SPEAKER FERDINAND Martin Romualdez on Tuesday commended the Philippine National Police (PNP) for its “stronger, smarter” policing under the Marcos administration which led to a significant drop in focus crimes nationwide.
In a news release, Romualdez said PNP efforts to improve crime prevention strategies and response times are “helping restore public confidence in law enforcement and proving that the rule of law is alive and working.”
PNP data showed a 26.76 percent drop in focus crimes -- from 4,817 cases between January 1 and February 14, 2024, to 3,528 in the same period this year.
Focus crimes include theft, robbery, rape, murder, homicide, physical injury, and carnapping of motorcycles and motor vehicles.
Among these, rape saw the sharpest decline, dropping by over 50 percent.
Year-on-year data also reflected a 7.31 percent decrease in focus crimes, from 41,717 cases in 2023 to 38,667 in 2024.
“I commend the PNP, under the leadership of Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil, for demonstrating stronger, smarter policing -- from the sharp drop in focus crimes nationwide to the swift arrest of the Antipolo road rage suspect,” Romualdez said.
“These results reflect discipline, innovation, and a renewed commitment to public safety. The Antipolo incident, in particular, shows how far the PNP has come in terms of speed and responsiveness.”
Romualdez was referring to the March 30 incident along Marcos Highway in Antipolo City, where a heated confrontation escalated into a shooting that injured four individuals, including the suspect’s partner.
The Speaker pointed out that rapid action in high-profile incidents like this sends a clear signal that crime and impunity have no place in society.
He underscored the need for the government must continue to equip the police with the tools, training, and support needed to keep Filipino communities safe.
“We cannot afford to lose this momentum. Let this be a wake-up call to would-be offenders and a reassurance to every law-abiding Filipino -- peace and order is non-negotiable, and the government under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will act swiftly and decisively.” (PNA)
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