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GMA Network
4 days ago
- GMA Network
American nabbed for alleged repeated abuse of minor in Pampanga
An American was arrested in Angeles City, Pampanga for the alleged repeated assault of a minor for more than a year, according to a "24 Oras" report by Emil Sumangil on Friday. The Philippine National Police (PNP) had conducted a joint operation in a rental home in Angeles, Pampanga to arrest the suspect, following a rescue operation in which the victim, who is a minor, had been arrested in the same place. 'Kagagamit lang sa [biktima] ng isang foreigner. Nagkasa agad kami ng entrapment or hot pursuit operations against doon sa foreigner,' said Police Lieutenant Colonel Armelina Manalo, chief for the Luzon Field Unit of the PNP Women and Children's Protection Center (WCPC). ([The victim] had just been abused by a foreigner. We immediately conducted entrapment or hot pursuit operations against the foreigner.) 'Based sa revelation niya, mahigit one year na siya inaabuso ng certain foreigner na ito… Last year, 2024, until na ma-rescue namin siya,' Manalo added. (Based on her revelation, she had been abused by this certain foreigner for more than a year… Last year, 2024, until we rescued her.) The suspect declined to provide any comment. Meanwhile, the victim is currently in the custody of the PNP WCPC and undergoing counselling. 'Kasama po ito sa psychosocial needs po ng mga bata, kasi nga po part of it po… Kahit po hindi pa lumalabas ngayon, yung mga triggers, yung mga traumas, probably meron at meron po na tumatatak sa kanila at probably meron pong effects sa kanila,' said social worker Chiara Camille Rivera. (This is included in the childrens' psychosocial needs, because this is part of it… Even if it hasn't come out yet, the triggers and the traumas may probably be there and there would be a lasting impression and effects on them.) The PNP WCPC reminded parents to be aware of their children's online activities to avoid similar instances. 'Sa online, kailangan aware tayo sino mga kausap ng ating mga anak o kahit yung mga nagiging kaibigan, kailangan kilala natin upang magabayan natin sila,' said PNP WCPC chief Police Brigadier General Portia Manalad. (When online, we need to be aware of who our children are talking to or who they are befriending, we need to know who they are so we can guide them appropriately.) — Jiselle Anne Casucian/BAP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
4 days ago
- GMA Network
Indian kidnapped, mauled over low-priced jewelry
An Indian national was rescued by San Juan police after allegedly being kidnapped, beaten, and robbed by five armed men who reportedly have links with his business rivals. In Emil Sumangil's "24 Oras" report, police investigations revealed that the victim—who sells synthetic diamonds in a shopping complex in San Juan — had drawn the ire of competitors for selling his goods at very low prices. 'Sinasabi po nila na naapektuhan po yung kanilang negosyo. Gawaan ang biktima po ay nagbebenta ng sobrang baba ng mga synthetic diamonds. Ito po ay nakakapekto ng luha doon sa mga negosyo ng suspect,' said Police Colonel Deodennis Joy Marmol, San Juan Chief of Police. (They said their business was affected because the victim was selling synthetic diamonds at very low prices. This hurt the suspects' own businesses.) Colonel Marmol explained that the suspects allegedly hired goons to confront the victim. 'Sinakay po siya sa kotse. Nung nasa loob po siya ng kotse, sinaktan po siya at pinagbantaan po na "huwag ka nang babalik ng Pilipinas." Bukod po doon, kinuha po yung kanyang mga personal na gamit consisting po ng one million worth of synthetic diamonds na binibenta niya,' Marmol added. (They forced him into a car. Inside, he was beaten and warned never to return to the Philippines. They also took his belongings, including around one million pesos' worth of synthetic diamonds.) After being released, the victim immediately reported the incident to police, prompting an operation to track down the suspects. 'Naresolba po natin ito sa pamamagitan po ng record check po noong sasakyan na ginamit at saka po sa pag-backtrack po ng mga CCTV footage,' he added. (We resolved the case through a records check on the vehicle used and by backtracking CCTV footage.) Authorities have yet to release the identities of the suspects, who are currently under investigation. They have remained silent on the allegations. Despite the ordeal, the victim expressed gratitude for his rescue. 'Right now I'm feeling so much safe,' the victim said. Police assured the public that operations continue to ensure the safety of foreign nationals and to protect fair business practices in the city. — Sherylin Untalan/BAP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
6 days ago
- GMA Network
Alleged shabu supplier in Metro Manila nabbed with P14M worth of drugs
A buy-bust operation in Batasan-San Mateo Road in Quezon City led to the arrest of an alleged supplier of shabu and the seizure of the illegal drugs worth almost 14 million. According to a "24 Oras" report by Emil Sumangil on Wednesday, the suspect was arrested by two undercover police agents after confirmation that he was carrying contraband. 'Base mga impormasyon na na-extract natin during the custodial debriefing report, kilo-kilo ang binabagsak niya na shabu sa kaniyang mga big-time pushers na mga customers from Pasig, Marikina, Antipolo, and Quezon City,' said Quezon City Police Department Station 6 Station Commander Police Lieutenant Colonel Romil Avenido. (Based on information we extracted during the custodial debriefing report, he had been supplying several kilograms of shabu to his big-time pusher customers from Pasig, Marikina, Antipolo, and Quezon City.) 