Day: April 1, 2025

Quezon City: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has taken action by summoning Gabriel Go, head of the Special Operations Group – Strike Force, after an incident where he was seen berating a police officer who had been ticketed for parking on the sidewalk. According to Philippines News Agency, MMDA Chair Romando Artes has acknowledged the incident, which was allegedly captured in a video posted online. Artes emphasized that the situation will be managed ‘with full accountability’ and reminded MMDA employees to treat the public with respect and courtesy, even when faced with aggression. Artes highlighted that while MMDA personnel

Boracay: The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO6) has initiated a specialized team dedicated to intelligence gathering and targeting groups involved in vice-focused crimes, with a particular emphasis on drug-related offenses. According to Philippines News Agency, PRO6 director Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky spearheaded the pre-deployment briefing and send-off program for the newly-formed Boracay Anti-Vice Unit at the Aklan Provincial Police Office, Camp Pastor Martelino in Kalibo, Aklan. The 22-member team is designed to support the Malay Municipal Police Station by collecting sufficient evidence against criminal organizations. The unit’s personnel are exclusively assigned to anti-criminality and intelligence tasks, leading efforts

Antipolo: Antipolo Bishop Ruperto Santo on Tuesday reminded the faithful to be patient and exercise restraint, especially while on the road. This comes amid the viral altercation between a sports utility vehicle driver and a group of motorcycle riders along Marcos Highway in Sitio Calumpang, Barangay San Jose, Antipolo City on March 30. According to Philippines News Agency, the SUV driver pulled out his gun and opened fire, injuring four others, including his live-in partner. One of the injured, a motorcycle rider, died at a hospital on Monday afternoon. “This moment calls for deep reflection on the consequences of anger

Manila: Metro Rail Transit Line 3 General Manager Michael Capati inspected all stations of the rail service on Tuesday, marking his first day as the returning chief of the MRT-3. According to Philippines News Agency, the inspection was concentrated on evaluating the condition of all facilities, including essential elements like escalators, elevators, and comfort rooms. Capati’s visit also included a stop at the footbridge at Taft Avenue Station, which had recently undergone a clearing operation to remove ambulant vendors who were obstructing passenger pathways. This initiative underscores the MRT-3’s ongoing efforts to improve commuter access and safety. The MRT-3 chief

Manila: Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Tuesday commended the Philippine National Police (PNP) for its ‘stronger, smarter’ policing under the Marcos administration which led to a significant drop in focus crimes nationwide. According to Philippines News Agency, Romualdez stated that PNP efforts to improve crime prevention strategies and response times are ‘helping restore public confidence in law enforcement and proving that the rule of law is alive and working.’ PNP data showed a 26.76 percent drop in focus crimes — from 4,817 cases between January 1 and February 14, 2024, to 3,528 in the same period this year. Focus crimes