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Boying Soriano has lived in Ayala Alabang Village (AAV) since 1981. “My children and my grandchildren grew up here.”

He said he does not really concern himself with what’s happening inside the exclusive enclave — with nearly 5,000 households and is its own barangay. But a growing crime problem prompted him to speak up.

“We just cannot sit on the fence because this is a serious matter that is affecting our village,” Soriano said. “If we don’t take our village back, then it’s all our fault.