The Philippine National Police (PNP) should step up its efforts in capturing bad elements to dispel the public’s mistrust on the police force, lawmakers said Friday.

Reps. Romeo Acop of Antipolo and Deputy Speaker Giorgidi Aggabao of Isabela called the PNP out in light of the disclosure of PNP Chief Alan Purisima that only three out of 10 victims of crimes report their ordeal to the authorities.

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