PNP reviews bomb response capabilities amid threat hoaxes
PNP chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. orders a review of bomb threat protocols and enhanced specialized training following bomb scares at Metro…
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NCRPO cracks whip vs fake solicitations
The NCRPO has ordered Metro Manila police to crack down on fake donation schemes exploiting children under government protection. Authorities urged the public…
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Manila Mafia Film Festival
They were winning awards, too, and raking it in at the box office. Which proves the saying, ‘may pera sa basura.’
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Focus crimes drop 37%
Focus crimes across Metro Manila fell by 37.69 percent, from 130 incidents in 2025 to 81 in 2026, as the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO)…
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Anti-criminality sweep nets firearms, violators
‘Our campaign against illegal firearms will be relentless.’
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Strict bomb response guidelines sought amid campus scare
‘Every bomb threat must be taken seriously, but our response must also be disciplined, coordinated, and guided by established procedures.’
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Gridlock by tradition?
Order cannot be legislated entirely by enforcers on the street corner; it must be practiced collectively by a public that is weary of disorder yet sometimes…
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Read your own book: Inside Manila’s silent reading community
RYOB offers a relaxed take on the traditional book club, bringing readers together through a simple idea: Everyone reads what they want.
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Why does going out in Metro Manila cost so much?
‘Enjoying the simple pleasures of life outside our homes should not feel like a luxury we have to save up for.’
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PNP intensifies micro-scam hubs’ dismantling
The Philippine National Police is shifting to intelligence-driven surveillance and targeted operations to track small-scale scam hubs allegedly linked to…
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NCRPO audits emergency response chain
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has ordered a Metro Manila-wide audit of police emergency response times to identify delays and improve…
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SC pressed to junk wage hike challenge
Two construction firms and a fishing industry federation have asked the Supreme Court to dismiss a petition challenging Metro Manila’s minimum wage hike,…
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Dennis Trillo’s ‘Amir’ gets Columbia Pictures backing ahead of MMFF
Columbia Pictures partners with GMA Pictures, GMA Public Affairs and Brightburn Entertainment to distribute Amir, a fantasy-drama starring Argus Aspiras and…
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Crackdown vs illegal parking, traffic bottlenecks pushed
The National Capital Region Police Office is coordinating with local government units and traffic authorities to clear road obstructions and improve emergency…
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NCRPO standardizes victim protection protocols
The National Capital Region Police Office is strengthening protocols to identify, protect, and refer human trafficking victims rescued during police operations…
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