Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. reported major operational and institutional gains in just 2 months, as the country’s overall crime rate dropped by 13.96 percent from August 26 to October 30.
In a statement, Nartatez said index crimes fell from 6,961 cases between July and August 25, 2025, to 5,989 cases between August 26 and October 30. Focus crimes also decreased by 14.01 percent, from 6,931 to 5,960 cases during the same period.
Focus crimes include murder, homicide, rape, physical injury, carnapping, and theft.
Nartatez credited the PNP Focus Agenda—a results-driven framework that enhances resource management, boosts personnel morale, enforces integrity, and strengthens police-community partnerships—for the improvements.
“All these accomplishments are part of the PNP Focus Agenda—our roadmap that ensures we manage resources wisely, take care of our people, improve operations, uphold integrity, and work closely with the community,” he said.
From August 26 to October 30, the PNP conducted 9,061 anti-illegal drug operations, resulting in 10,434 arrests, the neutralization of eight suspects, and the confiscation of ₱1.91 billion worth of illegal drugs.
More than 11,500 wanted persons were arrested or surrendered, while over 5,600 loose firearms were seized or surrendered. Operations against illegal gambling and smuggling yielded ₱2.86 million worth of gambling paraphernalia and ₱337.8 million worth of smuggled goods.
As part of its internal cleansing drive, the PNP resolved 335 administrative cases involving 569 personnel.
“There is no place in the Bagong PNP for officers who betray the badge. Our policy is firm—zero tolerance for corruption, abuse, or any act that undermines public trust,” Nartatez said.
Police-community relations have also strengthened, with increased public cooperation contributing to successful operations.
“The improved numbers are not just statistics—they mean safer streets, more protected families, and communities that trust their police again,” PNP Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño said.
