NCRPO reports fewer thefts but more online scams during 2025 holidays

MANILA, Philippines — There were fewer thefts but more online scam cases monitored over the 2025 holidays so far, according to the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO). “Our theft and robbery incidents have decreased this year,” NCRPO spokesperson Maj. Hazel Asilo said in a DZBB interview on Sunday. “There are now more online scams