Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has directed the Manila Police District (MPD) to ensure maximum police visibility across the city’s commercial and public areas as the holiday season approaches, citing the need to anticipate the expected rise in crime incidents during the last quarter of the year.
Speaking during the Manila Peace and Order Council 4th Quarter Meeting on Thursday, October 23, Domagoso directed the MPD to strictly comply with the directive of Philippine National Police (PNP) Acting Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. mandating heightened police visibility in public areas.
The Mayor said the city government is intensifying its campaign to maintain peace and order in coordination with the MPD, barangays, and other law enforcement agencies.
“Sundin natin ang utos ni Gen. Nartatez — ang pulis ay dapat nasa kalsada, nakikita, at nararamdaman ng tao,” Domagoso said.
Domagoso instructed the MPD to deploy additional personnel and conduct round-the-clock patrols in high-density areas such as Binondo, Recto, Quiapo, Ermita, Malate, and the University Belt.
“Ngayong papalapit na ang Pasko, siguraduhin nating may presensiya ang pulis sa kalsada. Hindi lang sa mga presinto, kundi sa mga lugar kung saan naroon ang mga tao,” the Mayor said.
“Visible dapat ang pulis sa mga pangunahing lugar lalo na ngayong holiday season,” he said.
The Mayor’s directive is part of his administration’s continuing effort to strengthen public safety, which he earlier described as a key pillar of his “street-smart government” approach under the Make Manila Great Again development strategy.
During his first 100 days in office, the city reported a 9.2% increase in the MPD’s crime solution efficiency rate, which the mayor credited to the intensified campaign for law and order.
“Ang gusto natin, ligtas, mapayapa, at maayos ang Pasko sa Maynila. Titiyakin natin ‘yan para sa mga Batang Maynila at sa mga bumibisita sa ating lungsod,” the Mayor said.
