Manila, Jan. 15 -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Oscar Albayalde on Monday led the turnover of almost 18,300 newly-procured police equipment worth PHP694 million to further boost the police's operational capability and visibility.
"The acquisition of police basic equipment intensifies the operational readiness and police visibility of the PNP towards achieving a more capable, effective and credible police force in line with the directive of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to accomplish the mission and functions of the organization," Albayalde told reporters after the simple turn-over ceremony at PNP headquarters, Camp Crame in Quezon City.
Using the Capability Enhancement Program funds for 2017 and 2018 and conting...