CRIME

PROJECT IN ARALING PANLIPUNAN 10 SUBMITTED TO:

MRS.MARI JEAN S. REMOROSA

I.BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

DEFINING YOUR CONCEPT:
Crime is present in various forms in the Philippines, and remains
a serious issue throughout the country. Illegal drug trade, human
trafficking, murder, corruption and domestic violence remain
significant concerns. The Philippines has a high rate of murder
cases, which is the highest in Southeast Asia as of 2014. Most
major cities are plagued with high prevalence of crimes.
CRIME BY TYPE:
Murder
In 2014, the Philippines has a murder rate of 9.84 per 100,000
people, with a number of 9,784 recorded cases. The country also
has the highest rate of murder cases in Southeast Asia in 2013,
with a rate of 8.8, followed by Thailand. The murder rate in the
Philippines reached its peak in 2002 and 2010, with rates of 8.1
(6,553 cases) and 9.5 (8,894 cases).

Organized crime
Organized crime in the Philippines can be linked to certain
families or barkadas (groups) who perpetrate crimes ranging
from extortion, sale of illegal narcotics and loan
sharking to robbery, kidnapping, and murder-for-hire.

Illegal drug trade

Illegal drug trade is common all around the Philippines, and is a
major concern. Meth ("shabu") and marijuana ("weeds" or "damo"),
are the most common drugs accounting most drug-related arrests.
Most of the illegal drug trade involved members of
large Chinese triad groups operating in the Philippines, owing to
its location on drug smuggling routes.
Petty crime
Petty crime, which includes pick-pocketing, is a problem in the
Philippines. It takes place usually in locations with many
people, ranging from shopping hubs to churches. Traveling alone
to withdraw cash after dark is a risk, especially for foreigners.

Rape
Rape in the Philippines is considered a criminal offense.
In Philippine jurisprudence, it is a heinous crime punishable
by life imprisonment when committed against women. Rape of
males is also legally recognized as rape by sexual assault, which
is penalized by imprisonment of six to twelve years.

Domestic violence
Violence Against Women is "the word or concept (that) has been
used in a broad, inclusive manner to encompass verbal abuse,
intimidation, physical harassment, homicide, sexual assault, and
rape (of women in particular). This form of violence is gender-
biased. Violence occurs precisely because of their gender,
specifically because the victims are women.

Human trafficking
Human trafficking and the prostitution of children is a
significant issue in the Philippines, often controlled by
organized crime syndicates. Human trafficking in the country is a
crime against humanity.
In an effort to deal with the problem, the Philippines passed
Republic Act (R.A.) 9208, the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of
2003, a penal law against human trafficking, sex tourism, sex
slavery and child prostitution. Nevertheless, enforcement is
reported to be inconsistent.
Prostitution
Prostitution in the Philippines is illegal. It is a serious crime
with penalties ranging up to life imprisonment for those involved
in trafficking. It is covered by the Anti-Trafficking in Persons
Act.Prostitution is still sometimes illegally available
through brothels (also known as casa), bars, karaoke
bars, massage parlors, street walkers and escort services. 
Corruption and police misconduct
Corruption is a great problem in the Philippines. In present,
during the country's elections, some 504 political candidates
were accused mostly of corruption and some of violent crimes.
 II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
RELATED STUDIES RESEARCH, JOURNALS AND ARTICLES LITERARY
TEXT:
STATISTICS
Cities with the highest crime volume
The table below shows the three cities with the highest crime
volume as of 2018.

Ran Populati Total no. of

City Region
k on crimes (2018)

Quezon National Capital 2,936,11

1 41,152
City Region 6

City of National Capital 1,780,14

2 21,386
Manila Region 8

3 Cebu City Central Visayas 922,611 12,130

Cities with the least crime incidents
Cities with the least crime incident as of 2018.[19]

Populati Total no. of crimes

City Region
Ran on (2018)
k

Eastern
1 Ormoc City 215,031 134
Visayas

2 Cotabato City SOCCSKSARGEN 299,438 220

Puerto
3 MIMAROPA 255,116 227
Princesa City

Cities with the highest crime solution efficiency

Cities with the highest crime solution efficiency as of 2018.

Ran Crime solution

City
k efficiency

Las Piñas
1 95.68
City

2 Taguig City 94.75

3 Pasig City 93.83

MANILA -- The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Tuesday reported a 6.12
percent decrease in crime volume in 2019.

In a press briefing at Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Station 10, NCRPO acting chief, Brig.
Gen. Debold Sinas told reporters a total of 48,182 crimes were reported last year, from 51,322
crimes in 2018.
In particular, index crimes in Metro Manila went down by 7.55 percent at 12,695 from 13,732 in
2018.
Index crimes are serious crimes such as murder, homicide, physical injury, robbery, rape, theft,
and carjacking.
Murder cases dropped by 14.09 percent from 745 to 640 in 2019.
Homicide cases decreased by 30.40 percent from 273 to 190 while physical injury cases went
down by 7.51 percent from 2,330 to 2,155.
Also, rape cases went down by 2.91 percent from 1,170 to 1,136.
Non-index crimes, meanwhile, dipped by 5. 59 percent at 35,847 from 37,590 in 2018.
Non-index crimes are violations of local ordinances and laws and vehicular accidents.
Meanwhile, crime volume efficiency in Metro Manila went up by 2.06 percent.
Sinas also reported a zero backlog in administrative cases.
Sinas said that all 3,933 administrative cases and 697 motions for reconsideration from 1999
were resolved.
Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar, chief of PNP Directorial Staff, earlier attributed the significant
decline in the country's crime rate to the Duterte administration's victory in its intensified
campaign against all forms of criminality, particularly illegal drugs.
Eleazar also highlighted the importance of Metro Manila in the link between crime and illegal
drugs since the country's main region serves as a picture of the crime situation in the country.
(PNA)

REFERENCES:Global Homicide Book 2014  (PDF). United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
Retrieved April 12, 2018.
PNA. GOV. PH

III. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The Philippine National Police is committed to ensuring public safety and reducing the fear and
the incidence of crime in the community. But there are many things each and every community
member can do to reduce his or her chances of becoming a victim or prevent the incidence of
crime from happening. We cannot ensure our safety with the Security Officials all the time. Our
safety still depends on us, On how we will take actions on what is happening in our environment
and do preventive measures to protect ourselves and loved ones from crime or accidents. Our
country has a high percentage of crime and As a young student of this Nation I would highly
suggest or recommend that Our Government should build more lamppost in some communities
and Employ some Barangay Officials that will roam around to reduce the number of criminals
taking advantage of the dark area to victim other people. Next is to permanently implement the
Nationwide curfew especially for the minors so that no one would be in the streets in the middle
of the night and dawn. But of course there's an excemption for those who are already at their
legal age and working at that time of the day. I know that this recommendations and suggestions
are not that easy to impose in our nation and would not help a lot in lowering down the crime
rates. But I do believe that if we want a peaceful country we Should  start disciplining ourselves
first and Instead of downgrading our fellow Filipinos, we should help each other in keeping our
Nation free from crimes and other illegal activities.