CITY OF SAN FERNANDO - High ranking official from the Police Provincial Office (PPPO) the other day divulged his plan to strengthen "Barangay Intelligence Networks or BINs."

Senior Superintendent Oscar Alabayalde, PPO officer –in-charge said that BINs could be a big help in protecting  the interest of various community in matters of peace and order.

BINs will implement strict measures in the villages and ensure that everyone is identified in the community. It will also help the local police implement the apprehension of the unscrupulous and suspicious looking individuals and illegal activities in the locality.

Under this initiative, Alabayalde stated that at least five bantay bayan in every barangay will be trained as BINs member so that they could be equipped with proper knowledge in performing their additional duties.

They  would also  set the alarm for every newcomer in the area since lawbreakers usually hide in the barangays to escape justice.

Alabayalde clarified that BINs main function  is coordination with the local police to track down wanted persons.

This came as barangays  are not even  spared from  criminality citing the random shootings,  drug trade  and other criminal activities.

BINs will served as first line of defense in the fight against criminality.

As this developed, Governor Lilia Pineda stated that she is fully supporting the undertaking of the local police in maintaining peace and order.

“Ang kaayusan at ang kapayapaan ang susi ng maunlad na probinsiya kaya kailangan nating magfocus dito," Pineda pointed out.

Meanwhile based on the report of the PPO, the province has recorded low crime rate compared to previous years of the same period.