Tag
Philippine National Police
Philippine Police General Files Complaint Against Ex-President for Threatening ‘Joke’
By Sebastian Strangio
At a political rally last week, Rodrigo Duterte joked about killing 15 senators with a bomb in order to free up positions for his own party's candidates.
Imprisoned Duterte Critic Held Hostage During Escape Attempt
By Sebastian Strangio
The "near death experience," as former Senator Leila de Lima characterized it, highlights the peril she has faced since her imprisonment on spurious drug charges in 2017.
Extending Their Call of Duty? Ex-Police Officers Running for Office in the Philippines
By Kevin Nielsen Agojo
Many former Philippine National Police officers have used their service as a springboard into elected office.
Police Killing Leads to Calls for Reform in the Philippines
By Nick Aspinwall
An apparently drunk officer killed a 52-year-old mother, leading the country’s new police chief to order some police to wear body cameras.
Philippine Mayor Among 6 Killed in Police Shootout
By Nick Aspinwall
The killing of Calbayog City Mayor Ronald Aquino is just one of several recent deadly shootouts involving the Philippine National Police.
Philippines Names Police Chief Who Oversaw Bloodshed, Ignored Lockdown Rules
By Nick Aspinwall
The appointment this week of Debold Sinas is another worrying sign for human rights in the Philippines.
Israel-Philippines Military Ties in Focus with Counterterrorism Training Talk
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides are looking to advance collaboration in this aspect of their defense ties.
What’s Next for the Philippines’ New Police Helicopters?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent delivery has put the spotlight on the growing role of the police force as well as a capability that has been the subject of recent controversy.
The Philippine National Police Reenters the War on Drugs
By Lau Seng Yap
Duterte manages to convince the people to re-accept the PNP in the country’s war on drugs, despite past abuses.
What’s Next for Philippine Military Modernization Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what we might expect.
‘Who Watches the Watchmen?’ Bad Cops in the Philippines
By Rob Attwell
The murder of a Korean businessman shines a light on abuses of power by Philippine police.
US to Deliver Four New Patrol Vessels to the Philippines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
State Department awards contract to firm to provide Manila with the boats.
Page 1 of 2