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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Saturday, August 10, said it has released P2.86-billion to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to improve the capabilities of the Philippine National Police.
Where will the funds go?
DBM Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad said P2.5-B of the allocation will be used to purchase:
- 1,000 patrol jeeps
- 13, 597 long firearms
- 4,997 mobile radios
- an upgrade of the Firearms Identification System, used to match bullets and cartridge cases to specific firearms
Meanwhile, P344 million will be used for other improvements such as:
- minor repairs and repainting of 810 dilapidated police stations nationwide
- purchase of M4 magazines, kits to be used by PNP maneuver units
Abad said the PNP is also set to receive another tranche of allocation worth P655 million for the hiring of 7,439 non-uniformed personnel for regional offices, who will be tasked to perform administrative services. – Rappler.com
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