Police apprehend a man after a hostile encounter with police officers

Unleashing Havoc in Buhangin: A Tale of Chaos

The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has confessed to a brutal showdown at the Buhangin Police Station, where two unruly individuals met their match against officers. On April 27, these troublemakers tested the limits, assaulting an underage minor and causing public distress, severe enough for the Women and Children's Commission to intervene.

According to DCPO, the duo’s disgraceful acts, which included disrespecting authority, committing scandalous acts, and engaging in aggressive behavior, warranted their restraint. The DCPO statement, issued on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, clearly outlines that the police and auxiliary officers were within their rights to contain the situation.

It's important to note that the police's tolerance for such conduct is at an all-time low, as it goes against the Philippine National Police Operational Procedures (PNP POP).

On entering the police station, however, these belligerents displayed an alarming display of violence and aggression. They're accused of verbally assaulting the officers, even attacking one policeman and a police auxiliary, who had to defend themselves.

Reports on social media suggest that these two were Planning a direct assault and creating an alarm and scandal. The police station, though, dismissed these allegations as a fabricated, unreal, and false portrayal of events aimed at tarnishing the station's reputation.

The cases have been forwarded to the prosecutor's office as of April 28, 2025.

A Facebook post by Adrelyn Amaquin, whose daughter was among the victims, alleges that the police brutalized the two perpetrators and harassed her family at the Buhangin Police Station.

As public demand for transparency grows, the DCPO has committed itself to a thorough investigation, ensuring both accountability and justice for all parties involved. Rumors of misinformation and incorrect reports abound, but it's crucial that the public remains informed, respects the law, and obeys those in authority, considering their vital role in maintaining peace and order in the community.

Recent incidents in Buhangin reveal a more complex picture, with cases like the self-inflicted vehicle incident on April 22 and the unauthorized Comelec materials storage case on April 5 raising questions and concerns. However, these matters don't appear to involve direct assault or disrespect to authority linked to the Buhangin Police Station.

The DCPO continues to invest time, resources, and energy in upholding the law and ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens. As investigations unfold, more details will undoubtedly emerge, providing clarity and ensuring justice prevails.

(Rojean Grace G. Patumbon)

Enrichment Data:

Based on recent incidents in Buhangin, Davao City, no direct reports mention charges of "Disrespect/Disobedience to Persons in Authority" or "direct assault" linked to the Buhangin Police Station itself. However, two notable April 2025 incidents in the area are under investigation:

1. April 22, 2025: Self-Inflicted Vehicle Incident

A man in Buhangin intentionally allowed himself to be run over by a vehicle, raising concerns about suicidal behavior or potential extortion schemes (though police dismissed rumors of a "ligis-bayad" [run-over-for-payment] operation)[2]. No charges were specified, but the case remains under review.

2. April 5, 2025: Unauthorized Comelec Materials Storage

Location: Santol Street, Purok Santo Niño, Barangay Dumanlas, Buhangin[3].
Details: WiFi transmitters and solar panels, allegedly from Comelec Manila, were stored at Ruby Jean Apolinario’s residence without proper authorization.
Action: Barangay officials reported the incident to Buhangin Police Station[3]. No arrests were made, but the materials were flagged for further investigation.

Key Legal Context (for reference):

Disobedience to Authority (Article 151, Revised Penal Code): Applies to resisting lawful orders.
Direct Assault (Article 148): Requires violence against officials.
Scandalous Acts (Article 153): Public disturbances causing breach of peace.

Neither recent incident explicitly fits these charges based on available reports. The April 22 case may involve mental health or local ordinance violations, while the Comelec materials case focuses on improper storage rather than assault[2][3]. For the April 28 incident where a girl fell from a building and was hit by a jeepney, charges (if any) would likely target negligence or traffic violations, not police-directed offenses[1].

The Buhangin Police Station has not been cited for internal procedural violations in these cases. Further details await official updates from the Davao City Police Office[1][3].

The allegations against the individuals who caused chaos at the Buhangin Police Station on April 27, 2025, include breaking several barangay procedures such as disrespecting authority, committing scandalous acts, and engaging in aggressive behavior.
Despite rumors suggesting that these individuals were planning a direct assault, the police station has categorically dismissed these allegations as fabricated, unreal, and aimed at tarnishing the station's reputation.
As the 2025 general news and crime-and-justice scenes in Davao City unfold, it is crucial that the public respects the law, obeys those in authority, and remains informed about the ongoing investigations.
Although there have been notable incidents like the self-inflicted vehicle incident on April 22 and the unauthorized Comelec materials storage case on April 5 in Buhangin, Davao City, no direct reports link these incidents to disrespect or direct assault to the Buhangin Police Station itself.