Police Regional Office MIMAROPA led by its 18th Regional Director, PBGen. Joel Doria, has noted the traditional observance of this year’s Holy Week in the region as ‘generally peaceful’ as compared to the same period last year.
Data from the Regional Investigation and Detective Management Division revealed that 87 crime incidents were recorded from April 2 to 9 this year, a 10.31 percent decline compared to the 97 reported crime incidents in the same period last year.
The MIMAROPA Top Cop said the improvement in the average crime rate is largely attributed to the pro-active policing efforts in maintaining peace and order complemented by the regionwide coordinated police operations through the implementation of the “Oplan Ligtas Sumvac 2023”.
“I commend the men and women of PRO MIMAROPA in this accomplishment. The public can expect that the PNP will further intensify its efforts in ensuring the stability of the peace and order in their respective areas, more so for the entire duration of the summer vacation this year,” PBGen. Doria said.
PBGen. Doria likewise maintained that security measures and optimum deployment would be focused on securing vital installations, tourist destinations, bus terminals, seaports, and airports to ensure the safety of all activities and movement of the traveling public.
“We have established more than 150 police assistance desks in various parts of the region, particularly in roads and tourist destinations, to be manned by more than 1,500 PNP personnel to provide maximum visibility and efficient response”, PBGen. Doria emphasized.
Meanwhile, PBGen. Doria reiterated his appeal to the general public, especially motorists, to take extra measures by adhering to traffic laws and speed restrictions to avoid vehicular accidents.
He also urged all parents or guardians to pay close attention to their children at all times and warned the general public not to drink any alcoholic beverages while swimming to prevent drowning incidents.
“While the PNP will be deployed to provide maximum visibility and efficient response, we humbly seek for the continuous cooperation and support of the public in our efforts towards ensuring their overall safety and security,” PBGen. Doria said. (PR)
