The streets are a dangerous place wherein people from different walks of life converge. As a result, street crimes have become prevalent over the years. According to the Philippine National Police Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management, theft, physical assault, and robbery/pick-pocketing were the most common crimes reported to local authorities in 2016 while some crimes that happen only periodically include kidnapping and rape.

Most of these crimes can happen anywhere, as long as you remain on public turf. Anyone can be a target as long as they tread the same path everyone else walks. While there are set laws provided by the government in order to counter crimes like these, more often than not, perpetrators are left unscathed and free. It’s either because victims are not aware of these violations being done or perhaps, victims can do nothing but remain silent to preserve their lives.

In a highly fast-paced region such as Metro Manila, street crimes are an everyday occurrence. Students are common targets to these since not every student has a private vehicle that they can use to commute to and from school. Additionally, school hours may extend until late into the night. When the deed is done, however, not every victim gets the justice they deserve. Therefore, instead of chasing after documents and individuals, students must learn to protect themselves and their items by any means. This is an appeal to the Department of Education to mandate the bringing of pepper sprays and anti-rape alarms by students in the NCR region.

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