Jason Sigales

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Reporter at Philippine Daily Inquirer

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Order to make more arrests not meant to encourage illegal shortcuts – Torre

5 days ago | newsinfo.inquirer.net | Jason Sigales

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III clarified that his “paramihan” (more) directive is not intended to encourage police officers to take “illegal shortcuts” in enforcing arrests. In a press briefing right after assuming his post as head of the police force, Torre said his strategy to counter illegal drugs was to have officers make as many “legal” arrests as possible.
Ex-Abra mayor shot dead at home by motorcyle-riding suspects

6 days ago | newsinfo.inquirer.net | Jason Sigales

MANILA, Philippines — The former mayor of Lagayan, Abra was shot dead in his home in Bangued town on Tuesday morning, according to a report from the Police Regional Office (PRO) of Cordillera. The victim was former Lagayan mayor Jendricks Seares Luna. Article continues after this advertisement He was sitting in a shed in front of his home in Barangay Dangdangla when the incident occurred at around 8:22 a.m. on June 3, the PRO Cordillera said.
Napolcom backs 3-minute police response target, 8-hour work shift

6 days ago | newsinfo.inquirer.net | Jason Sigales

MANILA, Philippines — The National Police Commission (Napolcom) expressed its support for new Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III’s proposals to institutionalize a three-minute response time and eight-hour work shifts for police officers.
Package containing P6.85-M shabu intercepted at Naia; recipient nabbed

6 days ago | newsinfo.inquirer.net | Jason Sigales

MANILA, Philippines — A package containing suspected shabu (crystal meth) worth P6.85 million was intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) on Monday, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said on Tuesday. Authorities also arrested its recipient, a 28-year-old woman identified as “Ruth,” PDEA said.
DILG tells local gov’ts to brace for southwest monsoon's effects

6 days ago | newsinfo.inquirer.net | Jason Sigales

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) directed local government units (LGUs) to prepare for the impact of the southwest monsoon (habagat). The department is referring to the warm, moist winds that bring heavy rains.
Torre dares Roque: Come home, face raps in PH

6 days ago | globalnation.inquirer.net | Jason Sigales

Newly designated Philippine National Police chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III dared former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday to return to the country and face the human trafficking case filed against him. Roque, who is seeking asylum in The Netherlands, was ordered arrested last month by the Angeles City Regional Trial Court Branch 118 for alleged violation of Republic Act No. 9208, or the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act.
Torre dares Roque: Come home, face raps in PH

6 days ago | plus.inquirer.net | Jason Sigales

Newly designated Philippine National Police chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III dared former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday to return to the country and face the human trafficking case filed against him. Roque, who is seeking asylum in The Netherlands, was ordered arrested last month by the Angeles City Regional Trial Court Branch 118 for alleged violation of Republic Act No. 9208, or the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act.
Torre aims for 100% use of body cams, radios, communications tech

6 days ago | newsinfo.inquirer.net | Jason Sigales

MANILA, Philippines — New Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III said he aimed to fully utilize the law enforcement agency’s body cameras, radios and communications technology. Torre took over command of the PNP in a ceremony in Camp Crame on Monday, vowing to further modernize the police force’s technology. Article continues after this advertisement “We want 100-percent utilization of the body camera.
New PNP chief Torre eyes crackdown on illegal gambling

6 days ago | newsinfo.inquirer.net | Jason Sigales

MANILA, Philippines — Police Gen. Nicolas Torre III aims to crack down on illegal gambling in his term as the new Philippine National Police (PNP) chief. Torre took over command of the PNP in a ceremony in Camp Crame on Monday. “Illegal gambling is as perennial as the grass. Talagang ang ating solusyon diyan is non-stop,” Torre said in a press briefing after the ceremony.
Dela Rosa takes oath for second term as senator

6 days ago | newsinfo.inquirer.net | Jason Sigales

MANILA, Philippines — Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has taken the oath of office, officially starting his second term as senator before Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday. “Asahan pa natin ang patuloy na pagtaguyod ni Sen. Bato ng kaayusan at kapayapaan sa ating mga komunidad, alang-alang sa seguridad ng bawat Pilipino (Let’s expect Sen.