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Package Delivery Scam

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Package Delivery Scam


Package Delivery Scam


Modus


You will receive an SMS message stating that you have a package. To have it delivered, you must pay first via the link indicated. 


Then, when you click the link, some open a postal site, and you will be asked to enter your credit card number and other personal details. 


Please be vigilant against fraudulent activities if you have similar messages.


Do not respond to the message.

Do not click the link.

Do not give away any of your personal information.


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Slingshot In The Philippines

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Slingshot In The Philippines


Ron Lopez reported,


Arestado ang isang magkasintahan matapos mahuling naninirador ng mga tao sa kalsada sa Mandaluyong at Maynila; gamit nila ang tirador na gawa sa sanga at mga tinuping papel bilang bala.


Tirador (Slingshot)


A woman and a man believed to be lovers were arrested by the police after they were caught in flagrante delicto or in the act of slingshotting people walking in the streets of Mandaluyong City and Manila City.


The arrested couple used crumpled paper as a projectile. They are now under detention while their case is being investigated by the police.


Possession of a slingshot in the Philippines is not prohibited by national law. I am not aware of any local law (ordinance) passed by a local government unit making mere possession of a slingshot punishable by law.


But be aware that if you intentionally slingshot somebody and he is injured or incapacitated for labor from 1 to 9 days or requires medical attendance during the same period, you can be charged for the felony called slight physical injury.


This crime carries a penalty of imprisonment ranging from 1 day to 30 days.


If the slingshot victim suffers a greater injury, the imprisonment will be longer.


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Electrofishing is illegal in the Philippines

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Electrofishing is illegal in the Philippines | BFAR

Electrofishing is illegal in the Philippines

With the intensified implementation of RA 10654 or the law against illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, BFAR is notifying the public that catching fish using electrocution is illegal.

Warning: For anyone who has proven to use electricity (Electrofishing) in fishing.

Based on Chapter VI, Section 92 of RA 10654: Fishing with explosive, harmful, or toxic chemicals or electricity is punishable by imprisonment of six (6) months and a fine of Php 5,000.

Source: PIA Central Luzon

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Trafficking in persons different from Illegal Recruitment

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Trafficking in persons different from Illegal Recruitment

How is trafficking in persons different from illegal recruitment and human smuggling?


Trafficking in Persons may or may not involve coercion, fraud, deception, abuse of vulnerability, etc. Characterized by subsequent exploitation after the illegal entry of one person from one place to another or one country to another. There is a need to prove the presence of exploitation or that the recruitment was facilitated for the purpose of exploitation. Considered a human rights issue.


Illegal Recruitment usually does not involve coercion but uses more deception, promises, and fraud. Characterized by facilitating the entry of one person from one country to another through an unorganized or unlicensed agency. Mere recruitment without a license is punishable, no need to prove the consequential exploitation. Considered a migration concern.


Human Smuggling does not involve coercion. Characterized by facilitating for a fee, the illegal entry of a person into a foreign country. Proof of illegal entry by non-compliance with the necessary requirements for travel. Considered a migration concern.


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What is Trafficking In Persons (TIP)?

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What is Trafficking In Persons (TIP)?


Trafficking in persons is an illegal act and is considered a violation of human rights.


Acts: it involves the recruitment, transportation, transfer or harboring, or receipt of persons with or without the victim's consent or knowledge, within or across national borders;


Means: it is committed by use of threat, use of force, or other forms of coercion, abduction, fraud, deception, abuse of power or of position, taking advantage of the vulnerability of the person, or the giving or receiving of payment or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person; and


Purposes: it is done for the purpose of exploitation or the prostitution of others or other forms of sexual exploitation, forced labor or services, slavery, involuntary servitude, or the removal or sale of organs.


Trafficking in Persons (TIP) is punishable under Republic Act No. 9802, otherwise known as the “Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003. 


Any person found guilty of committing any of the acts constituting TIP shall suffer the penalty of imprisonment of twenty (20) years and a fine of not less than one million pesos (Php 1,000,000.00) but not more than two million pesos (P2,000,000.00). 


If the offender is a corporation, partnership, association, club, establishment, or any juridical person, the penalty shall be imposed upon the owner, president, partner, manager, and/or any responsible officer who participated in the commission of the crime or who shall have knowingly permitted or failed to prevent its commission. 


The registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and license to operate of the erring agency, corporation, association, religious group, tour or travel agent, club or establishment, or any place of entertainment shall be canceled and revoked permanently. 


