The Department of the Interior and Local Government of the Province of Zambales under the supervision of Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad, CESO V conducted the planning-workshop on the Peace and Order and Public Safety (POPS) Plan for the year 2017-2019 on November 8, 2016 at the Zambales Training and Conference Center, Iba, Zambales.
It was attended by the Provincial Peace and Order Council (POC) Technical Working Group headed by POC Chairperson Gov. Amor D. Deloso, POC Vice Chairperson Vice Governor Angelica E. Magsaysay-Cheng, Provincial Head of Offices and representatives of NGAs and CSOs.
Governor Deloso said that the province is fortunate to have few problems when it comes to peace and order. He also stated that the love is the supreme law and all things boils down to the lack of concern for others.
“Help me in developing the sense of patriotism among Zambalenos“ Governor Deloso said. He also stated that he would like to maintain a politics of performance while ensuring peace and order in the province.
According to Vice Governor Angelica E. Magsaysay, the holistic approach through the POPS planning in addressing peace and order issues is important.
“It is nice to have this plan in paper but I hope we can do this in action” Vice Governor Magsaysay said.
The activity is pursuant to the DILG MC 2015-128 mandating all POC levels to craft their three (3) year POPS Plan to be implemented for the period of 2017-2019.