Police operations now humane, bloodless – Marcos

MANILA, Philippines —  Police operations are now as “humane, truthful and bloodless” as possible, President Marcos said yesterday, as he heaped praises on Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Marbil.

In a speech during the 123rd anniversary of the police service at Camp Crame, Marcos said the achievements of the PNP were made possible because of its “resolve to uphold the rule of law” and the “unparalleled dedication and service” of police officers led by Marbil.

He highlighted what he described as “effective” but “lawful” efforts against illegal activities.

“Our crackdown on illegal drugs, smuggling, illegal gambling, private armed groups, human trafficking and criminality has also strengthened significantly in ways that are not only effective but legal and lawful,” the President said.

“Indeed, police operations are now conducted as humane, as truthful and as bloodless as possible,” he added.

In a previous speech, Marcos said his crackdown on drugs involves rehabilitation, reintegration and preventive education programs since enforcement “only gets you so far.”

During his third State of the Nation Address last month, Marcos said more than P44 billion worth of illegal drugs have been seized and 97,000 drug personalities have been arrested under his “bloodless war” on dangerous drugs, highlighting that the accomplishments were achieved without resorting to “extermination.”

During yesterday’s police service anniversary, Marcos lauded the leadership of Marbil, saying his tenure over the past months has been filled with “noteworthy reforms and achievements.”

“Under General Marbil, the police has taken aggressive steps toward sustaining the gains of peace and order that we have collectively and painstakingly worked hard for,” he said.

Marcos hailed the PNP’s intensified patrol operations and increased police deployment, contributing to a “notable drop” in crime rates.

He also praised the effective response of the police force as they have responded to nearly all or 99 percent of the calls for police assistance and have operationalized its Cybersecurity Operations Center to intensify cyber patrolling.

Marcos has reminded the PNP chief of the honorable