In the inauguration of fire facilities and meetings with local officials in Catanduanes, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla recognizes the 50% decrease in crime across the Philippines. This decline is attributed to the enforcement of the Safer Cities Initiative, primarily in Metro Manila.

“Bumagsak ang krimen by 50 percent sa buong Pilipinas. Hindi lang po sa mga kilalang siyudad, sa malalaking siyudad sa buong Pilipinas,” the Secretary said via DILG press release

[“Crime has dropped by 50% across the Philippines. This is  not just in well-known cities, but in major cities throughout the country.”]

Remulla also noted that peace and order depend on the effective enforcement of the law. He emphasized that through proper implementation and cooperation of both the barangay and the police, achieving peace and order is highly attainable.

On previous reports, the PNP showed a decline in the figure of arrests - from 7,886 (April 16) to 6,514 (April 19).

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) previously advised the police officials to always exercise common sense in the enforcement of the ordinances.

“Yun po yung instruction natin sa ating mga kapulisan na the implementation of ordinances dapat nandon yung compassion at tsaka common sense,” according to NCRPO Acting Director PMGen. Anthony Aberin

[“That’s our instruction to our police officers, in the implementation of ordinances, compassion and common sense must be present.”]