Abalos, Acorda at Palace briefing by JBondoc

SCAMS AND CRIMES. Press Briefer Daphne Paez, Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos and Philippine National Police chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. (from left) attend the Malacañang media briefing in Manila on Tuesday (Feb. 6, 2024). Abalos warned of “love scams” as Valentine’s Day approaches, targetting the vulnerable who are grieving, lonely or going through emotional transitions; while Acorda reported the 10-percent drop in crime rate from July 2022 to Jan. 31, 2024. (PNA photo by Joan Bondoc)