• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
The Philippine National Police reported a 76.47 percent reduction in eight focus crimes from December 16 to 25 in Western Visayas, attributing it to their intensified crime prevention and suppression effort and cooperation of communities.
The eight focus crimes include murder, homicide, physical injury, rape, robbery, theft, carnapping and motorcycle theft.
In a report, the Police Regional Office 6 logged 24 incidents this year, compared to 102 incidents in the same period of 2023, with a decrease of 78 incidents, or 76.47 percent.
The Christmas celebration in Western Visayas, which was characterized by the ‘Simbang Gabi’ and religious activities, family gatherings and reunions, and gift giving, among others, was generally peaceful, according to PRO 6.
Wanky said the security plan crafted in relation to the intensified police operation to ensure the safety and security of the people of Western Visayas during the Yuletide and New year’s celebration will be in effect until January next year.*
