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Vloggers responsible for Las Piñas City prank could face additional charges

May 5, 2023August 8, 2023carlocarrasco

The vloggers who have been charged already over the public prank in the form of a kidnapping in Las Piñas City in the presence of a police officer could face additional charges from the police, according to a Philippine Star news report. It also turns out that the said incident took place at Barangay BF International – CAA.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Philippine Star news report. Some parts in boldface…

Police are eyeing more criminal charges against three vloggers who were responsible for a kidnapping prank in Las Piñas City recently.

Col. Jean Fajardo, spokesperson for the Philippine National Police, said the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group is studying if additional complaints could be filed against the content creators behind Tukomi, which has 4.21 million subscribers on YouTube and 4.21 million followers on Facebook.

Fajardo said the vloggers uploaded a video of the kidnap prank on social media platforms, which generated thousands of comments from netizens.

The vloggers are facing complaints for alarm and scandal filed by the police Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group (IMEG) before the Las Piñas prosecutor’s office.

The respondents are Mark Lester San Rafael, Mark Hiroshi San Rafael and Eleazar Stephen Fuentes.

The vloggers staged a scene which showed men wearing black bonnets kidnapping a person in Barangay CAA-BF International.

Unknown to them, an off-duty police officer, S/Sgt. Ronnie Conmingo of the IMEG, was in front of a nearby store when the content creators staged the stunt.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a Las Piñas City resident, what is your reaction to this new development? Do you think that digital content creators who organize public pranks and post videos of them should be held accountable for causing disturbance on others? What do you think should be done with pranksters who organize pretentious acts of crime like kidnapping?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Vloggers charged for committing public prank in Las Piñas City

May 2, 2023April 29, 2023carlocarrasco

Recently in the city of Las Piñas, a group of vloggers organized a public prank in the form of a criminal act on the street only to realize that there was an actual police officer (in civilian clothes) who was armed. The police officer confronted them causing one of the vloggers to explain that what just happened was all a hoax as their group had been doing public pranks and shared videos of them online. They have since been charged for causing a disturbance in public. All of these and more were reported by GMA News.

To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the GMA News report. Some parts in boldface…

Several vloggers are facing complaints for their April 6 prank in which they pretend to be kidnappers, causing a police officer to draw his weapon and respond to the fake crime.

According to Jun Veneracion’s “24 Oras” report on Friday, the bonnet-wearing pranksters alighted from a car along a Las Piñas City street and pretended to kidnap someone.

While panicked locals fled from the scene, Police Staff Sergeant Ronnie Conmigo of the Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group, who lived nearby, showed up with a gun.

One of the vloggers tried to calm Conmigo down and explained it was all a prank.

“Hanggang sa nagsabi na lang na, ‘Sir prank ito! Prank ito!’ Gumaganoon sa akin. Medyo nahimasmasan ako. Sabi ko, madidisgrasya ko pa ang mga ito,” Conmigo said.

(Until he said, “Sir, it’s a prank! It’s a prank!” It calmed me down. Thankfully, I did not hurt anyone.)

Conmigo, who has been in the service for 26 years, was angry as he almost harmed the vloggers because of their prank.

“Kung iba po yun sakaling trigger happy yung pulis o may iba pang hindi pulis nabaril sila,” he said.

(If it was someone else, a trigger-happy police officer or an armed civilian, they could have been shot.)

Conmigo filed complaints against the five vloggers for alarm and scandal over their prank.

“Para hindi na po maulit yung ginagawa nila sir kasi maraming gumagaya pangit din sa mata ng bata yun tsaka napaka delikado sir,” he added.

(To prevent copycats. It sets a bad example. And it’s dangerous.)

The Philippine National Police (PNP) warned that such pranks could lead to criminal cases.

“Binabalaan po natin yung mga vloggers at yung mga pranksters na wag po nating gawing biro ang mga vlogs and pranks about sa paggawa ng krimen sapagkat yan ay may kaukulang parusa sa revised penal code article 153, ito po ay nagkakaroon ng kulong, may kulong po ang penalty dito na anim na taon,” Police Colonel Redrico Maranan, PNP Chief PIO, said.

