The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday reported that criminality in the country decreased by 6.19 percent during the first
Meanwhile, PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. gave assurance that justice will be served to the family of a 15-year-old boy in Rodriguez, Rizal who was allegedly shot dead by a policeman last week.
The PNP report also showed a 5.03-percent reduction; robbery, 6.36 percent; murder, 2.07 percent; motorcycle theft, 3.84 percent; and homicide, 0.73 percent. In a statement, Acorda said Cpl. Arnulfo Sabillo and his alleged accomplice, Jeffrey Baguio, who were tagged as prime suspects in the killing of John Frances Ompad,15, last Aug. 20 are now in police custody.“We are committed to ensuring that the bereaved family finds justice for their deceased loved one. Such actions are deeply regrettable and do not represent the values of the Philippine National Police.