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Philippine National Police

Imprisoned Duterte Critic Held Hostage During Escape Attempt

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

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

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

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

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.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Israel-Philippines Military Ties in Focus with Counterterrorism Training Talk

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?

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

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?

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

‘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

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.
Top Southeast Asia Terrorist Likely Killed by Philippines, Says FBI

Top Southeast Asia Terrorist Likely Killed by Philippines, Says FBI

By Prashanth Parameswaran
DNA evidence appears to confirm the death of one of the region's most wanted terrorists.

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