ILOILO CITY — The Iloilo City Police Office has unveiled a proactive information gathering system to strengthen community participation in crime prevention. Dubbed "IHUTIK KAY TSIP," the initiative was launched during a coordination meeting with 39 security agencies on May 20, 2026, at the ICPO Headquarters in Camp Achilles D. Plagata. ICPO Director Police Colonel Wilbert B. Parilla led the meeting, which recognized security guards and officers as primary partners in monitoring establishments and strategic areas across the city.
The project is the agency's response to evolving challenges brought by technological advancements and increasingly innovative criminal elements. Security personnel are expected to significantly enhance the police office's intelligence network and crime prevention efforts through timely and relevant information. Their role as force multipliers is now formally integrated into the city's security architecture.
A Dedicated Hotline and Confidential Information Processing
As part of the project, the mobile number 0963‑058‑1571 was designated as the official platform for receiving information from the community. The hotline is intended solely for intelligence and information‑gathering purposes and not for emergency response operations. Stickers and calling cards containing the number will be distributed to security agencies, personnel, and community members.
ICPO assured the public that all information received will undergo proper intelligence processing, including deliberation and validation. The identities of informants will be treated with utmost confidentiality by authorized personnel in accordance with security protocols. This structured approach encourages residents to report illegal drugs, wanted persons, robbery suspects, loose firearms, and illegal gambling activities without fear of exposure.
A Timely Launch for Public Safety
The project was launched in time for the opening of classes for School Year 2026–2027 and the onset of the rainy season, when theft incidents commonly increase. ICPO also noted reports of "termite gang" activities targeting financial institutions in nearby provinces in Western Visayas. The initiative directly addresses these emerging threats by expanding the police's intelligence reach.
Parilla emphasized the importance of public cooperation in ensuring community safety. "Crime prevention is a shared responsibility. Through 'IHUTIK KAY TSIP,' we encourage everyone to become vigilant and proactive partners of the police. A simple piece of information can go a long way in preventing crimes and protecting lives," he said. The initiative reinforces Iloilo City's reputation as one of Southeast Asia's safest urban centers.
