PNP Headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City. (Photo from the PNP Facebook page)
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday handed a total of P11.71 million in cash rewards to 13 informants who made possible the arrest of most wanted suspects.
Among those arrested were two alleged leaders of the Communist Terrorist Group, the collective tag of the PNP for the Communist Party of the Philippines and the New People’s Army. The 11 other suspects were accused of rebellion, murder, robbery, and rape.
Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr., the PNP chief, led the ceremony recognizing the informants.
“Today, we honor the unsung heroes whose anonymous efforts have significantly impacted curbing crime and bringing dangerous criminals to justice. We must continue to stand united against criminal elements. I urge the public to support the PNP by providing timely and reliable information on criminals and wanted individuals,” Acorda said in a statement.
According to him, giving monetary rewards is one of the PNP incentives for citizens to help them arrest the most wanted criminals.
“This program not only incentivizes the public to take an active role in crime prevention but also strengthens the bond between law enforcement and the community, creating a robust network of support in the fight against crime,” Acorda said.
“As the PNP continues its relentless pursuit of criminals and upholding the rule of law, they express their gratitude to the brave informants whose contributions have made a significant difference in achieving this milestone.”
The PNP chief also reminded the public to remain vigilant and support its endeavors to maintain peace and order.