00:00The Anti Red Tape Authority or ARTA is considering the use of artificial intelligence to expedite the processing of citizens as complaints and
00:08concerns.
00:09This and more in tonight's national news roundup by Trump's Espina.
00:15The Philippine National Police or PNP reports the country's crime rate is on a continued decline.
00:21According to the latest PNP data gathered, the index crime volume from January to November dropped 9%
00:27from figures of the same period last year. Focus crimes also went down 9%.
00:33In conjunction with this, the PNP will intensify its deployment of security forces for the holiday season with police
00:40officers not allowed to take leave starting December 15.
00:45The country is set to host the 2025 Open Government Partnership or OGP Asia-Pacific
00:50regional meeting from February 5 to 7. The event will gather regional leaders,
00:55policymakers, and stakeholders from civil society to promote open accountable governance. It will include ministerial sessions,
01:02interactive discussions, and networking. Department of Budget and Management or DBM Secretary and PHO
01:08GP Chairperson Amena Pangandaman urged delegates and participants to register and participate.
01:14The Anti-Red Tape Authority or ARTA is eyeing the use of artificial intelligence or AI.
01:20During the ARTA
01:222024 year-end media conference, the agency said that with AI assistance, the processing of complaints will be expedited and available
01:3024-7. This would enable faster responses to citizens concerns or complaints about government agencies that need improvement.
01:37This is Sharma Espina from the National TV Network for a new and better Philippines.
