The program is under “Oplan Kalinaw” which aims to foster stronger Police-Community Relationship in the city.
The residents availed the 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.
Oplan Kalinaw was revived on September 16 by the Davao police for its anti-criminality and social outreach program.
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.
Other civil society groups also participated in the Oplan Kalinaw.
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 also gave lectures on fire prevention and the culture of security.
Free medicine, vitamins, and food supplements were also distributed.
San Pedro chief of police Major Martin Hugos said the activity has been successful in its goal to deliver public services.
City Information Office Officer-in-Charge Harvey Lanticse, meanwhile, lauded the efforts of the security sector, adding the program is not just a measure to strengthen 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.
Photos from DCPO