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PNP reveals contents of car thieves’ alleged protectors’ ‘blue book’

What could be inside the “blue book” of car theft groups’ alleged protectors? As the Senate proposes to subpoena the blue book, which was formerly in the possession of the late Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo, the Highway…

DOJ worker, 4 others held up by 5 motorcycle-riding men in QC

MANILA, Philippines—An employee of the Department of Justice and four other people were held up by five motorcycle-riding gunmen at dawn Thursday in Quezon City, a radio report said. The robbers  blocked the way of 25-year-old John…

Metro cops to conduct 24-hour checkpoints

MANILA, Philippines–Amid the rising number of victims falling prey to motorcycle-riding criminals, the National Capital Region Police Office directed on Thursday all district police directors to conduct round-the-clock checkpoints in all Metro Manila entry points. Police Director…

Don Mariano bus franchise cancellation a ‘first’ for LTFRB–official

MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation and Franchising Board said Tuesday morning that it was a “first” for the agency, since its establishment in 1987, to revoke the franchise of a bus operator covering its entire units.…

4 killed, 14 hurt in multiple collision in Marikina

MANILA, Philippines–Four were killed while 14 others were injured in a multiple collision early Wednesday involving a passenger jeepney, truck and motorcycle in Marikina City. Senior Superintendent Reynaldo Jagmis, Marikina City police chief, said the truck driver…

LTFRB bares taxi drivers’ new modus operandi

MANILA, Philippines—Abusive taxi drivers will never run out of modus operandi. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has been receiving complaints on taxi drivers using a special spray to immobilize female passengers. LTFRB chairman Winston…