00:00Index crimes in Metro Manila are still decreasing according to the National Capital Region Police Office
00:05and in the face of the rising wave of counter-criminality,
00:08the leader of the Philippine National Police once again insisted
00:11that for the sake of everyone's safety, the implementation of the Revitalized Hoplan Katok,
00:16especially during this election period.
00:18Brian Lesigue is in the center of the news.
00:23The Revitalized Hoplan Katok is a legal and effective campaign against loose firearms.
00:28This is what the Philippine National Police is demanding
00:30despite the ongoing protests here and the suspension of the Commission on Elections.
00:35According to PNP Chief Police General Rommel Francisco Marbil,
00:39there is no threat to their campaign
00:41because what they are doing here is a personal reminder by the police
00:46about the owners of firearms, not their obligation.
00:50In particular, the renewal of their license to own and possess firearms
00:55is a warning to the owners of firearms to protect their firearms
01:01if they do not renew their license.
01:04According to the chief of the Philippine National Police,
01:07the Revitalized Hoplan Katok is regularly carried out by the PNP
01:10in accordance with Republic Act 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.
01:17The PNP also gave their priority to the safety of the public
01:21and they do not need to be compared to any politician.
01:25Marbil called the use of the Revitalized Hoplan Katok in the election period as a bad way speculative.
01:34Meanwhile, the crime rate in Metro Manila continues to fall.
01:38According to the PNP, 19.61% of the month of January is the index crimes or crimes against persons and property.
01:48In 451, the number of incidents in the first month of 2025 is lower compared to 561 in the same month of 2024.
01:58Among the major decrease are cases of rape, physical injuries, homicide, murder, and theft.
02:06According to the NCRPO, the decrease in the crime rate means that the PNP continues to strive to make the public safe.
02:16From here in Campo Crame, Ryan Lisigues for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
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