Tag: Crime Decline
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Kidnapping Cases Plummet in January 2025 After POGO Shutdown
In a significant development for public safety, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported a sharp decline in kidnapping incidents in January 2025, following the complete phase-out of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) by the end of 2024. According to PNP-Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG) data, only four traditional kidnappings were recorded last month, with no instances of…
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