News Roundup 07 February 2023
Feb 07, 2023 • 3 min Read
QC cops nab No. 2 drug priority target; seize P7-M worth of shabu | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City policemen have arrested a man considered as the No. 2 district drug priority target following a buy-bust operation that yielded about P7-million worth of suspected crystal meth or “shabu.”
In a report on Tuesday, the QC Police District (QCPD) identified the suspect as Ian Torres delos Reyes, 37, who was arrested in Brgy. Katipunan at 8:50 p.m. on Monday.
Recovered from the suspect was approximately 1.5 kilograms of suspected shabu with an estimated value of P7.14 million.
The QCPD said the seized illegal drugs will be turned over to the District Forensic Unit for chemical analysis.
The suspect is now detained at the District Drug Enforcement Unit while appropriate charges are being prepared to be filed in court.
“Let’s continue our intensified campaign against illegal drugs to attain a drug-free Quezon City,” QCPD chief Police Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III.
Retired CA Justice joins five-man panel tasked to sort out PNP top brass | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines A retired Court of Appeals Associate Justice has been named to the five-member committee tasked with the initial screening of over 900 police generals and colonels who recently resigned as part of an internal purge of Philippine National Police (PNP) officers with suspected ties to illegal drug activities.
Justice Melchor Sadang’s name was revealed by Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Tuesday, just a week after the other members of the Azurin-led committee were made public. The appointment of Sadang completes the committee, which is now ready to begin its important mission.
Full Story at: Retired CA Justice joins five-man panel tasked to sort out PNP top brass | Inquirer News
CHR to investigate Calabarzon cops accused of raping minors | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights said Tuesday that it will conduct an independent probe into rape allegations against two police officers from Laguna and Cavite.
The human rights body said that one police officer from Police Regional Office 4A was arrested after he “purportedly raped his three-year-old daughter.” A police officer from Cabuyao also said he allegedly possessed illegal drugs.
In another case, a non-commissioned police officer from Cavite turned himself over to the PNP in Silang, Cavite after a Tagaytay regional court issued a warrant of arrest against him based on a complaint filed by the victim’s guardian, according to the CHR.
“The Commission welcomes and acknowledges the swift action demonstrated by the PNP and the (Regional Trial Court),” the human rights body said.
Both police personnel are now facing criminal and administrative charges.
Full Story at: CHR to investigate Calabarzon cops accused of raping minors | Philstar.com
Power over Asia: China not far behind US, but in ‘arrested development’ | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — While China continues to gain power over its neighboring countries, the United States remains as the most influential country in Asia “due largely to China’s setbacks,” the Asia Power Index showed.
In this year’s report, the US led the list with 80.7 points, while China trailed with 72.5 points. Japan fell in third with 37.2 points, India with 36.3 points, Russia with 31.6 points, Australia with 30.9 points, and South Korea with 29.5 points.
The Lowy Institute’s index measures a country’s power based on its resources — such as economic and military capability, resilience, among others — and the influence it has over other states, non-state actors and international events.
“China’s overall power still lags the United States but is not far behind,” the institute said in its report. “Washington is unlikely ever to re-establish a decisive lead. The age of uncontested US primacy in Asia is over.”
The Australia-based think tank said Washington’s lead is largely due to Beijing’s weaknesses. Full Story at: Power over Asia: China not far behind US, but in ‘arrested development’ | Philstar.com