(We are warning vloggers and pranksters that we should not turn crimes into laughing matters because there are penalties. In the revised penal code article 153, they might end up in prison. There is a penalty of six years in prison.)

The kidnapping prank video has 990,000 views on Facebook and almost 549,597 views on YouTube.

GMA Integrated News is still seeking the side of the vloggers.

The vloggers have been uploading prank videos on their social media platforms for some time. They said the videos were only for “good vibes.”

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las Piñas City, what is your reaction to this development? Do you think that vloggers who organize and record pranks in public for the sake of attracting viewers are causing more trouble than good? Do you consider a prank in the form of a crime a serious disturbance of the peace?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Snatcher apprehended in Las Piñas City

April 20, 2023April 18, 2023carlocarrasco

Recently in Las Piñas City, a man who snatched a mobile phone got apprehended the local police officers who were on duty doing visibility operations, according to a Manila Bulletin new report. The arrest happened along Alabang-Zapote road.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface…

A man who snatched the cellular phone of a receptionist was arrested by policemen who were conducting visibility operations in Las Piñas City on Friday, April 14.

Col. Jaime Santos, city police chief, identified the suspect as Arwen Cuadra, 23.

Santos said the victim was about to board a public utility vehicle (PUV) when the suspect, along with two cohorts, suddenly appeared and snatched her iPhone 13 Promax model worth P70,000.

The victim shouted for help, which caught the attention of policemen from the Pilar substation who were patrolling the area as part of visibility operations, leading to a chase.

Cuadra was arrested at around 3:40 p.m. along Alabang-Zapote Road in Barangay Almanza, Las Piñas City, while his two cohorts eluded the arrest.

Police recovered an 11-inch long ice pick from the suspect.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a Las Piñas City resident, what is your reaction to this new development? Are you concerned that the two cohorts of the suspect could cause trouble as long as they remain free?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Police arrest suspects in Parañaque and seize P680K worth of illegal drugs

April 17, 2023April 13, 2023carlocarrasco

Recently in Parañaque City, a buy-bust operation was successfully executed by the local police resulting the apprehension of two suspects and the seizure of illegal drugs worth an estimated P680,000, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface…

Members of the Parañaque Police Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) seized P680,000 worth of illegal drugs from two individuals during a buy-bust operation on Wednesday, April 12.

Col. Renato Ocampo, city police chief, identified the suspects as Alfredo Duca Galarion and Gina Catubay Muntez.

Ocampo reported to the Southern Police District (SPD) that the suspects were arrested during an entrapment operation conducted at around 1:10 a.m. on St. Paul Avenue in Barangay San Isidro, Parañaque City.

He said the SDEU operatives were able to confiscate from the suspects a total of 100 grams of suspected shabu worth P680,000.

The city police chief said the operatives also recovered a genuine P1,000 bill on top of eight boodle money and a blue sling bag.

Ocampo said the recovered shabu was turned over to the SPD Forensic Unit for quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a Parañaque City resident, are you concerned that there could be illegal drug trading or smuggling in your local community?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Chinese nationals arrested in Parañaque for illegally detaining their compatriot

April 13, 2023April 11, 2023carlocarrasco

Recently in Parañaque City, three Chinese nationals were apprehended by the local police for illegally detaining their compatriot, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. The three foreigners were arrested on the afternoon of Good Friday at Barangay Tambo.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface…

Members of the Parañaque Police Tambo substation arrested three Chinese men for illegally detaining their compatriot on Friday, April 7.

According to the Southern Police District (SPD), the suspects identified as Wang Dingding, Ying Jian and Yong Jin Ong were arrested at around 2 p.m. at a casino resort and hotel in Barangay Tambo, Parañaque City.

The SPD said the victim identified as Zhou Qing, 33, called his girlfriend Anne Rose Valenzuela Burca, claiming that he was detained by the suspects after losing P500,000 from a casino.

