MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday allayed fears of a possible uptick in robbery and theft linked to rising fuel prices, saying it is prepared to maintain peace and order under any scenario. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the current economic situation is unlikely to trigger a spike in crime but assured the public that contingency measures are in place. READ: PNP deploys market watchdogs to curb illegal price hikes “The PNP’s security plan and personnel training are always geared toward worst-case scenarios,” Nartatez said in a news release. He said the PNP has […]... Keep on reading: PNP boosts patrols, deployments to deter crime amid oil price hikes