Security plan for Palarong Pambansa 2015 Ok'd

DAVAO CITY, April 21 (PIA) The Regional Peace and Order Council 11 has adopted the security plan proposed by the military and the police to ensure public safety in the duration of the Palarong Pambansa 2015.

Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, chair of the RPOC 11 met with the security sector in Tagum City, Davao del Norte Monday to discuss the plan of ensuring peace and order during the national games.

He also urged the communist rebels not to harm the soldiers and police who will provide security to the athletic delegations and the public in the duration of the Palarong Pambansa.

“Do not harm the soldiers which might eventually affect the children. Rein in your horses, take a rest for a while. I do not want anything that is harmful to the kids,” he said.

Duterte also said that the city government of Davao has set aside One Million Pesos as contribution to the  holding of the Palarong Pambansa 2015 slated in Tagum City, Davao del Norte from May 3 to 9.

He told reporters the city’s financial contribution will be taken from the education fund.

Duterte explained that athletics is part of the education program which is handled by the Department of Education.   (PIA 11-Joey Sem G. Dalumpines)