Bringing Duterte Legacy to the grassroots. All photos by Ernie Esconde
ORANI, Bataan — The Philippine National Police in collaboration with other government agencies and private groups provided basic services and information to villagers here Wednesday.
Major Dennis Ian B. Revillas, Orani police chief, said the activities were part of the project “Duterte Legacy: Barangayanihan Caravan Towards National Recovery.”
The agencies that participated aside from the PNP were the Bureau of Fire Prevention, provincial employment services office, Department of Agriculture, and the municipal health office.
The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community of Orani and Mr. Suabe Barbershop joined in the activity in Barangay Palihan in this town.
The LGBT group headed by its president, Relly Dela Cruz, distributed facemasks. The barbershop led by Sherwin Acuña Castro provided free haircut to the residents in the village covered court.
The BFP held a lecture regarding fire safety tips. PESO dealt on timely information on labor market and programs of the Department of Labor and Employment while the DA handed out vegetable seedlings. The MHO provided comprehensive and primary health care services.
The Orani municipal police station for its part conducted lecture on drug awareness campaign and about RA 9262 (Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act).
Lt. Editha B. Solomon, Orani deputy police chief and an optometrist, led in giving free eye check-up to the villagers.
Police also initiated the distribution of 25 food packs to solo parents in the barangay.
“The project was conducted purposely to provide and deliver services of the government and stakeholders through alternative food relief/support to all individuals affected by the global pandemic and to reach out to those in unvisited areas in Orani,” Major Revillas explained.
“It also aims to provide information to the public about the government’s programs, policies, accomplishments and efforts to bring about real change to the lives of the people by showcasing real stories,” he said.
The chief of police said the activities will be held every second week in each barangay in Orani.
