PNP logs 41.77% drop in PH crime rates in August 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded a drop in focus crimes across the country, down from 3,584 incidents in 2025 to 2,087 in 2026 — or a 41.77 percent drop. In a statement on Tuesday, the PNP said the data referred to focus crimes recorded from January to August 2026, compared