Police volunteerism in Pasil, Kalinga gains praise

Pasil, Kalinga – The volunteerism of the 2nd Kalinga Provincial Mobile Force Company (KPMFC) has gained praise from communities assisted by the group through their barangayanihan efforts, showing they are not only trained for catching criminals but also for supporting and aiding those in need.

The 2nd KPMFC has aided at least 10 barangays and a school in Upper Kalinga.

2nd KPMFC Information Operation Police Non-Commission Officer Pat Antonette Viernes, during their barangayanihan activity on June 12, said that in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic it is part of the duty of the police to protect lives, and thus the creation of the barangayanihan project.

Viernes explained that the community and the police are allies in strengthening not just peace and order but also in promoting health and wellness.

Barangayanihan in Pasil, Kalinga

The Barangayanihan is a mechanism for the police force to reach out to various communities aimed at motivating volunteerism and provision of assistance to Covid-19 affected communities.

Viernes said their group has made free vegetables and groceries available to those who need some food to get by. The company did this by setting up a stall with a take-what-you-need basis recommendation.

The group likewise visited the Guinaang Elementary School partnering with the teachers for a feeding program, serving a total of forty-four (44) pupils.

Added to those mentioned, the police set-up a free haircut station and a free blood pressure check-up.

One recipient expressed his gratitude to the uniformed personnel saying he felt closer to the police than before adding, “kunak nu agtiliw lang ti criminal ti trabaho da.”

Another resident who experienced the barangayahnihan expressed gladness with the help saying they are grateful, “Agyaman kami ta maysa da gayam met lang nga agidanun ti kasapulan. Diay makan nga inted da ket dakkel nga banag para kanyamin, isunga thank you kadakuwada.”

Other areas which the Police served

Before the barangayanihan in Guinaang Pasil, the 2nd KPMFC carried out similar activities in Sitio Ag-agama, Uma Lubuagan; twice in Dananao, Tinglayan; Liglig, Tanglag, Lubuagan; Maling, Balbalan; and Magsilay, Pasil.

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