Aquino orders PNP to arrest all behind carnappings/killings in Metro Manila
Quite pleased by the results of police operations that led to the arrest of two people behind the spate of carnappings and gruesome killings of car dealers in Metro Manila, President Benigno S. Aquino III ordered the police not to stop until they have arrested and charged all the suspects.
This was reported by Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma in an interview over dzRH on Saturday morning when he said that the President is truly happy with the successful operations of the Philippine National Police in recent days.
“Nagagalak naman po ang ating Pangulo at patuloy po iyong kaniyang tagubilin na dapat na pag-igtingin pa nga nila iyong kanilang mga operations at pagsikapang mahuli lahat itong mga tiwaling carjacking syndicate members,” Coloma said.
Coloma said the President is determined about not just having them arrested but brought to justice.
He said the President continues to monitor developments daily but that statistics showed that the frequency of carnapping in 2011 is lower than those of previous years and authorities are working hard to achieve a higher rate of solution of such cases. “We are not contented yet because these crimes must not really be taking place,” Coloma said.
He admitted that compared to last year, the carjacking incidents this year involved more killings of car owners, which is why the President is making sure the situation does not worsen.
He said Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo is “hands on” in this situation and is monitoring the police actions very closely, as part of his functions. (PCOO)
Aquino wants to soften the impact of oil price hikes on people
President Benigno S. Aquino III has asked the Department of Energy (DOE) to look for ways to soften the impact of the continuing oil price hikes in the world market on the Filipino consumers and motorists.
Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma said in an interview with dzRH that the President is bothered about the continuing price escalations in the world market which is why he asked the DOE to look for ways to minimize its effect on the people.
“We are constantly monitoring the price movements and I assure you that we have not yet been seeing any price manipulation taking place locally since we can calculate accurately the petroleum price increases on commodity prices,” Coloma stressed.
The retail price of diesel, commonly used in public transport systems, has shot up to P40.25 per liter.
Coloma said the supply-demand law will eventually dictate the buying habits of Filipinos and petroleum companies will realize that they can not price their products too high or no one will buy them.
Coloma said Energy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras is now persuading the executives of the major oil companies if they could give special rates to the public transport industry, particularly jeepneys and buses, to help these sectors that directly affect the riding public.
He added that the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board is also studying ways to soften the impact of oil prices on commuter fares by asking the public transport drivers to continue granting discounts for students, as well as senior citizens. (PCOO)
