Spokesperson says Duterte will reform PNP first to suppress crime in six months
The spokesperson of presumptive President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday reiterated that reforms within the Philippine National Police (PNP) will be prioritized to fulfill the tough talking Davao City mayor's campaign promise of curbing crime in six months.
“Unang-una, aayusin niya iyong PNP. Iyong mga tamad sa PNP tatanggalin niya. Pangalawa, alam ninyo may problema tayo sa mga gamit ng mga pulis, iyong gamit sa mga behiklo, iyong pag-respond ng mga pulis ay palaging late. Iyon ang gagawin ni President Duterte,” Atty. Salvador Panelo said in an interview on GMA Network's “Unang Hirit.”
Panelo also said that Duterte’s campaign promise of reducing crime in three to six months is doable, saying it has already been done in Davao City.
“Now, with respect to crime rate, whether or not Duterte can reduce the crime, ay nagawa na niya ito sa Davao. So there is no question, if he can do it nationally. Mas lalo na naging president na siya ngayon, pangalan pa lang ni Duterte nanginig na sila,” he said.
To monitor Duterte’s progress, the lawyer said the basis will be the rate of major crimes such as murder, kidnapping, rape, theft, robbery, homicide, kiidnapping, and smuggling.
“Ang mahalaga ay makita mo nag-decline,” Panelo said. — Trisha Macas/RSJ, GMA News