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                 Quote “The article “2007 crime rate lowest in 3 years, PNP figures say” in page A4 of the January 4 issue of PDI is single-sourced and merits more explanation. The story was based mainly on statistical data from the Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management (DIDM) which showed a 5.46 percent decline of reported crime incidents from 2006. Following this data, the article quoted PNP spokesperson Sr. Supt. Nicanor Bartolome interpreting it as a steady decline of crime incidents.

                 Quote “However, a decrease in reported crime rates do (sic) not necessarily imply a decrease in crime incidents. The conclusion that crime rates decreased – if based solely on PNP’s data and interpretation – is not a sound one. Jan 8, 9:24 AM —“ closed-quote.