Pangasinan police gives gifts to learners with special needs

• Source:https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1076704
• Friday, August 2, 2019

By Hilda Austria (PNA)

MALASIQUI, Pangasinan -- Some 57 learners with special educational needs (LNES) from the Malasiqui Central School received on Wednesday gifts, snacks, and other treats from the Malasiqui Police Station and the Malasiqui Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) as a way to build their trust in the policemen.

Lt. Col. Joseph Fajardo Jr. said the activity is part of the Police Community Relations (PCR) Month celebration in July.

“As policemen, our duty is not only to ensure peace and order and security but we also contribute to the social aspects of the community,” he said in an interview Thursday.

Fajardo said the Malasiqui MAC, composed of representatives from the various sectors of the community, initiated the gift-giving to acknowledge the importance of involving those with special educational needs in the community.

The PCR Month of the Philippine National Police (PNP) coincided with the Persons with Disabilities Week last month.

Meanwhile, the LNES learners received coloring books, crayons, stuff toys and snacks; while some policemen gave an intermission number. The learners showcased their talents and joined in some fun games.

“We hope (that) through this, they will see policemen as friends or trusted people and they would not be afraid of us,” Fajardo said.