PNP Logs 32% Drop in Focus Crimes in Last 4 Months
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported a 32% decline in focus crimes nationwide over the past four months, from July to October 2026. The PNP chief expressed commitment to sustaining this downward trend.
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