By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency
Malacañang has directed all national government agencies to support crime prevention efforts aimed at enhancing public safety and building resilient communities.
Memorandum Circular (MC) 120, signed by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on behalf of the President on May 21 and released on Saturday, orders all local government agencies and instrumentalities and enjoins local government units (LGUs) to assist the National Police Commission (Napolcom) in implementing the 2026 National Crime Prevention Program (NCPP).
The Napolcom will lead the implementation of the 2026 NCPP in coordination with Philippine National Police, LGUs, and other partner agencies.
“In accordance with their respective mandates, all departments, agencies, bureaus, and offices of the National Government are hereby directed, and all LGUs are hereby encouraged, to support the implementation of the 2026 NCPP, as well as the programs, activities, and projects specified therein,” MC 120 read.
The circular takes effect immediately upon issuance.
The 2026 NCPP is a comprehensive initiative designed to improve crime prevention and public safety.
Its key objectives include enhancing community-based crime prevention initiatives and modernizing law enforcement tools, technologies, and digital infrastructure.
The program also seeks to boost law enforcement capability and professionalism while establishing a national crime prevention knowledge management program.
It aims to improve coordination among the police, prosecution, courts, corrections, and reintegration sectors to ensure a unified and effective criminal justice system.
These efforts will be supported by legislative modernization, governance reforms, enhanced data interoperability, and strengthened institutional integrity.
“To ensure the success of the 2026 NCPP, it is necessary for all government agencies and instrumentalities, as well as local government units to support and cooperate in the implementation of the 2026 NCPP,” the order said.
The funding requirements for the implementation of MC 120 will be sourced from the current and available appropriations of Napolcom and other concerned agencies.
