THE crime rate in the Philippines has dropped by 7.84 percent, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. said on Saturday.
'I'm pleased to announce that the overall crime rate has a significant decrease this year. From Jan. 1 to Sept. 15, 2023, we recorded 11,975 fewer incidents compared to the same period last year. This represents a 7.874-percent drop in the crime rate,' Acorda said in a weekly news forum in Quezon City.The PNP recorded year-to-date crime incidents at 140,778, down from 152,753 posted in the same period last year.
Acorda said the PNP also intensified its presence and visibility in crime-prone areas and other public convergence points.'In the realm of maintaining peace and order, the Philippine National Police has been tirelessly working to ensure the safety and security of our beloved nation,' he said.'I want to express my deepest appreciation to the dedicated men and women of the Philippine National Police for their unwavering commitment to duty,' Acorda added.
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