CAMP OLIVAS, Aug. 24 -- Local government units in Central Luzon are stepping up their support for the Police Regional Office-Central Luzon (PRO-3) as the region's crime incidents continue to drop.

In a press release, the Bocaue LGU in Bulacan recently turned over one patrol vehicle and seven motorcycles to local police to boost mobility under the Philippine National Police's five-minute response initiative.

The donation followed similar contributions from other stakeholders, who have provided motorcycle units, handheld radios, drones, Global Positioning System devices, and mobile patrol vehicles.

PRO-3 Director Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Penones Jr. said the new resources are expected to improve patrol operations, communication and coord...