The Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) expressed its gratitude for the successful
conduct of the recent election and the ongoing Good Cops Program, which aims to
help homeless children in the province.
In a DYTR interview with Ardy Araneta Batoy of The Bohol Tribune, BPPO
spokesperson PLtCol Norman Nuez said that the election was peaceful and orderly,
with no election-related incidents or violence reported.
Nuez also said that the police officers were diligent and dedicated in their security
duties, staying in their posts for three days before, during, and after the election.
He also shared that BPPO is implementing Good Cops Program, which is a joint
initiative of the BPPO and the Chinese Embassy in Cebu City. The activity involves
bringing homeless children from the Sunshine Homes to the Camp Dagohoy, where
they will participate in an art workshop and a party.
Nuez said that the activity is a way of showing the children that the police are their
friends and protectors, and that they can have a bright future.
The Boholano people praised the BPPO for its commendable performance and its
partnership with the Chinese Embassy, which she said is a sign of good relations
and mutual understanding.
Batoy also asked Nuez about the liquor ban, which he said was violated by three
people who were apprehended by the police.
He said that the liquor ban was imposed to prevent any untoward incidents during
the election period, and that the police are on full alert to maintain peace and order in
the province, especially as the people prepared for the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’
Day long weekend.
The radio host also inquired about the difficulty of catching the vote sellers, and
Nuez said that it was hard to produce evidence, because the voters could deny or
justify their actions.
He said the police needed witnesses, affidavits, and records to file a case, and that
the police were only responsible for the law enforcement side of the criminal justice
system.
Nuez explained that the prosecution, the court, the correction, and the community
were the other pillars of the system, and that the police had to follow the due process
of the law.