Manila, Feb. 20 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday expressed full support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s push against financial crimes, following his directive to government agencies to develop a national strategy to combat money laundering and terrorism financing.

"The Philippine National Police is fully committed to President Marcos' directive," PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said in a statement.

"We are ready to integrate our investigative powers with AMLC (Anti-Money Laundering Council) in running after organized crime groups and syndicates, especially those involved in illegal drugs, smuggling and cybercrimes."

Marcos, through Memorandum Circular 113, has directed government agencies to support t...