DAVAO CITY – A tense altercation broke out yesterday, January 6, 2025, in Purok 47, San Roque Bangkal, Barangay Talomo Proper, Davao City, where a group of 300 construction workers fencing a disputed plot of land was attacked by angry individuals. According to a report from Talomo Police Station 3, the dispute escalated when rocks and bottles were thrown at the workers. Amid … [Read more...] about Tensions erupt in Davao City land dispute: Police officer injured
BI arrests Japanese national wanted for phishing scams
DAVAO CITY – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of a Japanese national who sought prosecution in his home country for alleged involvement in phishing scams. According to a statement released Monday, Yokota Tetsuya, 39, was apprehended by the BI’s Fugitive Search Unit on January 2 in Binondo, Manila. He is currently detained at the BI detention facility in … [Read more...] about BI arrests Japanese national wanted for phishing scams
NBI arrests six for alleged sale of BARMM parliament ositions
DAVAO CITY ---The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), arrested six individuals on January 2, 2025, for allegedly attempting to sell government positions in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliament. The suspects, identified as Diahn Sanchez Dagohoy (Diane), Bolkisah Balt Datadacula, Alejandro Barcena Lorino Jr., Ronald, Joseph Catunao, Leomer … [Read more...] about NBI arrests six for alleged sale of BARMM parliament ositions
4ID reports key gains in regional peace and security at RLECC-10 meeting
DAVAO CITY – The 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division (4ID) of the Philippine Army outlined its accomplishments in bolstering peace and security in Northern Mindanao during the 4th Quarter Regional Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (RLECC)-10 meeting, held on December 27, 2024, at the Multi-Purpose Hall, Camp Alagar, Lapasan. Lt. Col. Manuel B. Estanilla, Assistant Chief of … [Read more...] about 4ID reports key gains in regional peace and security at RLECC-10 meeting
Drug-positive police officer faces charges after shooting rampage in Davao del Sur
DAVAO CITY – Laboratory results from the Regional Forensic Unit XI confirmed that PCpl Alfred Dawatan Sabas, the police officer responsible for shooting his two colleagues at a boundary checkpoint in Magsaysay, Davao Del Sur, as well as the shooting deaths of a bus passenger and a security guard, tested positive for illegal drugs. Sabas has been charged with double … [Read more...] about Drug-positive police officer faces charges after shooting rampage in Davao del Sur
