Manila, July 14 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) will strengthen its school-based safety and crime prevention awareness campaign nationwide to help protect students from crime, online exploitation, misinformation, and radicalization.

PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the initiative builds on recent awareness activities conducted by the Police Community Affairs and Development Group (PCADG) and local police units, which seek to educate students on personal safety and encourage them to become responsible members of their communities.

"The PNP believes that crime prevention begins with awareness. By engaging students at an early age, we equip them with the knowledge to recognize threats, make responsible decisions, and...