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House Speaker Expresses Concerns on Attacks Against Local Officials
Photo credit: Martin Romualdez
House Speaker Martin Romualdez held a meeting with Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos and Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Rodolfo Azurin Jr. on Monday night to discuss how to address the recent attacks on local officials. The meeting aimed to intensify the campaign of law enforcement authorities against crime to ensure the safety of citizens.
During the meeting, Romualdez committed the solid support of the House of Representatives for the intensified campaign of law enforcement authorities against crime. Abalos and Azurin reported that the crime rate had gone down despite the recent high-profile crime incidents.
Speaker Romualdez assured them that the House of Representatives would be open to providing the PNP with adequate funding support and other resources, as well as new legislation if necessary.
Other leaders who attended the meeting included House Majority Leader Mannix Dalipe, House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan, Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co, Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales, Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco, Camiguin Rep. Jayjay Romualdo, and Agusan del Norte Rep. Joboy Aquino II.
The meeting resulted in an agreement on the necessity of an intensified drive against criminality that includes a sustained crackdown on illegal firearms and increased police visibility across the country along with ongoing programs for improved intelligence-gathering capability and training of policemen.
Speaker Romualdez stressed the critical importance of continued collaboration between local communities and the government to ensure the success of the campaign against crime.
As part of the anti-illegal firearms campaign, Romualdez sought a stricter licensing system for firearms by requiring additional training on gun safety and stringent background checks on anybody who is purchasing a firearm.
He also proposed strengthening the government’s national database of firearms to enable authorities to effectively track the movement and ownership of firearms in the country.
During the meeting, Romualdez committed the solid support of the House of Representatives for the intensified campaign of law enforcement authorities against crime. Abalos and Azurin reported that the crime rate had gone down despite the recent high-profile crime incidents.
Speaker Romualdez assured them that the House of Representatives would be open to providing the PNP with adequate funding support and other resources, as well as new legislation if necessary.
Other leaders who attended the meeting included House Majority Leader Mannix Dalipe, House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan, Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co, Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales, Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco, Camiguin Rep. Jayjay Romualdo, and Agusan del Norte Rep. Joboy Aquino II.
The meeting resulted in an agreement on the necessity of an intensified drive against criminality that includes a sustained crackdown on illegal firearms and increased police visibility across the country along with ongoing programs for improved intelligence-gathering capability and training of policemen.
Speaker Romualdez stressed the critical importance of continued collaboration between local communities and the government to ensure the success of the campaign against crime.
As part of the anti-illegal firearms campaign, Romualdez sought a stricter licensing system for firearms by requiring additional training on gun safety and stringent background checks on anybody who is purchasing a firearm.
He also proposed strengthening the government’s national database of firearms to enable authorities to effectively track the movement and ownership of firearms in the country.
Feb 28, 2023
