CABANATUAN CITY — Police on Thursday reported a decrease of incidents in its eight focus crimes in Nueva Ecija in the first five months of the year as compared to the same period in 2024.
Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office director Col. Ferdinand Germino, said they recorded 210 crime incidents from January to May 20, 2025 which was 41 cases lower than the 251 tallied across the province last year.
“The eight focus crimes – murder, homicide, rape, physical injury, robbery, theft, carnapping, and motornapping – recorded lower incidents during the period,” Germino said.
This positive trend reflects NEPPO’s intensified police presence, increased visibility operations, and the consistent rollout of crime prevention initiatives at the grassroots level, he added.
The province’s top cop said that “beyond the numbers are the intangibles—crimes that were prevented through proactive policing, strategic interventions, and the vigilance of the community.”
This, he said, was effected through a hands-on leadership as he consistently stays on the ground to oversee and prioritize crime prevention strategies, ultimately resulting to NEPPO fostering a more secure environment.
A crime prevented is a crime that no longer needs to be solved, he stressed.
“This shift not only protects lives and property but also promotes public confidence, making Nueva Ecija a safer place to live, work, and do business. This success is made possible by our strong leadership, the commitment of NEPPO personnel, and the steadfast support of local government units and community partners,” Germino said.
