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DILG: Focus crime drops significantly in first half of 2025

Published Jun 28, 2025 09:53 am  |  Updated Jun 28, 2025 01:40 pm
(MB FILE PHOTO)
(MB FILE PHOTO)
Focus crimes significantly dropped from Jan. 1 to June 6 this year compared to the same period in 2024, the Department of the interior and Local Government (DILG) said. 
DILG Secretary Juanito Victor ‘Jonvic’ Remulla stressed that focus crimes are considered serious offenses that occur frequently and directly impact public safety. They include murder, homicide, rape, and carnapping. 
In a statement, Remulla noted that rape incidents went down by 31.85 percent, physical injuries by 30.21 percent and robbery by 26.47 percent.
He also highlighted that the campaign against loose firearms resulted in the confiscation of 12,891 illegal firearms and the arrest of 5,314 individuals, 4,096 of whom are now facing charges in court.
During the recent 1st Joint National Peace and Order Council and Regional Peace and Order Council (NPOC-RPOC) meeting, Remulla said rape incidents went down by 31.85 percent, physical injuries by 30.21 percent, and robbery by 26.47 percent.
Remulla, who is the chairman of the NPOC, assured that the council will “continue to explore new ways to protect our communities against crime and disorder. through our collective actions, we can fortify public safety and ensure that the rule of law prevails.’’
The DILG also noted that around 22,649 anti-illegal drug operations were also carried out, resulting in the arrest of 24,148 persons and the seizure of over 200,000 grams of illegal drugs worth P2.17 billion, adding that “this massive drug haul disrupted the supply chain significantly.’’
Remulla also urged the newly-designated regional and local peace and order council chairpersons to strengthen good governance in the formulation and implementation of POC initiatives.
“The NPOC also adopted a resolution commending the outgoing RPOC chairpersons who served from 2022 to 2025 for their leadership and dedication,’’ the DILG said.
Among those who will receive commendations are the late governors Roel Degamo of Negros Oriental and Carlos Padilla of Nueva Vizcaya, who served as RPOC chairpersons.
The recent NPOC-RPOC meeting was attended by National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo M. Año, Armed Forces of the Philippines(AFP) chief Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr., PNP Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito G. Galvez Jr. and National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) Director General Ricardo F. De Leon, among others.
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