Palace says police ‘census’ in brgys not for political purposes: Matagal na ‘yan pinapatupad

By Prince Golez

Malacañang on Thursday denied that there is a political motive behind the ongoing nationwide “data-gathering” activities by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in several barangays.

During his televised briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the policy is being implemented even during the previous administration.

“Hindi po yan for politics. Hindi po yan for political purposes. Ang tinatawag nating active police community operations matagal na po yan pinapatupad. In fact sa Japan, yan yung cornerstone ng kanilang pagmemaintain ng peace and order,” said Roque.

“Importante po yan dahil sa ngayon po talaga eh matindi ang laban natin, hindi lang sa mga terorista na nag-aaklas laban sa gobyerno, kundi pati dun sa mga drug interest. Hindi po yan gagamitin sa pulitika, Matagal na pong ginagawa yang polisiya,” he explained.

Senator Panfilo Lacson, who was police chief from 1999 to 2001, earlier criticized the PNP for engaging in data-gathering activities, saying cops should not engage in “partisan politics” using public funds.

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