1 MANILA / COPS SERENADE, GIVE FLOWERS TO COMMUTERS

Members of the Philippine National Police Police Community Relations Group reached out to the public yesterday by distributing flowers and serenading them in celebration of Valentine’s Day. PCRG deputy director Senior Superintendent Bartolome Bustamante, who led the activity dubbed “Katok ng Pagbabago Mula sa Puso” held at the Metro Rail Transit 3 Cubao station, said they hoped to show their soft side to the public. After receiving flowers, the MRT riders thanked the PNP officers with a smile. Along with the flowers, the PNP also reminded the public to ensure their safety and security while celebrating the Valentine’s day. The PNP noted the various modus operandi such as the Credit Card Scam (Baraha Gang), Bukas Kotse Modus, Ipit-Taxi Modus, Laslas Bag/ Pocket Gang, Pitas Tactics, and Salisi Modus which are being done by two or more people.