Kalinga

01/02/2026

BEWARE OF CRYPTOCURRENCY SCAMS, PNP WARNS THE PUBLIC

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reminds the public to stay vigilant against the growing threat of cryptocurrency and other online investment scams, which continue to victimize many citizens.

According to records from the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG), a total of 311 investment scam cases were reported from January 1 to December 31, 2025, 12 of which involved cryptocurrency schemes.

These scams usually begin by offering “high returns” to lure victims into investing and even encouraging them to recruit others. At first, withdrawals may be allowed to gain trust, but eventually, access to earnings and accounts is suddenly blocked, causing invested money to be lost permanently.

Chief PNP PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said, “Ang bawat Pilipino ay may karapatan na maprotektahan ang kanilang pinaghirapang pera. Kaya naman hinihikayat namin ang lahat na maging mapanuri, huwag basta-basta magtiwala sa online platforms na nag-aalok ng sobrang taas na kita. Kung may kahina-hinalang aktibidad, agad itong i-report sa pinakamalapit na himpilan ng pulisya.”

He added, “Hindi lang pera ang nakataya kundi ang inyong seguridad. Tandaan, mas mainam ang magtanong at mag-verify bago mag-invest. Sa ganitong paraan, mapipigilan natin ang mga scammer at mapapanatili ang tiwala sa online financial transactions.”

The PNP urges the public to always verify the legitimacy of any online investment or cryptocurrency platform before committing funds. Citizens should be cautious of promises of guaranteed high returns, avoid sharing personal banking or account information online, and report any suspicious activities immediately to the nearest police station or the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group.

Staying informed, asking questions, and educating family members about common online fraud schemes are also key steps in avoiding being victimized.

The PNP thru PNP Ant-Cybercrime Group continues to raise awareness and provide guidance to ensure that citizens can safely navigate online financial opportunities without falling prey to scams.

Through vigilance and collaboration with the public, the PNP is committed to keeping citizens safe online, upholding the mission of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

15/01/2026

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04/01/2026

Two detainees escape from Tabuk City police station; manhunt underway

By Mia Magdalena Fokno

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Police are conducting a manhunt after two persons under police custody (PUPC) escaped from the Tabuk City Police Station (TCPS) in Barangay Laya West in the early hours of January 4, 2026, authorities said.

According to police, the escape occurred between 2:30 a.m. and 4:15 a.m. The two escapees were identified by police as Andres Benito Jr., 35, and Michael Macagne, 39, both farmers and residents of Barangay Bulanao, Tabuk City. They were arrested on December 17, 2025 for alleged violations of Republic Act No. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) and Republic Act No. 10591 (Comprehensive Fi****ms and Ammunition Regulation Act).

Initial investigation disclosed that a PUPC awakened by a loud noise from the rear portion of the detention area later noticed that two of his companions were missing. The matter was immediately reported to the duty jailer, who conducted a headcount and confirmed the absence of the two detainees. The incident was then relayed to the station’s Tactical Operations Center.

Police said the escapees allegedly cut the round bar rods of the jail cell and passed through the railings atop a concrete wall. They reportedly slipped through a small opening, dropped into an alley leading to the station’s first floor, and exited through the back door toward the provincial road.

During an ocular inspection, investigators recovered several items believed to have been used in the escape, including a hacksaw blade with a wooden handle found near a toilet bowl inside the detention facility, metal bar pieces recovered from the restroom, and a bolt cutter discovered in a nearby rice field.

A follow-up investigation is ongoing as TCPS personnel, led by PLtCol Jack Angog, chief of police of Tabuk City, continue pursuit operations to locate and recapture the escapees.

Police said coordination with other units is underway and that the case remains under investigation.

Authorities urged the public to remain vigilant and to report any information that may help in the immediate recapture of the escapees.

(The image used is an AI-generated photo illustration used for visual context and does not depict the actual scene.)

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