PNP says crime rate down 12% under ‘Safer Cities’ drive

 MANILA – The Philippines’ crime rate dropped by 12 percent during the first month of implementation of the anti-crime program “Safer Cities” initiative, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday. Based on PNP data, a total of 2,684 focus crimes were recorded from April 6, when the campaign was launched, to May 6. This was