Manila Bulletin·3 min read·medium
Focus crime drops by 37% in Western Visayas
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Tara Yap
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Police in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines reported a 37% decrease in focus crimes during August 2026 compared to the previous year. Significant declines were noted in rape, homicide, and robbery cases.
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Public safety statistics are critical indicators of regional stability and the effectiveness of local law enforcement policies.
Manila Bulletin - Focus crime drops by 37% in Western Visayas
Focus crime drops by 37% in Western Visayas
Brigadier General Randulf Tuaño (center) and Major Sencil of Police Regional Office (PRO-6). (Tara Yap)
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