(File photo) MANILA - The year 2021 marked a milestone for the Philippine National Police (PNP) in upholding transparency and accountability, as well as enhancing its capability through acquiring new assets which are vital in performing its mandate to serve and protect. Among these key measures is the acquisition and distribution of body-worn cameras for police officers. Based on the latest data as of December 23, the PNP has distributed 2,696 BWCs to all its 16 regional commands, including those in Metro Manila. These can be broken down into 144 for Police Regional Office (PRO-1), 64 for PRO-2, 244 for PRO-, 288 for Region-4A, 32 for PRO-4B, 112 for PRO-5, 256 for PRO-6, 256 for PRO-7, 112 for PRO-8, 80 for PRO-9, 144 for PRO-10, 96 for PRO-11, 80 for PRO-12, 96 for PRO-13, 32 for PRO-BARMM, 32 for PRO-Cordillera, and 40 for the National Capital Region Police Office. Former PNP chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar earlier said the transparency and legitimacy of law enforcement operations will