Pulse Asia: Majority of Metro Manila residents feel safer now

About 82 percent of Metro Manila residents feel safer because of the Philippine National Police (PNP) war on illegal drugs, according to the latest survey conducted by Pulse Asia Research Inc.

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) launched the campaign against illegal drugs on July 1, 2016 and its five months of relentless implementation gained 82 percent approval rating from the public.

The respondents were asked during the Pulse Asia Research survey to rate the statement: “Compared to last year, I feel that it is less dangerous now in our place because of the campaign against illegal drugs.”

The survey was conducted on December 6-11, 2016 in Metro Manila with randomly selected respondents from all walks of life.

NCRPO chief Director, Oscar A. Albayalde said the result of the survey inspired him as he assured the public that they will continue the thrust of the NCRPO on crime prevention and suppression, war against illegal drugs and illegal gambling and internal cleansing program.

“This result will serve as our driving force to continue our mission on eradicating illegal drugs and other illegal activities in the Metro,” Albayalde said.

“We will take this accomplishment as one of our basis and guide to further improve our performance, to address the security demands of the public, and to further pursue our transformation program,” he added.