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PNP reports decrease in crime rates despite 'viral' incidents
PNP reports decrease in crime rates despite 'viral' incidents
MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said crimes in the country decreased despite the recent circulation of videos of several incidents on social media.
MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said crimes in the country decreased despite the recent circulation of videos of several incidents on social media.
The PNP said incidents of focus crimes declined by 26.76 percent, from 4,817 cases between January 1 and February 14, 2024 down to 3,528 cases in the same period this 2025.
The PNP said incidents of focus crimes declined by 26.76 percent, from 4,817 cases between January 1 and February 14, 2024 down to 3,528 cases in the same period this 2025.
Focus crimes include theft, robbery, rape, murder, homicide, physical injury, and carnapping of motorcycles and motor vehicles.
Focus crimes include theft, robbery, rape, murder, homicide, physical injury, and carnapping of motorcycles and motor vehicles.
Among these, rape recorded the most significant decline, plummeting by half from 1,261 cases in early 2024 to 623 cases this year.
Among these, rape recorded the most significant decline, plummeting by half from 1,261 cases in early 2024 to 623 cases this year.
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Year-on-year data also reflected a 7.31 percent decrease in focus crimes, with 41,717 incidents recorded in 2023 compared to 38,667 in 2024.
Year-on-year data also reflected a 7.31 percent decrease in focus crimes, with 41,717 incidents recorded in 2023 compared to 38,667 in 2024.
PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said social media helped increase public awareness of crime, while also serving as a vital tool for detection, prevention, and resolution.
PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said social media helped increase public awareness of crime, while also serving as a vital tool for detection, prevention, and resolution.
“Crimes may seem more visible because they go viral on social media, but what’s crucial is that the same platforms help speed up investigations and bring criminals to justice. We encourage responsible reporting—use social media as a tool for safety, not panic,” he said in a statement.
“Crimes may seem more visible because they go viral on social media, but what’s crucial is that the same platforms help speed up investigations and bring criminals to justice. We encourage responsible reporting—use social media as a tool for safety, not panic,” he said in a statement.
Marbil attributed the gains to sustained law enforcement efforts.
Marbil attributed the gains to sustained law enforcement efforts.
“We are not just responding to crime—we are working proactively to prevent it. The PNP continues to evolve, using data-driven strategies and modern technology to stay ahead of criminals,” he said.
“We are not just responding to crime—we are working proactively to prevent it. The PNP continues to evolve, using data-driven strategies and modern technology to stay ahead of criminals,” he said.
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