By Claro A. Lanipa
PAGADIAN CITY – Anchored on the theme “Krimen ay Labanan, Karapatan ay Igalang tungo sa Mapayapang Pamayanan,” the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM)-9 together the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-9 leads today the observance of the annual National Crime Prevention Week in the city.
NAPOLCOM 9 Regional Director Atty. Macapado T. Guro said the 20th NCPW celebration will kick-off with a motorcade in the city’s main streets to be followed by a short program at the Amusements and Events Center (AEC) stage, Provincial Capitol Compound with Governor Antonio Cerilles as the keynote speaker.
National government agencies (NGAs), local government units (LGUs), government owned or controlled corporations (GOCCs), the academe, private sectors and the public are expected to participate in the activity, Guro said.
“The observance of National Crime Prevention Week will generate wider awareness and appreciation of the importance and value of crime prevention and foster interest and participation of the general public,” Guro added.
To ensure the success of the various programs and activities to be undertaken during the week, all agencies and LGUs are enjoined to participate and support this undertaking, he stressed.
The first week of September of every year has been declared as National Crime Prevention Week pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 461 series of 1994 issued by then President Fidel V. Ramos.