Frances Mangosing

Capitol, Manila

Reporter at Philippine Daily Inquirer

Reporter, Philippine Daily Inquirer. Interests: defense, national security, foreign affairs. 📧: [email protected]

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PNP: Polls ‘very peaceful’ but violence reported

2 days ago | inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing |Inquirer Bureaus

Follow Philippine election results and other updates. Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil on Monday said Election Day was “very peaceful” around the country—even amid reports of suspected election-related violence acknowledged by police earlier in the day. “[It was] very peaceful,” Marbil told reporters, even as he also said arrests by the police continued. “As I said, we will get rid of those who will disrupt the elections and we want arrests. I want more arrests.
PNP: Polls ‘very peaceful’ but violence reported

3 days ago | plus.inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil on Monday said Election Day was “very peaceful” around the country—even amid reports of suspected election-related violence acknowledged by police earlier in the day. “[It was] very peaceful,” Marbil told reporters, even as he also said arrests by the police continued. “As I said, we will get rid of those who will disrupt the elections and we want arrests. I want more arrests. No one should disrupt the elections,” he said.
Foreign role in polls eyed after airport bust

3 days ago | inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Sunday has warned against the possibility of foreign interference in Monday’s midterm elections after 11 people, including nine foreign nationals, were arrested at Mactan Cebu International Airport for carrying large amounts of money.
Foreign role in polls eyed after airport bust

4 days ago | plus.inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Sunday has warned against the possibility of foreign interference in Monday’s midterm elections after 11 people, including nine foreign nationals, were arrested at Mactan Cebu International Airport for carrying large amounts of money.
2 policemen moonlighting for Rep. Duterte may be sacked - PNP

1 week ago | newsinfo.inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

MANILA, Philippines — Two police officers who were found allegedly moonlighting as bodyguards for Davao Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, may be dismissed from the service. This is according to Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said WednesdayThe policemen were identified along with two military personnel in a video circulating online showing Duterte in an altercation at a bar in Davao City. READ: DOJ to evaluate complaints against Davao City Rep.
PNP: 2 cops moonlighting for ‘Pulong’ may be axed

1 week ago | plus.inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

Two police officers may be dismissed from the service after they were found allegedly moonlighting as bodyguards for Davao Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said Wednesday. The two police officers were identified along with two military personnel in a video circulating online showing Duterte in an altercation at a bar in Davao City. “We will file dishonesty [charges].
Man arrested for trying to rob bank in Taguig

1 week ago | plus.inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

Authorities have foiled a bank robbery attempt in Taguig City, leading to the arrest of a suspect and the recovery of P7.4 million. A 54-year-old man identified as “Bernard” entered a private bank in Barangay Western Bicutan on Monday afternoon and posed as a regular client, according to the National Capital Region Police Office. “He requested to use the restroom but emerged moments later, brandishing a loaded 9mm pistol,” it said.
Target warship sinks ahead of live-fire drills

1 week ago | inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

MANILA, Philippines — The ship didn’t follow the script. Decommissioned World War II-era corvette BRP Miguel Malvar, which was supposed to be a target in a planned joint sinking exercise off Zambales province by Philippine and American troops, instead sank due to rough seas ahead of the scheduled drills on Monday.
PNP: Reward money for suspect in Que kidnap-slay raised to P10M

1 week ago | globalnation.inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

MANILA, Philippines — The reward money for any information leading to the arrest of one of the suspects in the kidnapping and murder of Chinese businessman Anson Que and his driver Armanie Pabillo has been raised to P10 million, the Philippine National Police said. Wenli Gong, also known as Kelly Tan Lim, was allegedly used by mastermind David Tan Liao to lure Que to the place where he was held and killed.
Target warship sinks ahead of live-fire drills

1 week ago | plus.inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

The ship didn’t follow the script. Decommissioned World War II-era corvette BRP Miguel Malvar, which was supposed to be a target in a planned joint sinking exercise off Zambales province by Philippine and American troops, instead sank due to rough seas ahead of the scheduled drills on Monday. The warship took on water as it was towed and sank about 56 kilometers (30 nautical miles) west of San Antonio, Zambales, prompting the drills to be canceled, according to Philippine Navy spokesperson Capt.