26/11/2025
PNP CALLS FOR UNIFIED ACTION TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
In a unified call to action, the Philippine National Police (PNP) lends its full support to the annual 18‑Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women, observed from November 25 to December 12.
This campaign, championed by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and backed by the Inter-Agency Council on Violence Against Women and Their Children (IACVAWC), highlights the PNP’s commitment to protecting the dignity, rights, and safety of every woman.
Acting Chief of the PNP, PLTGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., emphasized that the campaign aligns deeply with the PNP’s core mission of service and protection. He stressed that violence against women is not only a criminal issue but fundamentally a human‑rights concern, rooted in systemic gender inequalities.
“As public servants sworn to uphold justice and safeguard communities,” he said, “we must intensify our efforts to prevent violence, support survivors, and hold perpetrators accountable.”
Under his leadership, the PNP is strengthening its strategies to ensure a more effective and compassionate response to gender-based violence. The Women and Children Protection Center (WCPC) remains the frontline unit in this effort, delivering trauma-informed assistance to survivors, coordinating closely with local government units and social services, and ensuring that reporting and referral mechanisms are both accessible and survivor-centered.
“Buong puso pong nakikibahagi ang PNP sa bawat Pilipino upang masigurong mas ligtas ang ating mga kalsada, tahanan, at mga institusyon para sa kababaihan at mga batang babae,” PLTGEN Nartatez added.
According to the WCPC report, a total of 6,883 incidents were recorded from August 26 to November 25, 2025. The Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 (RA 9262) accounted for the highest number of cases at 2,144, followed by the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act (RA 7610) with 1,658 cases.
Of the total incidents, 6,614 cases (96.09%) were cleared, while 3,974 cases (57.72%) were solved. Meanwhile, 269 cases (3.9%) remain under investigation.
To further strengthen its response, the PNP is intensifying its preventive measures. These include training personnel on gender sensitivity, bystander intervention, and victim-centered investigative approaches; conducting community-policing initiatives to increase public awareness of the forms and consequences of violence against women; and expanding advocacy programs that promote protection, empowerment, and support for women and children.
This approach reflects the whole-of-nation framework of the campaign, which calls on individuals, communities, and institutions alike to act in solidarity.
PNP Spokesperson and Chief PIO, PBGen Randulf T. Tuaño echoed the Chief’s message, urging the public to join hands with the police in condemning gender-based violence.
He noted, “Ang pagtatapos ng karahasan laban sa kababaihan ay hindi lamang tungkulin ng pulisya — ito ay responsibilidad nating lahat. We call on every Filipino to raise their voice, to intervene safely when they witness abuse, and to support survivors in seeking justice. Let this 18‑day observance be more than a symbolic act — let it be the spark for lasting change.”
The PNP’s role in this campaign reflects the organization’s commitment to professionalism, integrity, and accountability. The PNP aims to improve how it responds to violence against women and strengthen its coordination with government agencies, civil society groups, and local communities.
The goal is not just to take part in the 18-day campaign, but to continue these efforts all year — because ending violence against women should happen every day, not only in December.
