PNP boosts patrols to curb crime vs youth as school year starts

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is intensifying its street patrols ahead of the opening of School Year 2026–2027 in a bid to combat petty crime and gang activities targeting the youth. “Our primary focus remains the total safety of millions of returning students,” PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez said in a statement on Friday. “The PNP is prioritizing strict traffic management to avoid congestion, intensified street patrols to prevent petty crimes like theft and swindling targeting youth, and the elimination of any localized threat or gang activity near school zones,” he noted. READ: Report bullying via […]…

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المصدر: Inquirer (PH)