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The head of the Metro Manila police said Monday that he has instructed district commanders to draw a list of officers that deserve to be recognized for "simple good deeds."

Awards typically commend officers for the arrest of suspects, at times snubbing those who had kept their areas crime-free, said National Capital Region Police Office chief Director Camilo Cascolan.

"Kaya nga ho sabi ko po, mas maganda siguro kung bigyan natin ng award iyung mga peaceful communities... Sa simple good deeds po ng ating mga kapulisan, malalaman po ng mga tao na grabe pala ang pag-maintain at pag-sustain ng kapulisan natin ng peace and order sa kanilang lugar," he told DZMM.

(This is why I said it may be better if we give awards to peaceful communities. By recognizing the simple good deeds of our police, the public will realize how much effort foes to maintaining and sustaining peace and order in thier area.)

The award, which will serve as "a pat in the back", can be in the form of commendation, certificate of recognition or medals, he said.

DZMM, 7 May 2018