EIGHT men who provided the reliable tips that enabled the Philippine National Police (PNP) to capture nine of the country’s most wanted criminals this week got a total of P1.595 million in reward money from the PNP Directorate for Intelligence.

PNP Director for Intelligence Major General Westrimundo D. Obinque led the ceremonial handover of the reward money to the eight police informants whose names were withheld for their protection.

These informants, according to PNP Public Information Office chief Colonel Randulf T. Tuaño, provided crucial information that led to the successful arrest of nine individuals included in the PNP’s most wanted list.

The captured fugitives were involved in various heinous crimes, such as murder, rape and homicide.

For their safety and privacy, the reward claimants wore appropriate attire and masks to conceal their identities during the ceremony held at Camp Crame.

PNP chief General Rommel Francisco D. Marbil commended the cooperation of the informants in their campaign to account for most wanted criminals.

“This reward program is part of our continuing efforts to build stronger partnerships between the police and the community. We are grateful to the public for their continued support, as it is through their assistance that we can make significant strides in ensuring justice and maintaining peace in our communities,” the top cop said.

The granting of monetary rewards to individuals who assist in the apprehension of wanted criminals, excluding government employees, is part of the PNP’s ongoing efforts to foster community engagement in the fight against criminality and to address security-related threats across the country, said Tuaño.

He also encouraged the public to report criminal activities and collaborate with law enforcement authorities to ensure a safer environment for all.

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Alfred P. Dalizon