PNP warns public on social media posts

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) yesterday urged the public to be careful with social media posts that may be used by criminals this holiday season.

PNP deputy spokesperson Supt. Kim Molitas said social media users should exercise restraint when posting their whereabouts or their itineraries for the holiday season on the site as this may be used by criminals. 

“Netizens should take precautions and be aware of the consequences of anything that they post on social media in real time,” she said.

The PNP did not want to cause alarm, but urged the public to limit the information that they post online and make sure their posts are restricted to family and friends.

The PNP said there has been no increase in petty crimes even with the coming holidays. 

“Our efforts did not go to waste because we sustained the campaign against crimes even before the holidays,” Molitas said.

She said it is the first time that there has been no reported increase in the number of petty crimes before the holidays.

Molitas said the PNP hopes to continue this trend even after the holiday.