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Palace: Philippines safer under Marcos
The Office of the President has denied former President Rodrigo Duterte's assertion that crime is still rampant in the Philippines, citing data from the Philippine National Police (PNP) that indicates a significant decrease in criminal activities.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin stated that the current administration under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has successfully maintained peace and order without infringing on due process or human rights.
Bersamin clarified that the specific incident Duterte mentioned, a drug raid in San Miguel, Manila, was based on outdated information, and that law enforcement has already apprehended one suspect while pursuing another.
He concluded that the country is now safer and more secure under the current leadership.
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Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla stated that crimes have significantly decreased under President Marcos' administration, contradicting claims made by former President Rodrigo R. Duterte.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) dismissed claims by former President Rodrigo Duterte that drug-related crimes have increased under the current administration.
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reported a 62% decrease in the country's crime rate during the first two years of the Marcos administration.
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