OPLAN PAYO to address the increase of gangsterism and CICL in the Province of DavNor
On August 15, 2018, the City of Panabo headed by Mayor James G Gamao, represented by CIO Michael Angelo Resueño, with Peace and Order Chairperson City Councilor Hon. Wahid Ranain, Ms Khan Quieta of CSWDO, and the support of barangay captains committed to join the “OPLAN PAYO” which is an initiative of the Provincial PNP Director P/Supt Alan B Manibog supported by Board Member Shirley Belen Aala, Chairperson of Peace and Order in the Sanggunian Panlalawigan.
The OPLAN PAYO is a strategic program that aims children development and empowerment, against gangsterism and children in conflict with the law. The PNP Province has recorded an alarming number of cases involving minor aged individuals who have engaged in criminal activities. A six year old theft was the youngest to have recorded.
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on the same date with the PNP, Moral and Spiritual Corps of Ministries, Department of Education, and TESDA to form activities and programs that enable to address such issues with children, along with providing necessary interventions for reform.
The activity was held at Panabo National High School in the presence of DavNor, municipal, and city officials.
