PRO7 Boosts Anti-Crime Drive Under Safe Cities Program

Following Interior Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla’s directive to bolster public safety enforcement nationwide, the Police Regional Office 7 (PRO7) has escalated its anti-crime operations throughout Central Visayas, particularly focusing on enhanced implementation of OPLAN Bulabog and OPLAN Bakal Sita under the government’s Safe Cities program.

The reinforced law enforcement campaign, revealed Friday, April 10, 2026, concentrates on addressing street-level violations while intercepting unlawful weapons circulation as part of the administration’s comprehensive strategy to establish disciplined, secure communities across the region.

PRO7 officials confirmed that these intensified measures demonstrate the Philippine National Police’s dedication to executing federal mandates designed to strengthen community security and maintain public order throughout Central Visayas territories.

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Comprehensive Street-Level Crime Prevention

The reinforced OPLAN Bulabog targets diverse forms of public misconduct and disruptive behavior that compromise neighborhood tranquility. Operations specifically address public alcohol consumption, unauthorized street betting activities such as cara y cruz, excessive videoke noise, harassment including catcalling, and various other disturbances affecting community harmony.

This multi-faceted strategy tackles numerous public disorder manifestations identified as contributing elements to widespread criminal activity across both metropolitan and provincial areas. Law enforcement teams will maintain consistent patrol schedules while addressing citizen reports concerning these infractions.

Coordination between OPLAN Bulabog units and municipal governments alongside barangay leadership ensures thorough territorial coverage and community backing for these enforcement initiatives.

Intelligence-Based Checkpoint Operations

Concurrently, OPLAN Bakal Sita maintains its presence through tactically positioned checkpoints aimed at confiscating unregistered firearms, prohibited weapons, and additional contraband potentially utilized in criminal enterprises. These inspection points constitute a vital element of the region’s crime deterrence methodology.

Checkpoint positioning follows intelligence assessments and criminal activity analysis to optimize success rates in preventing illegal armament and prohibited material transportation across Central Visayas territories.

Officers assigned to these duties receive specialized training for identifying suspect materials and individuals while upholding citizen rights and adhering to established search and confiscation protocols.

Director Stresses Public Security Commitment

Police Brigadier General Redrico A. Maranan, PRO7 Regional Director, highlighted the Philippine National Police’s complete endorsement of Secretary Remulla’s mandate to reinforce law enforcement and regulation implementation that maintains community peace and public safety.

“We at Police Regional Office 7 completely endorse Secretary Remulla’s mandate to reinforce the implementation of regulations and statutes that maintain community peace and public safety,” stated PBGen Maranan during the operation announcement.

“Via the reinforced execution of OPLAN Bulabog and OPLAN Bakal Sita, our officers, working closely with municipal authorities and barangay leadership, will persist in guaranteeing our neighborhoods remain protected, disciplined, and safe for citizens,” he continued.

Sustained Law Enforcement Presence

The regional commander disclosed that police presence will be maintained across communities, especially in public spaces and school vicinity areas, as part of the expanded initiative to discourage criminal behavior and strengthen residents’ security confidence.

This heightened deployment seeks to establish visible crime deterrence while assuring community members of their protection and safety. Officers will continue routine patrols in busy locations and sites identified as susceptible to criminal conduct.

Schools will receive special focus under these enhanced operations, with police teams working alongside educational administrators to guarantee student and staff protection during academic hours and activities.

Partnership with Municipal Authorities

PRO7 has guaranteed public commitment to ongoing close partnership with municipal governments and barangay leadership in completely executing the Safe Cities program across Central Visayas. This cooperative method acknowledges local officials’ crucial function in preserving community peace and security.

Municipal governments will contribute assistance through their enforcement staff and by ensuring local regulations correspond with federal public safety and order directives. Barangay officials will function as essential partners in locating problematic areas and organizing community responses.

This collaborative structure enables more thorough coverage and guarantees enforcement activities are customized to particular community requirements and obstacles across various towns and provinces regionwide.

National Program Implementation

These reinforced operations signify Central Visayas’ participation in the nationwide Safe Cities program, designed to establish protected, organized environments for residents and tourists throughout the Philippines. The program acknowledges that community protection demands coordinated actions across various government and law enforcement levels.

Secretary Remulla’s directive underscores consistent enforcement importance of current statutes and regulations promoting public safety and order. The program expands existing police operations while supplying enhanced resources and coordination systems.

The Safe Cities structure incorporates community participation provisions, enabling residents to contribute to neighborhood safety maintenance and report issues to proper authorities.

PRO7’s enhanced operation implementation will undergo monitoring and assessment to guarantee effectiveness in decreasing street-level crimes and improving overall community safety across Central Visayas provinces.

Photo credit: Photo courtesy of PRO7/PNP