CLAVERIA, Misamis Oriental (PIA)--The Misamis Oriental Police Provincial Office (MORPPO) together with the 16th Infantry "Maglilingkod" Battalion (16IB) successfully held a community outreach program in the far-flung community of Kalhaan, Barangay Minalwang, Claveria, January 8.

"This activity is in support of PNP KASIMBAYANAN and EO 70, or the Whole-of-Nation Approach to End Local Communist Armed Conflict," MORPPO Provincial Director Gonzalo Villamor shared.

KASIMBAYANAN, which stands for "Kapulisan, Simbahan at Pamayanan," is a revitalized program that connects the Philippine National Police (PNP), the general public, faith-based organizations, and key stakeholders towards peaceful, safe, and protected communities.

Villamor stressed that the Philippine National Police, Armed Forces of the Philippines, local government units, and religious sector are still working for peace in Misamis Oriental and the Philippines as a whole, even with the change of administration.

About 70 people were very happy to get food packs, school supplies, and a free haircut as a result of the event.The community also received ten solar streetlights.

The 16th Infantry "Maglilingkod" Battalion is in sync with its law enforcement counterparts as they continue to support the national government’s thrusts through the Whole-of-Nation Approach in attaining inclusive and sustainable peace and development. (16IB/PIA-10/Misamis Oriental)