Day: April 7, 2025

Legazpi: An official of a notorious criminal group operating in Albay province has surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). In a press conference on Monday, NBI-Legazpi Senior Agent Felipe Jimenez said a ground commander of the Concepcion Criminal Gang Group, known as ‘Marasigan,’ surrendered over the weekend. According to Philippines News Agency, the group also operated in Camarines Sur, Quezon, and Laguna. ‘Wala na ang Gilbert Concepcion Group, mananahimik na ang Albay lalo na sa Libon, Camarines Sur, Quezon province at Laguna (The Gilbert Concepcion Group is gone. Albay will now be at peace, especially in Libon, Camarines

Baguio City: More than 600 personnel from the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) along with hundreds of volunteers will be deployed to various convergence areas in Baguio City to assist the public and maintain law and order during the Holy Week. According to Philippines News Agency, BCPO director Col. Ruel Tagel announced that police deployment will coincide with the summer vacation (SumVac), beginning in the first week of April. Additional police personnel will be on standby for potential deployment to different identified convergence areas to ensure public safety and security during the SumVac events. In addition to the police force,

Lanao del Norte: The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) on Monday commended law enforcement teams in Lanao del Norte for capturing a suspect who had eluded authorities for 20 years in connection to the murder of radio broadcaster Robert Ramos. According to Philippines News Agency, PTFoMS identified the suspect by the alias “Jalal,” and highlighted his arrest as a crucial advancement in the pursuit of justice for Ramos, a broadcaster from Cabuyao in Laguna province. The task force emphasized their commitment to investigating violence against media workers and holding perpetrators accountable. Jalal was captured on April 4 at

Misamis Oriental: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued a show cause order to Misamis Oriental Governor Peter Unabia, requiring him to explain controversial remarks he made during campaign events last week. According to Philippines News Agency, the order was issued by Comelec Task Force Safe, led by Sonia Bea Wee-Lozada, who cited potential violations of guidelines on anti-discrimination and fair campaigning. Unabia may face accountability for breaches of Republic Act No. 9710, known as the Magna Carta of Women, and Republic Act No. 11313, or the Safe Spaces Act. Unabia defended his remarks by stating they were intended as

Kabugao: Government troops on Monday clashed with New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Barangay Maragat in Kabugao town, Apayao province, three days after a similar encounter took place in the same village. According to Philippines News Agency, the troops encountered an estimated 20 NPA rebels while conducting follow-up operations at around 10:25 a.m. “These successive encounters clearly demonstrate that the CNTs (Communist NPA Terrorists) are on the retreat and losing ground rapidly,” said Lt. Col. Melchor Balasi, commanding officer of the 98th Infantry Battalion (IB), in a statement. On April 5, troops from 98th IB engaged members of the Regional