Philippine National Police

Also known as PNP

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is actively addressing election security, investigating potential disinformation, and ensuring public safety through intensified operations nationwide as of April 2025. PNP has relieved Iloilo Provincial Police Office Director Razalan over concerns of political bias and stepped up efforts to protect journalists amid threats and violence during the midterm elections.

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Last updated at April 25, 2025.

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Albuera mayoral candidate files frustrated murder charges against 7 Ormoc policemen

Albuera, Leyte mayoral candidate Kerwin Espinosa has filed frustrated murder charges against seven Ormoc City policemen allegedly involved in a recent shooting attempt on his life.
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OCD issues blue alert for May 12 elections

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) urged Filipinos to stay vigilant as preparations for the May 12 midterm elections intensify.
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CHR condemns mayor's fatal shooting, urges strict election gun ban enforcement

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has strongly condemned the fatal shooting of reelectionist Mayor Joel Ruma of Rizal, Cagayan, along with injuries sustained by an aide and a resident on April 23.
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Cagayan Valley mayor shot after receiving death threats

Cagayan Valley Mayor Joel Ruma received death threats before being shot during a campaign event earlier this week.
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NCRPO investigates lapses in Chinese man's arrest for immigration violations

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) clarified on Friday that a reported abduction of a Chinese individual in Pasig was actually a coordinated operation to arrest him for alleged immigration violations.
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PTFOMS investigates threats against journalists ahead of elections

The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) is investigating threats and violence against journalists ahead of the May 12 midterm elections.
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Reporter threatened by La Paz mayor after shooting report

Romeo Gonzales, a DZRH provincial news correspondent, reported to the Philippine National Police in Baguio City on Wednesday, April 23, that he was threatened by La Paz, Abra Mayor Joseph 'JB' Bernos.
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Marcos signs law for free legal aid for military personnel

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act No. 12177, or the Free Legal Assistance for Military and Uniformed Personnel Act, which provides free legal aid to military personnel.
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Police arrest two in Chinese woman's kidnapping

Police arrested two suspects, a Taiwanese man named Rex and his Filipino cohort Reynald, in connection with the kidnapping of a 41-year-old Chinese woman in Manila on Tuesday.
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10 QCPD officers placed under restrictive custody over drug op irregularities

The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) announced on Wednesday that 10 police officers from Barangay Holy Spirit police station have been placed under restrictive custody due to alleged irregularities in the implementation of Oplan Galugad.
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