The victim told Burca that he will be sold to a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) company if he fails to fulfill the suspects’ demands of paying the P500,000.

Burca immediately sought assistance from the casino security guards, wherein Qing was rescued and Wang Dingding was nabbed. The security guards brought Dingding to Tambo substation after his arrest.

The police said after Dingding was arrested, Jian and Ong appeared at the Tambo substation to help and settle the complaint against the suspect.

However, at the Tambo police substation, the victim identified Jian and Ong as the persons who prevented him from leaving the room and threatened him to be sold at a POGO company.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a Parañaque City resident, are you concerned about Chinese nationals causing trouble in your local community? Are there many POGO workers living in your local community right now?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Man arrested for stealing over P70 million worth of valuables from foreign resident of Ayala Alabang Vllage

April 12, 2023April 9, 2023carlocarrasco

Recently in the progressive city of Muntinlupa, local police personnel arrested a man (note: he worked as a driver) for the alleged theft of over P70 million worth of valuables from a foreigner who has been living in Ayala Alabang Village, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface…

A driver was arrested by the police after allegedly stealing at least P73.6 million worth of personal valuables, including a P50-million Richard Mille watch, from a Korean living in Ayala Alabang Village in Muntinlupa.

The Muntinlupa Police identified the suspect as Menard Soler, 37, a resident of San Francisco del Monte in Quezon City.

Soler was hired as a driver by victim Sungchan Hong, 46, a Korean businessman. The theft incident was discovered on March 26 at his house in Ayala Alabang Village.

The suspect was arrested by Muntinlupa police at a parking lot of a hotel in San Pedro, Laguna by virtue of a warrant of arrest for another theft he allegedly committed last year.

The warrant of arrest was issued by Presiding Judge Vladimir Berla Serohijos Daral of the Pasay Metropolitan Trial Court Branch 165 with recommended bail of P10,000.

After Soler’s arrest, the police recovered P73.6 million worth of personal items that he allegedly took from the victim’s house. These include a Richard Mille wristwatch worth P50 million; one Rolex watch worth P2.5 million; AP watch, P3 million; a Cartier bracelet, P1 million; five pieces of Gold Trump playing cards, P10 million; a Dragon bracelet, P1 million; a Dupont lighter, P500,000; four G-Shock watches, P80,000; a gold dragon figurine, P2 million; two gold watches, P3 million; a silver watch, P500,000; and an Apple watch, P50,000.

The police said Soler put the valuables inside a bag and left using the victim’s Range Rover vehicle.

Soler is now detained at the Muntinlupa Police custodial facility pending the issuance of a commitment order from the court.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a Muntinlupa City resident, what is your reaction to this development? Are you concerned that there could be others like the reported suspect who might be targeting the foreign residents of your local community?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Man arrested for shoplifting at S&R Alabang branch

April 6, 2023April 4, 2023carlocarrasco

Recently in the progressive city of Muntinlupa, another shoplifting incident took place at S&R Membership Shopping in Alabang only this time it’s about one man who tried to steal two bottles of liquor worth over P20,000 in combined total value, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. It should be recalled that shoplifters were caught in the same S&R branch a few weeks prior.

To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface…

A man was arrested for shoplifting a popular and pricey liquor at the S&R warehouse club in Muntinlupa on April 2.

The Muntinlupa police identified the suspect as Jay-r Layan, 33, who is allegedly listed on S&R’s gallery of shoplifters.

Layan was arrested by security guards at the S&R branch in Alabang at about 5 p.m.

The police said that security officer-in-charge Romeo Orua was conducting a routine roving when he saw the suspect enter the S&R Alabang branch.

He discreetly followed the suspect and caught him in the act of putting items in his waist and hurriedly run outside without paying.

Orua and Lowelyn Ruallo of the S&R internal security chased the suspect and arrested him. Recovered from his possession were two bottles of Remy Martin worth P21,298.

