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Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Chamber dissatisfied with police campaign
By Victor L. Camion
THE Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Dumaguete City is not satisfied with the three "S" campaigns of newly-installed Dumaguete City chief of police Deonardo Carlos.
The chamber wants more teeth in the campaign to prevent crimes.
Carlos bared his three "S" campaigns during the recent turnover of command at the Dumaguete City Philippine National Police (PNP) station.
The first "S," he explained means a "safer" Dumaguete as the city is "show window" of the province under his stint.
Second "S" is "solve" crimes, though he believes the occurrence of crimes in any locality is inevitable and is a reality but he pledged to keep the rate at the lowest level.
Lastly, the third "S" is to "serve" the residents better with a smile.
But Alex Sy, the chamber president, expressed the business sector's hope that Carlos would make all efforts to address the concern.
Sy said he preferred a preventive approach against crimes.
He was referring to the past city police's frustrated call for victims to pursue charges against suspects and the victims' indifference towards it.
"Most of the victims do not pursue to file a case," said Sy.
He added, "They would spend more for the lawyer than their cellphone being stolen."
Sy stressed that some victims who can afford lawyers mostly do not want their daily routine to be disturbed.
On the other hand, Mayor Agustin Perdices said he wanted criminals behind bars in order to see Dumagueteños smile.
Perdices stressed that he listens to excuses but prefers results.
"I am upset to think that when we should be known as 'City of Gentle People,' Dumaguete City would be known as city of crimes," said Perdices.
To enhance the anti-crime drive, the mayor pledged P2 million to the city police force's operations.
Perdices challenged the chamber and the Negros Oriental Bankers' Association to do their share in maintaining peace and order in Dumaguete.
He said, "If some businessmen and bankers don't pay the right amount of taxes, better give it to the PNP for their daily operation."
"Besides the businessmen and banks are the usual targets of hold-uppers," added Perdices.
(March 12, 2006 issue)
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