The owner, president, partner, or manager thereof shall not be allowed to operate similar establishments in a different name. If the offender is a foreigner, he shall be immediately deported after serving his sentence and be barred permanently from entering the country. 


Source: PIA Eastern Visayas via Philippine Commission on Women


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Termite Gang

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Termite Gang


A termite gang is a group of thieves who rob banks, pawnshops, and various establishments using boltcutters, hydraulic jacks, and other equipment to force them to open the establishment they want to rob.


Digging ditches and drilling holes in adjacent buildings served as their tunnels to carry out their theft plan.


Ano ang Termite Gang?


Ang termite gang ay isang grupo ng mga kawatan na nagnanakaw sa mga bangko, sanglaan at iba't ibang establisimento na gumagamit ng mga boltcutter, hydraulic jacks at iba pang kagamitan para pwersahan nilang mabuksan ang establisimento na nais nilang pagnakawan.


Paghubukay ng mga kanal at pagbubutas sa mga katabing gusali ang nagsisilbi nilang lagusan para maisagawa ang plano nilang pagnanakaw.


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Objective of the Sim Card Registration Act

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 The objective of the Sim Card Registration Act


The main objective of the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Registration Act is to help law enforcement agencies like the Philippine National Police conduct investigations and track down lawless criminals who use mobile phones with pre-paid SIM cards and fake social media accounts to pursue nefarious activities such as Kidnapping for Ransom and other petty crimes like theft.


Likewise, it promotes accountability in the use of SIM cards and social media accounts.


PNP Communications and Electronics Service contact number: 723-04-01 local 6555


Source: PNP Communications and Electronics Service (@CESPCR)


Face Shield: Symbol of Graft, corruption

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Face Shield: Symbol of Graft, corruption | The Philippine Star (@PhilippineStar) via Federico D. Pascual Jr.

Face Shield: Symbol of Graft, Corruption

OPINION: Don’t throw away your COVID-19 plastic face shield even when it has grown foggy and grimy with use. Keep it.

The face shield you are required to wear on top of a fabric face mask is the proof and reminder that the leeches feeding off this emaciated country never stop looking for a chance to suck more bloody millions from us hapless victims of the pandemic.

And when you go to the polling precinct on May 9 next year to cast your ballot, wear your face shield to remind you of who to vote for and who to kick out.

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Besfren Gang

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Bestfren Gang Tactics Description (Modus Operandi)


This Modus Operandi is usually committed in bargain malls and open-air markets.


1. Targets shoppers who check out items sold in stalls, such as watches, jewelry, mobile phones, and other electronic devices.


2. A member stands next to the victim and borrows the item being checked, pretending to be the victim's friend. The thief will quickly flee the stall premises bringing the said item with him/her.


3. The store owner or attendant naturally assumes that the victim is an accomplice and will ask him/her to pay for the item.


Source: Bayambang Municipal Police Station


Bayambang PNP contact Number:


(075) 632-3306

0999-529-9516


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1. Natividad Police Station

2. Termite Gang

Who is Guillermo Eleazar?

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Who is Guillermo Eleazar?


Guillermo Eleazar's full name is Guillermo Lorenzo T. Eleazar. He has a rank of PLTGEN (Police Lieutenant General.

As of this date, October 22, 2020, He is the Deputy Chief for Administration of the Philippine National Police (PNP).


Guillermo Eleazar held the following previous positions:


1. The Deputy Chief of the PNP for Operations

2. The Chief of the Directorial Staff

3. Regional Director of the NCRPO

4. Regional Director of the PRO4A

5. District Director of the QCPD

6. Director of the Anti-Cybercrime Group


He belong to the PMA class of 1987 and he graduated as "Cum Laude".


Among his awards and recognitions are:

1. Presidential Lingkod ng Bayan for best Public Service in NCR

2. Annual Awards for Continuing Excellence in Service (ACES)


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1. PNP Checkpoint Guidelines

Penalty for computer-related identity theft in the Philippines

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Penalty for computer-related identity theft in the Philippines

Did you know?

RA 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 punishes the creation of accounts using someone else’s identity.

Those found guilty of committing computer-related identity theft will serve jail time of 6-12 years or will be meted a fine of at least P200,000.

Computer-Related Identity Theft as defined in the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012

The intentional acquisition, use, misuse, transfer, possession, alteration, or deletion of identifying information belonging to another, whether natural or juridical, without right. (Rappler | @rapplerdotcom)

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What is visual search?

