Caraga police to advocate healthy lifestyle
By Robert E. Roperos
BUTUAN CITY, May 12 (PIA) -- Aside from ensuring
public safety, police officers in Caraga Region is advocating a healthy
lifestyle.
Police Regional Office (PRO)-13 regional
information officer PSupt Martin Gamba said police officers must not only serve
as protectors of the public to uphold peace and security in the community, they
should also serve as an agent to promote healthy lifestyle to the public.
Gamba said the general public as well should
know the importance of living a healthy lifestyle by getting involved in
exercises, sports, and even “fun run” for which the Philippine National Police
(PNP) is regularly conducting.
He added if the community is healthy, then
people are also active and will always be alert for any circumstances that
threaten peace and security.
“In this way, the public will also have the
capacity to defend themselves from any criminals because they are active and
alert,” he said.
For the part of the police, Gamba said if they
are in good shape, they will be more productive as they can really implement
security measures against criminals, “thus, ensuring public safety."
Early this year, PRO-13 conducted the “Takbong
Maharlika, Tungo sa Pagkakaisa,” aimed to encourage and urge PNP personnel and
citizens in the region to take on the fitness project and exercise a national
culture of fitness, leading to the vision of a healthier Philippines.
(RER/PIA-Caraga)
