More Arrests Made for Vote-Buying in 2025 Polls, Says Marbil

More arrests made for vote-buying in 2025 polls, says Marbil

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Marbil talks to reporters during the PNP Day celebration at Camp Crame, Quezon City in this file photo taken on Jan. 30, 2025. INQUIRER.net file photo / Jason Sigales MANILA, Philippines — There were more arrests for vote-buying during the 2025 national and local elections compared to previous polls. This was according to Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Marbil in an interview …

PNP: More cops deployed to feel police presence on the ground

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed around 70,000 policemen so far to boost police visibility as more people are expected to troop to tourist destinations and other places of convergence due to school break.PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said the move is part of the efforts to ensure community safety through the intensified deployment of personnel nationwide to enhance visibility and accessibility in public spaces.“Crime pr…

North Bay Police will be further heightening their presence downtown

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) plans on being even more visible in the downtown core by having a permanent spot for officers to keep them closer to downtown rather than shuttling back and forth from police headquarters.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has intensified its presence on the roads and in communities nationwide. According to PNP Chief Police General Rommel Francisco Marbil, he has directed all units to intensify foot and mobile patrols, especially in crowded areas such as terminals, markets, malls, and tourist attractions. Marbil said that as part of Oplan SUMVAC (Summer Vacation) 2025, there are 69,657 police officers assigned to Police Assista…

PNP 2-wk operations yield P14 Million illegal drugs

By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan (File photo courtesy of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office) MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday reported the seizure of over PHP14 million worth of illegal drugs in two-week operations nationwide from May 4 to 17. This complies with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to sustain and intensify the anti-illegal drugs campaign by running after not only big-time drug syndicates b…