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What is visual search?

Visual search is the inspection conducted at checkpoints such as focusing the flashlight inside the vehicle, and its passengers. No physical search on the body of the passengers is conducted.

If you are at the checkpoint:

The Supreme Court has stated that "in the event that people's rights are violated while at the checkpoint, they must be protected by law.

The military or authority must not go beyond the law. And the courts must make sure that the law is above all. In the event that the military/police and their officers at the checkpoint abuse their power, they must be held accountable. This mentality must be understood by the military/police and should be inculcated by the leadership of the AFP, PNP, and other law enforcement agencies.

According to the Supreme Court, conducting a checkpoint is usually not prohibited for as long as the interior of the vehicle is not searched or its passenger is not bodily searched and inspection is limited to visual or visual search.


What are the authorities forbidden to do at the checkpoint?

If there is not sufficient reason to conduct a thorough search, the authorities will:
1. Not force the vehicle passengers to get off and exit the vehicle;
2. Not physically search the body of the passengers; and
3. Not force the driver/passengers to open the vehicle.


In compliance with community quarantine enforcement, the Commission on Human Rights advises bringing the following to prevent stoppage at the checkpoint outside your home:
1. Identification Card proving that you are among the "essential workers" and front liners;
2. Authorization letter from the company you work for; and/or
3. Quarantine Pass.

Source: Commission on Human Rights

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What is spot check?

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What is spot check?

A person may be subjected to a spot check if the police find that his actions are suspicious and he may be thought to be involved in the crime; whether he had a suspicious weapon or a gun; whether he was right there and near the crime scene; when the police are aware of the person's involvement in criminal activities; or if he ran after calling his attention by the police for suspicious activity.

Common rules for performing spot checks that you should know:
1. The police officer should identify himself and if he does not wear a uniform, he must say his name along with his ID and badge.
2. You must be polite at all times and make your name and address known so that the police officer will not suspect you and the police officer should not ask you questions for a long time, that is not in accordance with the law.
3. Be polite when you do not answer police questions while you are at the spot check and
4. Failure to answer police questions should not cause you to be arrested in the first place.

Source: Commission on Human Rights

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Anti Illegal Gambling Law Philippines

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Anti Illegal Gambling Law Philippines | Image Credit: DILG

 

Anti Illegal Gambling Law Philippines

What is prohibited?

1. Gambling during a funeral wake (such as)

  • Sakla
  • Pusoy
  • Cara y Cruz etc.

2. Gambling on the street (such as)

  • Bingo
  • Jueteng
  • Sabong
  • Bookies
  • EZ-2
  • Loteng
  • Video Karera

 

Reminder:
All gambling and money-related activities are strictly prohibited in accordance with RA 9287 and PD 1602.

 

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Jolo Cathedral Bombers Charged with Complex Crime of Multiple Murder

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Complex Crime of Multiple Murder with Multiple Frustrated Murder Filed against the Jolo Cathedral Bombers.

Sulu Provincial Prosecutors Office, sasampahan na ng kasong Complex Crime of Multiple Murder with Multiple Frustrated Murder at Damage to Property sina Mukammar Pae at apat na iba pa kaugnay ng  pagsabog sa Jolo Cathedral matapos makitaan ng probable cause.(Maan Macapagal) @DZMMTeleRadyo


For purposes of the criminology licensure examination, bear in mind that there is no provision in the Revised Penal Code that defines Damage to Property and penalizes it as a felony. Malicious Mischief, punishable under Art.237 of the Revised Penal Code, is the nearest felony that a complainant may utilize for the purpose of filing a complaint involving intentional destruction of property.

Important Points To Remember Regarding The Felony of Murder

- One attendant qualifying circumstance is enough. If there is more than one alleged in the information for murder, only one will qualify the killing to murder and the other circumstances will be taken as generic.

- Any of the qualifying circumstances enumerated in Art.248 must be alleged in the information.

- When the other circumstances are absorbed or included in one qualifying circumstance, they cannot be considered as generic aggravating.

- When the victim is already dead, intent to kill becomes irrelevant. It is important only if the victim did not die to determine if the felony is physical injury or attempted or frustrated homicide.

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COMELEC Gun Ban

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COMELEC Gun Ban 2022

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Election Gun Ban Philippines 2022

Period Covered: 

January 9 - June 8, 2022.

