Raps filed vs 3 Cavite cop chiefs

CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna, Philippines — Administrative charges have been filed against three municipal police chiefs in Cavite in connection with a shooting incident in Maragondon, which resulted in the death of a policeman and an aide of a mayor.

Majors Ian Lexter Loyola, Melvin Isidro and Henry Salazar of the Maragondon, Ternate and Magallanes police, respectively, were charged with neglect and simple irregularity in the performance of duty along with a master sergeant, three staff sergeants and a patrolman.

Seven others including two executive master sergeants, a chief master sergeant, two staff sergeants and two corporals were charged with grave neglect of duty.

The charges were filed before the Cavite police Internal Affairs Service.

A criminal complaint was filed against Cpl. Rolando Periodico Jr. of the Trece Martires police, the alleged gunman in the killing of S/Sgt. Junmark Sisante of the Magallanes police and Arjay Mojica, aide of the mayor of Maragondon.

Records showed that Periodico allegedly shot dead Sisante and Mojica during an argument at a resort in Barangay San Miguel A on Aug. 12.

Periodico is also facing administrative charges.

National Police Commission-Calabarzon chief Owen de Luna ordered Cavite police director Col. Ariel Red and Trece Martires police chief Lt. Col. Bryan Merino as well as Loyola, Isidro and Salazar to submit a comprehensive report and the names of officers implicated in the incident.

abtestabtest Coast Guard receives training ship By Andrew Ronquillo | 22 hours ago The Philippine Coast Guard received on Monday a 61-meter training ship from the West Philippine Sea Foundation for civilian... Nation Deployment of new Army unit in Palawan eyed By Michael Punongbayan | 22 hours ago A new Army unit is being eyed for deployment in Palawan to help secure the country’s sovereign rights in the West Philippine... Nation 1 dead, 3 missing in Cotabato flash flood By John Unson | 4 days ago An 11-year-old boy drowned while his three companions were reported missing after they were swept away by floodwaters in Kabacan,... Nation Cop at checkpoint dies after being rammed by vehicle By John Unson | 3 hours ago A policeman at a checkpoint died after he was hit by a wayward vehicle driven by a drunk retired soldier in Jimenez, Misamis... Nation Dead woman in refrigerator identified By Emmanuel Tupas | 4 days ago Police have identified the dead woman found in a refrigerator in an apartment in Rodriguez, Rizal, and tagged her partner... Nation Latest More in Nation 5 shabu traffickers arrested, 2 drug dens shut in Mindanao Grade 12 student killed, preacher’s vehicle bombed in Central Mindanao Filipinos urged to continue to stand firm on West Philippine Sea arbitral ruling BOC files raps vs 9 personnel over ‘chicken lollipops’ abtest Speaker lauds Quezon City barangays By Delon Porcalla | 22 hours ago Quezon City’s “strong village system” under Mayor Joy Belmonte has been lauded by Speaker Faustino Dy ... Nation LTFRB programs exempted from Comelec spending ban By Josiah Antonio | 22 hours ago The Commission on Elections has granted the request of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to exempt... Nation PNP exploring AI, global practices vs hostage crisis By Mark Ernest Villeza | 22 hours ago To improve response to hostage-taking and other high-risk emergencies, the Philippine National Police is exploring the use... Nation ‘Review cases filed vs Rhian Ramos, Michelle Dee’ By Mark Ernest Villeza | 22 hours ago The Makati City prosecutor’s office has been asked to reconsider its dismissal of the complaints filed by a driver against... Nation Southeastern College-Pasay joins PHINMA 22 hours ago The Southeastern College-Pasay has joined the PHINMA Education NCR Network to boost the education sector in the region. ... Nation Recommended VP-linked firms had deals with Davao government – witness 22 hours ago Vice President Sara Duterte secured 49 government contracts worth around P35 million while serving as the second highest official... NationRENDELL SOPEñA Marcoleta forgoes participation in impeach trial 22 hours ago Sen. Rodante Marcoleta is no longer inclined to participate in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial amid... NationRODANTE MARCOLETA Sara’s victimhood and endless drama September 23, 2026 - 12:00am For four years, Vice President Sara Duterte has occupied the country’s second-highest office with vast resources at her disposal. NationSARA DUTERTE Firm in VP Sara's SALN won millions in Davao City contracts   1 day ago A company that Vice President Sara Duterte declared as one of her business interests won nearly P36 million in government... NationINDAY SARA DUTERTESARA DUTERTE'S IMPEACHMENT Baste Duterte: Davao City unaware of VP Sara's GenCorp interests 1 day ago VP Sara declared GenCorp in her SALN. Her brother says Davao City never knew. NationSARA DUTERTE'S IMPEACHMENT next Recommended VP-linked firms had deals with Davao government – witness Vice President Sara Duterte secured 49 government contracts worth around P35 million while serving as the second highest official of the country, the bulk of which was with the local government of Davao City where her brother Sebastian is mayor, a prosecution witness testified yesterday. 22 hours ago RENDELL SOPEñA Marcoleta forgoes participation in impeach trial Sen. Rodante Marcoleta is no longer inclined to participate in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial amid ongoing discussions to count out absent senators like him in the voting threshold to convict. 22 hours ago RODANTE MARCOLETA Sara’s victimhood and endless drama For four years, Vice President Sara Duterte has occupied the country’s second-highest office with vast resources at her disposal. 22 hours ago SARA DUTERTE Firm in VP Sara's SALN won millions in Davao City contracts   A company that Vice President Sara Duterte declared as one of her business interests won nearly P36 million in government contracts during her term, almost a third from the Davao City government, a procurement official testified on Tuesday, September 22. 1 day ago INDAY SARA DUTERTE SARA DUTERTE'S IMPEACHMENT Baste Duterte: Davao City unaware of VP Sara's GenCorp interests VP Sara declared GenCorp in her SALN. Her brother says Davao City never knew. 1 day ago SARA DUTERTE'S IMPEACHMENT OK Are you sure you want to log out? Yes No X Login Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!