Mar 09 07:51 PM

Hinimok ng Napolcom ang alumni ng Philippine National Police Academy na laging maging tapat sa sinumpaang tungkulin. Read more »

Pacquiao defends siblings in politics: 'Demokrasya naman tayo'

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Updated as of Feb 20 12:27 PM

MANILA - Senator Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday parried questions about the passage of an anti-dynasty law, saying he leaves it up to the voting public to decide. Read more »

3 cops deny hand in QC prosecutor's slay

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 20 05:31 AM

MANILA - Three policemen implicated in the killing of a Quezon City prosecutor denied involvement in the crime, according to their counter-affidavits submitted Tuesday to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Read more »

Pamilya ng pinatay na QC prosecutor at 3 pulis na dawit sa krimen, nagkaharap

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Posted at Jan 30 01:29 AM

Nagharap sa unang pagkakataon kahapon sa Department of Justice ang pamilya ng pinatay na Quezon City prosecutor at ang 3 pulis na suspek sa krimen. Read more »

Iloilo town mayor's deputation power over police revoked after mauling cop

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Updated as of Jul 08 02:07 PM

The National Police Commission (Napolcom) said Friday it revoked the deputation authority of Mayor Oscar Garin of Guimbal, Iloilo over the local police unit after he and his lawmaker son mauled a police officer. Read more »