AFP, PNP officials pay courtesy call on Governor Dorothy Gonzaga

 

Davao de Oro --- Officials of the 10th Infantry AGILA Division and the Provincial Police Office, headed by MGEN Nolasco A Mempin and Officer-In-Charge PCOL Benedicto F Faco, respectively, paid a courtesy call to Governor Dorothy Montejo-Gonzaga on separate dates at the Capitol Building, Activity Hall.

The visit aims to strengthen the cooperation and collaboration between the Provincial Government of Davao de Oro and the government forces in maintaining peace and order in the province. During the visit, MGEN Mempin presented the current security landscape, counterinsurgency campaign, accomplishments, and the 10th ID’s sustainment efforts, especially since the province was recently declared insurgency-free. He also gave input about the status of the people’s organizations and updates on former rebels - who left the communist movement and decided to return to the folds of the law.

Likewise, PCOL Faco also presented the current situation of peace and order in the province and discussed the continuous initiative programs and efforts of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in preventing crimes and maintaining a peaceful atmosphere in Davao de Oro.

In response, Governor Gonzaga and 2nd District Congressman Ruwel Peter Gonzaga expressed their appreciation and gratitude for all the sacrifices and efforts of all the men and women in uniform, which significantly contributed to a peaceful and more progressive province. She also affirmed that under her leadership, the local government will showed full support and unwavering commitment for the implementation of the programs and initiatives of the 10th ID and PNP for the betterment of the people of Davao de Oro. (Rheafe Hortizano –Information Office, Photos by 10th ID and DDOPPO)

PNP warns public on social media posts

By: Romina Cabrera (The Philippine Star)

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) yesterday urged the public to be careful with social media posts that may be used by criminals this holiday season.

PNP deputy spokesperson Supt. Kim Molitas said social media users should exercise restraint when posting their whereabouts or their itineraries for the holiday season on the site as this may be used by criminals. 

“Netizens should take precautions and be aware of the consequences of anything that they post on social media in real time,” she said.

The PNP did not want to cause alarm, but urged the public to limit the information that they post online and make sure their posts are restricted to family and friends.

The PNP said there has been no increase in petty crimes even with the coming holidays. 

“Our efforts did not go to waste because we sustained the campaign against crimes even before the holidays,” Molitas said.

She said it is the first time that there has been no reported increase in the number of petty crimes before the holidays.

Molitas said the PNP hopes to continue this trend even after the holiday.