DAVAO CITY – The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) has seized PHP2.4 billion worth of counterfeit cigarettes and manufacturing equipment in a two-day operation in Valenzuela City and San Rafael, Bulacan. The CIDG Anti-Fraud and Commercial Crime Unit (AFCCU), in collaboration with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), … [Read more...] about CIDG seizes PHP2.4 billion in counterfeit cigarettes, smuggling quipment in major anti-smuggling operation
Human trafficking
Solon urges stronger financial monitoring to combat child sexual abuse online
DAVAO CITY -- In response to the recent conviction of a French animator for ordering the live-streamed rape of Filipino children, Gabriela Women's Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas calls for enhanced financial intelligence monitoring to combat online sexual exploitation of children (OSEC). The convicted animator, Bouhalem Bouchiba, known for his work at Pixar and Disney, was … [Read more...] about Solon urges stronger financial monitoring to combat child sexual abuse online
PNP Chief Marbil Receives Prestigious Bravery Award from Malaysia
DAVAO CITY --- Police General Rommel Francisco D. Marbil, Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has been honored with the esteemed First Class Police Force Bravery Award, known as the Panglima Gagah Pasukan Polis (PGPP), by His Majesty Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertuan Agong XVII Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Sultan Iskandar, the King of Malaysia. … [Read more...] about PNP Chief Marbil Receives Prestigious Bravery Award from Malaysia
Trafficking victim found with fake immigration stamps
DAVAO CITY – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has reported the interception of another trafficking victim at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado announced that the incident occurred on October 27 at NAIA Terminal 3. The 46-year-old female victim, whose identity is withheld to comply with anti-trafficking laws, was set to board an … [Read more...] about Trafficking victim found with fake immigration stamps
POGO hub raided in Bataan
DAVAO CITY – The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) along with other law enforcement groups conducted a series of raids on a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Bagac, Bataan, suspected of involvement in various criminal activities. As of 9:30 PM, CIDG Director Brigadier General Nicolas Torre III reported that approximately 697 workers were … [Read more...] about POGO hub raided in Bataan
