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| (PNA photo by Joan Bondoc) |
Crime Prevention: A rider shows his credentials at a Project 4, Quezon City checkpoint on January 12, 2025. NCRPO Acting Chief Bri. Gen. Anthony Aberin announced a 19.61% drop in crime in Metro Manila for January.
According to the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), crime incidents in Metro Manila dropped by 19.61% in January 2025 compared to the same month last year.The NCRPO recorded 451 crimes against persons and properties, which is 110 fewer cases than January 2024
The significant reductions were seen in various focus crimes, including:
Rape: down by 46.49%
Physical injuries: down by 37.14%
Homicide: down by 28.57%
Murder: down by 17.65%
Theft: down by 23.05%
The NCRPO attributed this decline to aggressive police operations targeting illegal drugs, loose firearms, illegal gambling, and wanted persons.They also emphasized the importance of strict implementation of local ordinances
It's definitely a positive development for the region! What are your thoughts on this?
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