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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/04/02/maguindanao-del-sur-police-chief-sacked |
Police Brig. Gen. Jaysen de Guzman, Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region chief, has relieved Police Col. Salman Sapal, Maguindanao del Sur police director, over the deaths of five police officers in an ambush recently in Barangay Mother Poblacion, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur.
Sapal was replaced by Police Col. John Michael Mangasin, chief of the Regional Operations and Plans Division of PRO-BAR.
Killed were Police Patrolmen Kenneth Perocho, Al-Fatah Marohom, Amil Bangsa, Arsenal Sivih, and Sayed Ridwan.
Three lawmen were wounded – Police Lt. Alfred Gregory, Police Staff Sgt. Adam Kamarudin Kansi, and Police Patrolman Abubakar Lauban.
Gunmen seized their service firearms.
Sapal was relieved for committing administrative lapses over the incident on March 28 near the Maguindanao del Sur Police Provincial Office headquarters.
A roadside bomb exploded in Barangay Sapakan, Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur after Mangasin assumed the position on April 1.
National police chief Police Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez met officers of PRO-BAR, Western Mindanao Command, and 6th Infantry Division on April 2 at the Maguindanao del Sur Provincial Police Office headquarters to strengthen their collaboration in ensuring security and stability in the province.
Police Col. Salman Sapal, Maguindanao del Sur police director, has been relieved for committing administrative lapses over the incident on March 28 near the Maguindanao del Sur Police Provincial Office headquarters.
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| https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2206699/2-cops-bucor-employee-die-in-good-friday-puerto-princesa-city-shooting |
Two police officers and a Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) worker were shot dead in Barangay Irawan here on the evening of Good Friday, April 3.
Residents attending a wake in the area said a confrontation initially broke out between the police officers and several bystanders at 9:40 p.m.
The officers reportedly left the scene but later returned with backup, leading to another confrontation that escalated into gunfire.
The fatalities were identified as Police Staff Sergeants Ryan Cris Cabaña and Jayson Fernandez, both assigned to the Puerto Princesa City Police Station 2 (PS-2), and Jerson Ojario Talon of BuCor.
Puerto Princesa City Police Office (PPCPO) Director Police Colonel Cristine Tabdi has ordered a thorough investigation and a manhunt operation to identify and apprehend the suspects.
She also directed PS-2 commander Police Major Ray Aron Elona to begin a case buildup and intensify operations.
A Special Investigation Task Group has been formed to focus on the case.
Two police officers and a Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) worker were shot dead in Barangay Irawan here on the evening of Good Friday, April 3.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/04/04/oriental-mindoro-village-dad-shot-dead |
A barangay councilor was shot dead in Gloria town, Oriental Mindoro province on Maundy Thursday.
Police Col. Edison Revita, Oriental Mindoro police chief, said the victim, Barangay Tambong Councilor Emiljun Historillo, 53, and a 30-year-old companion were having a drinking session in the house of Historillo’s uncle when the suspect arrived onboard a motorcycle arrived and asked the location of a resort.
The suspect drew a firearm and shot the victim and his drinking companion.
Historillo and his companion were taken to a hospital where the victim was declared dead and his companion recovering.
Police recovered four fired cartridges and one slug in the crime scene.
Revita has organized a Special Investigation Task Group to ensure focused and coordinated investigation.
Gov. Bonz Dolor has offered a P100,000 reward for the capture of the suspect. Historillo is a known supporter of Dolor.
A barangay councilor was shot dead in Gloria town, Oriental Mindoro.
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| https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2207407/fwd-4-cops-ordered-held-over-fatal-good-friday-shooting-in-puerto-princesa |
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered the agency to take custody of four police officers allegedly involved in a shooting in Puerto Princesa City that killed two police officers and a Bureau of Corrections personnel on Good Friday, April 3.
“[The officers] responded without the knowledge of the chief of police,” Nartatez explained at the agency’s flag-raising ceremony in Camp Crame, Quezon City on Monday.
“They were wearing civilian attire. They responded under the influence of alcohol, apparently… Let us hold accountable those who need to be held accountable. That is not the police procedure we were taught,” he added.
The officers were initially responding to a request for police assistance over an alleged mauling incident at a wake in Barangay Irawan last Friday night, according to the PNP.
When the officers arrived and began questioning the individuals present at the incident, tensions escalated into a brief exchange of gunfire, leaving Police Staff Sgts. Ryan Cris Cabaña and Jayson Fernandez and Corrections Officer Jerson Talon dead.
The PNP did not immediately say how many individuals were present at the incident nor who shot first and why.
The development prompted Nartatez to also order the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group and the Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management to probe the police officers’ response in the incident.
“We do not cover-up. We do not whitewash,” he stressed.Also in the wake of the incident, a memorandum from the Police Regional Office Mimaropa dated and effective April 4 relieved Puerto Princesa City Police Office Director Col. Cristine Tabdi from her post, with Col. Dennis de Leon replacing her.
In a statement on Sunday, Nartatez previously maintained that the incident was under control and that the police was intensifying its visibility and intelligence operations in Palawan to prevent any escalation.
“The loss of our brave officers is a tragic reminder of the risks our men and women in uniform face every day. We honor their service and courage, and we remain committed to protecting our communities,” the PNP chief said.
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered the agency to take custody of four police officers allegedly involved in a shooting in Puerto Princesa City that killed two police officers and a Bureau of Corrections personnel on Good Friday, April 3.
