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QUEZON CITY (PIA) — The Philippine National Police (PNP) backs a whole-of-community approach for safe learning environments.
PNP Chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the police force remains committed to supporting President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s direction to strengthen school security and protect students, while advancing the “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman” through responsive police service and stronger partnerships with the community.
“We need to be present not only when there is already a problem, but much earlier—when a child needs guidance, when a family sees a warning sign, or when a firearm is not properly secured. Dito kailangan ang pakikipagtulungan ng lahat. Hindi ito kayang solusyunan ng isang ahensya lamang,” Nartatez said.
The PNP joins the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in encouraging parents and guardians to remain closely involved in their children’s lives, including being attentive to their online activities, the content they access, and warning signs that may require guidance or professional support.
Likewise, the PNP emphasizes the importance of responsible firearm ownership and secure storage, particularly in preventing minors from gaining access to firearms. At the same time, concerns involving children must be addressed with care, appropriate intervention, and respect for their rights and welfare.
The PNP also assured that it will continue coordinating with the DILG, Department of Education (DepEd), local government units (LGUs), schools, families, and other concerned agencies to strengthen preventive measures and help maintain safe learning environments.
Nartatez said these efforts are consistent with the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), which promotes coordinated and responsive action in addressing emerging threats to public safety. (JEG/PIA-NCR)
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