By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said that under the leadership of national police chief P/Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil, efforts to quell illicit drugs and other criminal activities have improved, saying that the police operations now have been “humane, as truthful, and as bloodless as possible.”
“Our crackdown on illegal drugs, smuggling, illegal gambling, private armed groups, human trafficking, and criminality has also strengthened significantly in ways that are not only effective but legal and lawful,” Marcos said during his speech during the 123rd Police Service Anniversary.
“Indeed, police operations are now conducted as humane, as truthful, and as bloodless as possible,” he added.
According to the Philippine National Police (PNP), a total of 16,634 illegal drug operations were conducted from April 1 to July 31 this year. This has resulted in the neutralization of 20,286 individuals and the seizure of over PhP13.72 billion worth of illegal drugs.
Marcos also commended the PNP and Marbil for the ‘noteworthy reforms and achievements.’
“His (Marbil) tenure over the past months has been filled with noteworthy reforms and achievements that we can proudly present to the Filipino public,” he added.
Under the leadership of Marbil, the PNP was able to respond to 99 percent of the calls for police assistance, the President said.
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