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| https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2208028/fwd-batangas-police-exec-accused-of-abusing-policewoman |
An official of the Batangas Provincial Police Office has been accused of abusing a policewoman, the National Police Commission (Napolcom) said.
The policewoman, whose rank and designation were not identified, filed a formal administrative complaint before Napolcom against the Batangas police official, the commission detailed in a statement on Tuesday morning but did not immediately say when she had made the filing.
The policewoman alleged “unwelcome physical contact, inappropriate remarks and actions [by the police official] that caused distress [for her], reportedly committed in the course of official duties and within police premises,” Napolcom explained.
Although Napolcom identified the implicated official as a police colonel, the Inquirer opted not to name him while it is still reaching him for comment.
“The respondent, being a senior-ranking official, allegedly took advantage of his position of authority, raising serious concerns on abuse of power, workplace safety and professional conduct within the police organization,” the commission added.
If Napolcom finds probable cause, the implicated police official may face formal administrative charges for grave misconduct and conduct unbecoming of a police officer.
Napolcom assured that the complaint will “undergo the proper administrative proceedings in accordance with existing laws and regulations.”
An official of the Batangas Provincial Police Office has been accused of abusing a policewoman.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/04/07/iloilo-city-barangay-captain-arrested-for-assaulting-sk-kagawad |
Barangay Captain Gemma Calzado of Kasing-Kasing in Molo District here was arrested for physically assaulting a Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) kagawad or a youth village councilor.
Calzado injured SK Kagawad Lorence Galvez with a stainless steel broom handle on Monday night, April 6.
Galvez said he was summoned to the barangay hall and was scolded by Calzado over alleged Facebook posts which the barangay captain thought was about her and her governance in the barangay.
He was shocked when the barangay captain hit him.
Galvez sustained an open wound on his left forehead and bruises on his arms.
Calzado, in radio interviews, admitted hitting the SK kagawad for alleged “bastos” or disrespectful acts, including the Facebook posts.
She dismissed claims that the physical attack was political. Calzado is a known supporter of neophyte Mayor Raisa Treñas and her father, former Mayor Jerry Treñas.
Galvez said he believes the attack by the barangay captain is political. He openly supports the programs of Iloilo City Rep. Julienne “Jam-Jam” Baronda, the political enemy of the Treñases.
Baronda and Raisa Treñas condemned the violence and called for an impartial investigation.
“It’s not right that you physically hit an SK Kagawad who is supportive of my programs,” Baronda said in a statement.
“We emphasize that we do not tolerate any form of violence,” said Raisa Treñas in a separate statement.
This was not the first time Calzado was arrested.
In November 2018, Calzado was arrested for allegedly selling shabu to undercover police officers in a buy-bust operation by the Regional Drug Enforcement Unit (RDEU) of the Police Regional Office-6 and the Molo Police Station of the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO).
Calzado was released after posting bail on Tuesday afternoon, April 7.
Barangay Captain Gemma Calzado of Kasing-Kasing in Molo District here was arrested for physically assaulting a Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) kagawad or a youth village councilor.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/04/07/ex-policewoman-slain-in-valenzuela-home-alleged-mastermind-arrested |
A former policewoman was shot dead inside her home in Valenzuela City in what authorities said was a planned attack, allegedly orchestrated by a man who was later arrested.
Valenzuela police said several suspects were later identified through follow-up operations and CCTV backtracking.
The 38-year-old victim, a former member of the Philippine National Police and resident of Barangay Malinta, was shot in the head at around 12:10 a.m. on Apr. 4, according to the Valenzuela City Police Station (VCPS).
Investigators said the victim had earlier instructed witnesses to fetch two unidentified men from a nearby basketball court and bring them to her residence.
While inside the house, the victim was talking on a mobile phone when one of the suspects shot her in the right temple, killing her on the spot, said Police Capt. Robin Santos, chief of the Station Investigation and Detection Management Section.
CCTV footage showed the suspects arriving aboard a silver Toyota Vios and being met by two individuals later identified as alias “Tio” and alias “Rab,” who allegedly brought the gunmen to the victim’s residence.
Further investigation pointed to alias “Men” as the alleged mastermind, who was in communication with the gunmen and coordinated the attack, police said.
Alias Tio was arrested in a follow-up operation, while Men was later apprehended in Barangay Malinta; Rab has since turned into a witness.
Murder charges will be filed against Tio, Men, alias “Romy,” and two unidentified suspects, while Men will also face charges for violations of Republic Act 10591 and Section 11 of Republic Act 9165.
Two gunmen remain at large as police continue to track them, authorities said.
Police said investigators are still establishing the motive behind the killing.
A former policewoman was shot dead inside her home in Valenzuela City in what authorities said was a planned attack, allegedly orchestrated by a man who was later arrested.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/04/08/15-erring-cops-in-calabarzon-sacked |
The Police Regional Office-Calabarzon sanctioned 72 policemen for various administrative offenses from January to March.
Police Brig. Gen. Hansel Marantan, PRO 4-A director, said 15 were dismissed, three were demoted, 35 were suspended, and 19 were reprimanded.
On the other hand, 287,951 awards and commendations were conferred on PRO 4-A personnel from January to March under the Morale and Welfare Awards System for their dedication, professionalism, and exemplary performance.
The Police Regional Office-Calabarzon sanctioned 72 policemen for various administrative offenses from January to March.
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