GENERAL SANTOS CITY (June 23) — A former broadcaster for both AM and FM stations in the city was gunned down by unidentified assailants around 6:00 a.m. today, June 23, 2025. Authorities identified the victim as Ali Macalintal, a member of the LGBTQIA+ community who had been working at a massage parlor in Barangay Lagao. Initial police reports revealed that the gunmen … [Read more...] about Former broadcaster shot dead in General Santos City
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Court acquits Marantan, 11 others in controversial Atimonan shootout case
MANILA (June 23) -- After 13 years of trial, Police Colonel Hansel Marantan and 11 co-accused have been cleared of all charges in connection with the deadly Atimonan shootout. In a decision handed down on Monday, the court cited insufficient evidence to convict the officers over the 2013 incident that sparked national debate on police operations and alleged … [Read more...] about Court acquits Marantan, 11 others in controversial Atimonan shootout case
‘Sa Likod ng Tsapa’ hits Philippine Cinemas August 13 — A gripping look behind the badge
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (June 22) — After passing the evaluation of the Cinema Evaluators Association of the Philippines (CEAP), the much-anticipated docu-drama Sa Likod ng Tsapa (Behind the Badge) is set for a nationwide theatrical release starting August 13, 2025, distributed by Solar Entertainment. Produced by POP Moviehouse and written and directed by Editha Z. Caduaya, … [Read more...] about ‘Sa Likod ng Tsapa’ hits Philippine Cinemas August 13 — A gripping look behind the badge
Blacklisted Pakistani man arrested in Zamboanga del Sur
DAVAO CITY (June 21) -Immigration operatives have arrested a blacklisted Pakistani national in Barangay Tiguma, Pagadian City, for illegally re-entering and staying in the Philippines despite a long-standing ban. The Bureau of Immigration (BI) confirmed Saturday that Sajjad Khan, 31, was apprehended on June 16 by its Intelligence Division, acting on a mission order signed by … [Read more...] about Blacklisted Pakistani man arrested in Zamboanga del Sur
AT PRO XI: Rosete Out, Arguelles In
DAVAO CITY (June 19) — Police Regional Office XI (PRO XI) director Brigadier General Victor Rosete is set to bid farewell to the Davao Region as he makes way for incoming acting regional director, Police Brigadier General Joseph Reyes Arguelles. In a special order dated June 18 and signed by Police Major General Constancio Chinayog, Director for Personnel and Records … [Read more...] about AT PRO XI: Rosete Out, Arguelles In