TABUK CITY, Kalinga – The 1st Kalinga Provincial Mobile Force Company conducted an information campaign and lectures on the peace and security framework of Philippine National Police dubbed Malasakit, Kaayusan, Kapayapaan, at Kaunlaran (M+K+K=K) and revitalized PNP Kasimbayanan (Kapulisan, Simbahan, Pamayanan) program here from Jan. 12 to 13.
Capt. Virginia Sabawil, under the leadership of Major Ham Banag Jr., acting 1st Kalinga Provincial Mobile Force Company commander, together with Pastor Gerald Tollino, conducted an information drive on pupils of the Nambaran Elementary School in Barangay Nambaran on Jan. 12.
Activities and programs of the PNP on crime prevention and public safety, especially matters on anti-insurgency, effects of prohibited drugs, Child and Youth Welfare Code (Presidential Decree 603 focusing on Article 59, Paragraph 12), anti-criminality tips, Republic Act 9262 (Anti-Violence Against Women and Children), anti-bullying, proper hygiene, and health tips and proper sanitation were discussed.
Tollino held a lecture on spiritual and moral values that could help the participants become more responsible citizens valuing their education and family.
The 1st Kalinga PMFC, in partnership with All Tribes Ministries Inc., also conducted a lecture and cascading of Kasimbayanan to members of the ministry, youth, and residents on Jan. 13 in Barangay Bulanao.
The deceptive recruitment of communist rebels, illegal drugs and its ill-effects, salient features of the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children, the Child and Youth Welfare Code, Safe Spaces Act (RA 11313), and crime prevention tips were tackled.
A signature campaign denouncing the atrocities of the New People’s Army and soliciting the support of participants in ending insurgency was held.
The concept of Kasimbayanan was discussed to participants where the joint effort of the police and community thru the intervention and help of the religious sector towards a peaceful and progressive community was emphasized.