CEBU, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) Lapu-Lapu City

Division has reactivated the Junior Police Barkada Kontra Droga which was
implemented by former mayor Arturo Radaza and was continued during the
time of the latter’s wife, now Representative Paz Radaza.

The former lady mayor in her speech during the event said that she is thankful
to DepEd for its reactivation as they see the urgent need for groups who will
look into the safety and security of the pupils and students inside the schools
and even as they leave the premises if in time normal classes will soon be
open.

Those tapped as junior police are presidents and vice presidents of the
Supreme Student Government of the city’s ten school divisions.

Paz said that the junior police program is a development of the youth and
instill in them their important part in the maintenance of peace and order, and
in nation building in general as well as incorporating in the learning process of
the youth in general these values and responsibility and be able to prepare
them for their future.

Paz believed that by tapping groups and communities, the children, the youth
and the adults in the ground level development will definitely be felt.

She said that the reactivation is timely as the city is continuously developing,
its population is increasing by an average of four percent annually, making it
one of the fastest growing cities in the region.

“Kining junior police dili lamang mao ang pagresponde sa krimen sulod sa
eskwelahan, o pagseguro sa seguridad sa mga kabataan. Kun dili apil na niini
ang pag-train sa inyo unsaon pag-handle sa mga stressful nga mga situation
o apil na kini gitawag og therapeutic communication,” Paz said.

She said that the reactivation of the junior police is not just the rebirth of this
group but also the reaffirmation of their commitment for the youth and for the
peace and order of the city.

“Atong giila ang ilang papel ug ilang kapasidad nga naa silay mahimo alang
sa kalinaw ug kahapsay sa atong syudad. In fact, our youth, our students are
in the best position in the maintenance of peace and order especially in our
schools and among their peers and fellow students,” said the lady legislator in
her speech during the event that was held at Pajo National High School
covered court.
She said that the youth and the students are in the best position in the
maintenance of peace and order especially in the schools and among their
peers and fellow students.

“Nagtoo ko nga ilalom sa partisipatibo nga konsepto sa pagpatuman sa

kalinaw, kinahanglan nato i-involve ang mga estudyante. We have to involve
our subjects as participants,” she said.

The congresswoman added that the students, under the able guidance of their
teachers, advisers, and partners from relevant agencies, are abled and
dependable to police themselves and help their fellow students away from
conflict

GLIMPSE OF HOW WE STARTED THE CREATION OF THE JUNIOR POLICE.

I remember in 2017 when we had our Training Workshop for Junior Police. Nindot kaayo to nga training sa
atong mga kabataan tungod kay nakahibawo sila nga bisan sa kaligdong sa ilang mga edad apan nasayod sila
nga dako sila og papel para sa kahapsay ug kalinaw sa ilang tagsa ka eskwelahan.
Today, I am thankful that the Division of Lapu-Lapu is reactivating the Junior Police and Barkada Kontra
Droga as we see the urgent need for groups who will look into the safety and security of our pupils and
students inside the school and even as they leave the premises if in time normal classes will soon be open.
We are a City that is continuously developing. Our population grew an average of four percent annually,
making it one of the fastest growing Cities in the region.
I believe that if we tap groups and communities - the children, the youths and the adults in the ground level
development will definitely be felt.
Kining Junior Police dili lamang mao ang pagresponde sa krimen sulod sa eskwelahan, o pag siguro sa
siguridad sa mga kabataan kon dili apil na niini ang pag train sa inyo unsaon pag handle sa mga stressful nga
mga situation o apil na kini gitawag ug therapeutic communication.
You will be equipped with this skill because I see its need kay common na nga problema sa mga estudyante
kaning gitawag ug stress ug depression. Mao nang tagsa-tagsa kaninyo mamahimong magbalantay sa isig
ninyo ka estudyante og higala.
Kaninyong tanan, Goodluck!

Investiture of Junior Police and Parents Brigade

After a month of going around the different districts for the Junior Police and Parents Brigade training, we are
all gathered here for this investiture ceremony.
You are finally conferred with your respective positions as Junior Police and Parents Brigade of our City.
This may sound cliché, but this still stands true, that with Great Power Comes with Great Responsibility.
That if you are someone who is in a position, along with the authority is a huge responsibility and expectation
from people who have put you at it.
Today, you are bestowed with powers and authority as members of this group Junior Police and Parents
Brigade.
You are vested with the power to promote peace and order in your school and in your community.
You are given the responsibility to ensure that our children are secured and protected.
You are given the task to be the peacemakers in your respective schools.
You are bestowed with the responsibility to be our partner, in the City Government, to bring about positive
change among our constituency.
To foster in them good citizenship. To promote love, respect and concern to their school, community and the
City.
You are all here today, conferred as members of these groups, the Junior Police and Parents Brigade because
we believe that you can perform it well.
Akong panghinaot, nga motabang kamo sa atong kapulisan sa pagpatuman sa kahapsay ug kalinaw sa atong
dakbayan, ilabi na sa atong matag eskwelahan.
Nga motabang kamo sa pag protekta sa atong kalikopan.
And I will definitely count in you.
Ako naglaum nga mamahimo kamo namo nga among partners sa pagpalambo sa atog dakbayan.
Apan, adunay lang akoy usa ka hangyo kaninyo. Never ever abuse your positions.
Akong gipanghinaut nga dili ninyo gamiton sa pagpangabuso sa isag katawo ang inyong position isip Junior
Police ug Parents Brigade.
Ania kamo karon dinhi kay ako, kami nagatoo nga kamo ang magdala ug kalinaw ug kahapsay sa inyong
skwelahan ug komunidad.
Congratulations ug daghang salamat.
-Paz C. Radaza