'Ang station commander po natin diyan ay nakikipagcoordinate din sa adjacent municipalities ng Rizal... para sa ating intel fusion, nagpapalitan po tayo ng intelligence report at target personalities,' added Quezon City Police Department officer-in-charge Police Colonel Randy Glen Silvio. (Our station commander there had coordinated with adjacent municipalities from Rizal… for our intel fusion, we have been exchanging intelligence reports and target personalities.) Authorities were able to seize two kilograms of shabu worth P14 million from the suspect, who was identified as a painter who had also been jailed for previous charges involving illegal drugs. 'Bago ito, kami ay na-surprise din… During the buy-bust, one kilo lang ang pinag usapan namin, only to find out two kilos pala ang laman,' said Avenido. (Before this, we were also surprised… During the buy-bust, we only discussed one kilo, only to find out that he was carrying two kilos.) 'Mayroon po tayong na develop tayong link analysis... Mayroon na rin tayong initial info sa kanyang source,' he added. (We have developed link analysis… We have initial info regarding his source.) Meanwhile, the suspect said that he was only ordered to deliver the drugs. 'Pinahatid lang sakin 'yun... Napagutusan lang ako... Sa hirap ng buhay kaya sumunod ako,' said the suspect. (I was only asked to deliver it… I was ordered… Life is so difficult, I had to follow orders.) —Jiselle Anne Casucian/LDF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
20-05-2025
- GMA Network
2 Chinese men nabbed for alleged data theft from Bulacan cell site
Police arrested 2 Chinese citizens who were allegedly using equipment to gather data that would be used in scamming activities from a cell tower in Baliuag, Bulacan. According to a 24 Oras report by Emil Sumangil on Tuesday, the Philippine National Police (PNP) – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) apprehended the suspects inside a car parked near the cell site. The cops were able to seize equipment, which they said was able to retrieve information from phones and other electronic equipment within its range. 'Ito po ay isang electronic equipment na capable po siya mag-intercept, mag-store and mag-utilize ng information na na-obtain po from various communication devices such as cellphone, computers, etc… Para po siyang cell site simulator na imitate niya po yung cell tower,' said CIDG Bulacan Provincial Officer Police Lieutenant Colonel Milgrace Driz. (This is electronic equipment capable of intercepting, storing, and utilizing information obtained from various communication devices such as cellphone, computers, etc… This is a cell site simulator that imitates cell towers.) Police said the collected information would then be used for scamming activities. The two men refused to comment but claimed they were installers. 'Itong isa po actually parang dito na naninirahan sa Pilipinas, at itong isa po ay isang fugitive po ng China. No comment sila, installer lang daw sila. From China, may nagpapadala sa kanila sa Pilipinas,' she said. (One of them seems like they lived in the Philippines, while the other is a fugitive in China. They have no comment, and said they were only installers. From China, someone is sending them to the Philippines.) CIDG investigators said the information gathered by the suspects would be used to contact potential victims online. 'Pwede niyang magamit ito sa panloloko, pag scam… 'Yung mga information po natin na makukuha sa isang cell tower po,' she added. (They can use this to victimize or scam people… This information can be gathered from a cell tower.) Authorities are still conducting further investigation to prevent the spread of said spy equipment. 'Nafile-an na po natin sila ng kaso pending sa DOJ, Department of Justice… Mayroon na po silang hinain na preliminary investigation,' she added. (We have filed pending cases against them to the DOJ, Department of Justice… They have already begun a preliminary investigation.) —Jiselle Anne Casucian/RF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
19-05-2025
- GMA Network
Girlfriend squeals on boyfriend involved in ‘rentangay' modus
Authorities have arrested a man allegedly involved in stealing vehicles using the 'rentangay' modus in Las Piñas City after his girlfriend reported him. In Emil Sumangil's exclusive report on '24 Oras' on Monday, alias 'Lawrence' was supposed to meet up with his girlfriend when the police arrested him. Despite resistance, the Philippine National Police - Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) successfully brought Lawrence to Camp Crame. He was taken into custody under an arrest warrant for multiple charges such as carnapping, illegal possession of firearms, and violation of the Anti-Fencing Law. According to the police, Lawrence allegedly engaged in a 'rentangay' modus, a scheme where the car thief rents a vehicle but doesn't return it. 'We are appealing kung kayo'y naging biktima ng taong nito, narito ang HPG para mag assist at para matulungan ang ating mga kababayan na madagdagan pa ng kaso para sa taong nito,' PNP-HPG spokesperson Police Lieutenant Nadame Malang said. (We are appealing to the victims of this person. PNP-HPG is here to assist you in filing charges against him.) Meanwhile, Lawrence told GMA Integrated News that he could not believe that his girlfriend snitched on him. 'Natakot siya na madamay (she was afraid of getting involved),' Lawrence said. He also admitted that he has been using illegal drugs and appealed to the victims to withdraw the cases filed against him. 'Pa rehab na rin ako. Nagulat ako. Kung papayag siya na aregulahin, mabalik yung motor, aregluhin po namin,' Lawrence said. (I'm willing to undergo rehabilitation. I was caught off guard. If the victim is willing to settle and get his motorcycle back, we will return it.) —Mariel Celine Serquiña/LDF, GMA Integrated News
