The national police commander immediately knew what he had in his hands when he saw the Calabarzon police report on the killing of 13 alleged criminals at a police checkpoint in Atimonan, Quezon province, on Jan. 6: A cover-up.
The Philippine National Police is set to be under a new leadership as Director General Nicanor Bartolome has agreed to have an early retirement effective next week, its spokesman said Thursday.
Philippine National Police Director General Nicanor Bartolome has sacked the entire Criminal Investigation and Detection Team (CIDT) in Batangas for their alleged involvement in extortion and other criminal activities.
As part of the security preparation for the annual Panagbenga flower festival in Baguio City, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Director General Nicanor Bartolome ordered the suspension of gun-carrying privileges throughout the duration of the festival.
