The Police Regional Office in Region 3 (PRO 3) reported that crime incidents in Central Luzon dropped by 39 percent despite the rotational power interruptions experienced by residents last week.
Crime Statistics Show Significant Decline
According to the Central Luzon police, focus crime incidents decreased from 64 cases during May 4 to 10 to 39 cases last week. This represents a notable reduction of 25 incidents or approximately 39 percent.
Police Response to Power Outages
Brigadier General Jess Mendez, PRO-3 director, explained that police visibility and anti-criminality operations were intensified following the onset of rotational power outages on May 11, 2026. To prevent potential crimes during the outages, police units increased the deployment of bike patrols, mobile patrols, foot patrols, and checkpoints in crime-prone areas, business districts, major roads, and residential communities affected by low visibility.
“We anticipated the possible security concerns brought about by the rotational brownouts, which is why our police units immediately intensified visibility patrols and checkpoint operations, particularly during the wee hours of the night. The reduction in focus crime incidents shows that strong police presence, quick response, and community cooperation continue to make a significant impact in keeping our communities safe,” Mendez said.
Continued Security Measures
The police official assured the public that intensified patrol operations, intelligence monitoring, and other measures will remain in place throughout the entire region. The PRO-3 remains committed to maintaining public safety and order despite the challenges posed by the power interruptions.