Source: PNP Communications and Electronics Service (@CESPCR)

Who is exempted from the COMELEC Gun Ban?

The following are automatically granted gun ban exemptions:
  • President
  • Vice-President
  • Chief Justice
  • Senators
  • Congressmen
  • All Justices of the Supreme Court 
  • Justices of the Court of Appeals
  • Justices of the Sandiganbayan
  • Justices of the Court of Appeals
  • Judges of the Regional Trial Court
  • Judges of the Municipal Trial Court
  • Judges of the Metropolitan Trial Court
  • Ombudsman
  • Deputy Ombudsman
  • Investigators and Prosecutors of the Office of Ombudsman
  • Prosecutor General
  • Chief State Prosecutor
  • State Prosecutors
  • Prosecutors of the Department of Justice
  • Officials and agents of the National Bureau of Investigation
  • Cabinet Secretaries, Undersecretaries, and Assistant Secretaries
  • All election  officers
  • Provincial election supervisors
  • Regional Election Directors.



Comelec Gun ban 2019


COMELEC Gun Ban | COMELEC | PIA



COMELEC Gun Ban 2019

Application for Gun Ban exemption is happening at the CBFSP Office at the COMELEC Main
Office in Intramuros. It is open from 8 am to 5 pm to accept applications.

The election gun ban runs from January 13 until June 12, 2019, for the upcoming National and
Local Elections on 2019.

Application for exemption from the gun ban and other prohibited acts runs from
December 1, 2018, until May 29, 2019.

Qualified persons may apply for a certificate of authority at the COMELEC through the
Committee on the Ban on Firearms and Security Personnel (CBFSP).

Forms and requirements must be submitted to the CBFSP office, COMELEC Main Office in
Intramuros, Manila.

Satur Ocampo arrested for Kidnapping and Human Trafficking

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Former Bayan Muna representative Ka Satur Ocampo, ACT Teachers Rep.France Castro, and 16 others were arrested in Davao del Norte. They were released after posting bail.

They were arrested by law enforcement officers for kidnapping and human trafficking cases.
Dating Bayan Muna representative Ka Satur Ocampo, ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro, at 16 iba pa na naaresto sa Davao del Norte, pansamantalang nakalaya matapos magpiyansa.@dzmmteleradyo
Sila ay nagpiyansa sa kasong kidnapping at human trafficking. @dzrhnews


 2002 Bar Exam

A and B were legally separated. Their child C, a minor, was placed in the custody of A, the mother, subject to monthly visitations by B, his father. On one occasion, when B had C in his company, B decided not to return C to his mother. Instead, B took C with him to the United States where he intended for them to reside permanently.

What crime, if any, did B commit? Why?

Suggested Answer: by UP Law Center

B committed the crime of Kidnapping and Failure to return a minor under Art.271, in relation to Art.270, of the Revised Penal Code, as amended.

Article 271 expressly penalizes any parent who shall take from and deliberately fail to restore his or her minor child to the parent or guardian to whom custody of the minor has been placed.

Since the custody of C, the minor, has been given to the mother, and B has only the right of monthly visitation, the latter's act of taking C to the United States, to reside there permanently, constitutes a violation of said provisions of law.

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S/Supt.Vicente Danao Jr. | The New MPD Chief

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The Manila Police Department has a new chief in the person of PNP Senior
Superintendent Vicente Danao Jr.


S/Supt.Vicente Danao Jr is enthusiastic in initiating reform in the Manila Police
Department.


He vowed to promote the return of the Manila's Finest cops.


About the war on drugs in Manila, The new MPD chief said that if the PNP will have
to operate, everything will be legal, but if the policemen's life will be in danger,
definitely we will defend ourselves. dzbb


Senior Superintendent Vicente Danao Jr. replaced Chief Superintendent Rolando
Anduyan who has been moved to the Northern Police District.


The new MPD chief is a former Chief of police of Davao City under then Mayor
Rodrigo Duterte. He served as Davao City police chief from 2013 to 2016.


He also once served as the deputy chief of operations of the Criminal Investigation
and Detection Group.


He belongs to the Philippine Military Academy Sambisig Class of 1991.


Danao's appointment comes a week after a sex-for-freedom case rocked the MPD
involving a cop who victimized a teenage girl in exchange for the freedom of her
detained parents. Months earlier, however, there was already talk in Camp Crame
that Danao would replace Anduyan.


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