PNP Cites 'Secrecy' in Operations Amid Calls for Transparency
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has stated it operates with 'secrecy,' a stance that comes after Senator Panfilo Lacson advised authorities to maintain discretion in high-profile cases. This move occurs amid growing public calls for greater transparency in police operations.
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