The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) on Friday delivered free public services to the residents of Barangay 9-A through the Oplan Kalinaw, a community outreach and medical mission program that aims to foster stronger Police-Community Relationship in the city.
Friday’s program was the fourth one conducted under the Oplan Kalinaw since its relaunching on September 16. It was also the second Oplan Kalinaw conducted within the area of responsibility of the Police Station 2.
The DCPO was joined by the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), City Veterinarian’s Office, Task Force Davao, the Civil Security Unit, and the Barangay 9-A functionaries.
National agencies like the Department of Health, Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Department of Labor and Employment, Public Employment Service Office, PNP Maritime Group, PRO Regional Medical and Dental Unit also offered some of their services to the residents.
Civil society groups like the Davao Eagle’s Club, Love Philippine Movement, Sara Riders Club and Kiwanis Club of Davao City also joined the event.
Over 300 residents availed themselves of services such as free haircut, massage, general medical consultation, pre-registration and evaluation to social programs and assistance, National ID (PhilSys) registration, employment services and others.
Speakers from the DCPO Women and Children’s Protection Desk gave a lecture on “safe and unsafe touch” to children who were later entertained with a magic show. Each child also received school supplies and footwear.
The BFP and the TF-Davao gave lectures on fire prevention and the culture of security.
Free medicine, vitamins, and food supplements were also distributed.
Police Station 2 Station Commander Major Martin Hugos said Friday’s Oplan Kalinaw has been successful in its goal to deliver public services. He said the program was warmly welcomed by the residents.
City Information Office Officer-in-Charge Harvey Lanticse lauded the efforts of the security sector, calling Oplan Kalinaw “not just a measure to strenghten the security templates of the city, but also to cultivate stronger police-community relations by extending much needed social and medical services” to marginalized communities. CIO
