Category : Defense Security


PNPA Class 2026 Welcomed into Service, Urged to Uphold Trust

The Philippine National Police Academy's Silang-Maglaon Class of 2026, comprising 326 new police captains, was formally inducted into active service during a ceremony at Camp Crame. PNP Chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. emphasized that their gradua

PNP Arrests Four for Selling Fake Cancer Drugs in Makati

Philippine National Police arrested four individuals in Makati for allegedly selling counterfeit cancer medications valued at P102.5 million. The operation, conducted by CIDG, seized 400 fake Keytruda vials, with charges filed under the Intellectual Prope

PNP Chief Vows Reforms at Academy After Hazing Arrests

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. pledges zero tolerance for hazing and announces comprehensive reforms following the arrest of three cadets over an alleged violent incident at the Philippine National Police Academy.

Three Arrested in Lanao del Norte Firearms Sting

Police in Lanao del Norte apprehended three individuals, including one injured suspect, during a law enforcement operation targeting illegal firearm sales. Authorities seized firearms and a motorcycle.

PDEA Awards P1.6M to Seven Informants in Cebu

Seven civilian informants received a total of P1.6 million from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency for their crucial role in drug busts and arrests across 2025, under the Operation: Private Eye program.

Pampanga Guards Praised for Child Abduction Rescue

Security guards Jorie Jay Ventura De Vera and Jason Empuesto Usin were commended by the Pampanga Police for their quick response, leading to the recovery of an abducted child at SM Supermalls in March 2026.

Danao City Police Bust Illegal Gun Manufacturing Operation

A police operation in Danao City led to the arrest of a 48-year-old man allegedly assembling illegal firearms. Authorities seized unfinished weapons and tools, highlighting ongoing efforts against loose firearms in Central Visayas.

Three Law Enforcement Personnel Killed in Palawan Shooting

Two police officers and a Bureau of Corrections employee were fatally shot during a routine operation in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, on Good Friday, April 3, 2026. PNP Chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has ordered an investigation and assured th

Marina 7 Unveils Safety Steps for Hagnaya Port After Quake

Marina 7 has introduced short-term safety measures at Hagnaya Port, including regulating passenger flow during high tide and deploying adjustable boarding platforms, following a coordination meeting after the September 2026 earthquake.

Customs Intercepts ₱30.78M Ketamine at Clark Port

The Bureau of Customs intercepted over six kilograms of ketamine worth ₱30.78 million at the Port of Clark. The shipment, declared as solar cables from the Netherlands, was flagged following PDEA intelligence.

Three Officers Dead in Palawan Shootout During Wake

Two police officers and a Bureau of Corrections employee were killed in a shootout in Puerto Princesa City on Good Friday after responding to a mauling incident at a wake. PNP Chief Nartatez expressed grief and ordered an investigation.

Airport Guard Stabs Colleague in Cargo Area Over Old Grudge

A security guard at Mactan-Cebu International Airport allegedly stabbed a colleague with a kitchen knife on Good Friday, April 3, 2026. The suspect, Melvin Cabido, was apprehended after fleeing the scene, while the victim, Teudulfo Sanchez, was hospitaliz

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