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DILG eyes 40K body cams
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) aims to procure 40,000 police body cameras for 2026, but current funding limitations will only allow for the purchase of less than 10,000 units.
Each body camera is estimated to cost P35,000, requiring a total budget of approximately P1.3 billion for the target number of units.
A key feature of the new body cameras is that they cannot be turned off by police officers while on duty.
The discussion arose during the budget deliberations when Akbayan Partylist Representative Percy Cendaña questioned the implementation of PNP Memorandum Circular 17 of 2025.
This new memorandum circular replaced Oplan Tokhang and outlines a revised anti-illegal drugs strategy that prioritizes human rights.
Representative Cendaña expressed his curiosity about the new memorandum, referencing the significant loss of lives during the implementation of the previous 'Oplan Tokhang' and its controversial international reputation.
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