Layan and the recovered items were brought to the S&R security office and later to the Barangay Ayala Alabang police substation for investigation.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a Muntinlupa City resident, what is your reaction to this development? Why do you think that shoplifters are so determined to steal products from S&R Membership Shopping branch in Alabang which is known to be tight with its security?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Chinese national arrested for P100,000 bribe attempt inside PNP substation

March 30, 2023March 27, 2023carlocarrasco

Were there any unusual crime incidents that happened in your city lately? There was one in Taguig City and it was about a male Chinese national who entered a police substation where he offered police officers there a bribe of P100,000 to have his apprehended friend released only to be arrested on the spot, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news article. Some parts in boldface…

A Chinese man was arrested by the Taguig police for allegedly bribing police officers with P100,000 for the release of his friend.

The Taguig police identified the suspect as Bin Li, 40, sales manager. Confiscated from him were 100 pieces of P1,000 bills totaling P100,000 and one Alien Employment Permit (AEP) ID.

According to the police, the bribing incident happened on March 26 at the Taguig police’s Substation 1 at 40th Street corner 9th Avenue in Bonifacio Global City in Barangay Fort Bonifacio.

The police said Bin Li went to the police station and asked for his friend, Deng Jiliang, 33, Chinese national, IT staff at Huawei, who was arrested for violation of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002).

Bin Li allegedly approached the arresting officers and offered them the P100,000 in exchange for the release of Deng Jiliang.

The above report ended stating that the suspect has been charged for violating Republic Act 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act). This incident somewhat reminds me of what happened inside the police station in Parañaque City in early 2022 when a foreigner and his local partner arrived pretending to be court process servers (with fake documents) trying to free detained foreign nationals. Those were arrested for the falsification of public documents and usurpation of authority.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Has there been any crime incidents involving Chinese nationals that happened in your local community during the past few months?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Chinese national arrested in Parañaque for estafa and unjust vexation

March 24, 2023March 20, 2023carlocarrasco

Recently in Parañaque City, a foreigner from China got arrested by local police officers at Barangay Tambo over charges of estafa and unjust vexation, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface…

A Chinese was arrested by members of the Parañaque police Tambo substation after complaints of estafa and unjust vexation were filed against him by a fellow Chinese on Sunday, March 19.

The Southern Police District (SPD) said the suspect, identified as Haoyi Li, 24, was arrested around 11:30 a.m. at Solaire Resort and Casino located along Aseana Avenue, Entertainment City, Barangay Tambo.

The SPD said the victim was identified as Xianglong Zeng, 32, also a Chinese.

The police said the suspect borrowed P600,000 from the victim and promised to pay him through online fund transfer or via Alipay app for the amount of 75,000 RMB.

The victim told the police that when he made a follow up for the payment, Li reportedly got angry and shouted at the victim.

The victim added that he was pushed several times by the suspect while shouting unsavory words at him that caught the attention of the security personnel who called up the police for assistance.

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Two ladies and a man arrested for shoplifting in Alabang

March 23, 2023March 21, 2023carlocarrasco

What would you do if you had so many containers of sunblock lotion? I had to ask that question because the Manila Bulletin reported a recent incident that happened in Alabang, Muntinlupa City in which three people got arrested for shoplifting inside a popular retailer. They were caught carrying over fifty units of expensive sunblock lotion and had no proof of purchase with them as they attempted to leave.

To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface…

Three persons were arrested by the police for allegedly shoplifting 55 sunblock lotions at a popular membership-only warehouse club in Muntinlupa.

The Muntinlupa police identified the suspects as Zamuel Campo, 50; Riza Cuatro, 46; and Fatima Cuatro, 39.

According to the police, the shoplifting incident happened at the S&R Membership Shopping branch at Westgate Alabang on March 19.

The three allegedly posed as customers and put 55 pieces of Beach Hut sunblock lotions in a bag and immediately walked out of the store. Each sunblock lotion cost P492 for a total of P27,060.

At the S&R exit, they were searched by the guards and when they failed to show a receipt for the sunblock lotions, they were prevented from leaving.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a Muntinlupa City resident, what is your reaction to this development? Do you think the arrested suspects could be working together or could they be working for a crime syndicate?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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