MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has mandated that all national agencies and local government units (LGUs) intensify their support for the Philippines' fight against criminality.
According to Philippines News Agency, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on April 18, national government agencies and LGUs are directed to assist in the execution of the 2024 National Crime Prevention Program (NCPP) spearheaded by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). The NCPP aims to establish safe communities, protect the rights of Filipinos, and curb criminal activities nationwide, aligning with the Philippine Development Plan for 2023-2028.
The DILG had presented the 2024 NCPP to the Office of the President on February 22, 2024. In this strategic framework, the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) is appointed as the lead agency. NAPOLCOM, which functions under the DILG, oversees the administration and regulation of the Philippine National Police and provides advice to the president regarding police operations and administration.
The implementation of the memorandum circular begins immediately, marking a coordinated government initiative to enhance national security and crime prevention.