Colegio de Kidapawan students partner with police units in distributing school supplies and food packs through a community support initiative.
Criminology students from Colegio de Kidapawan joined the 1st Cotabato Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC) and partner police units in a community outreach program at Barangay Marbel, Koronadal City, on September 21, 2023.
Led by Police Lieutenant Colonel April Lou Palma, Force Commander of the 1st Cotabato PMFC, the activity brought together personnel from the Kidapawan City Police Station, the 1203rd Regional Mobile Force Battalion 12, and CDK student volunteers to assist learners at Marbel Elementary School.
The participating groups distributed 250 school supply items, along with food packs, to the learners. The initiative combined material assistance with an opportunity to strengthen connections among students, police personnel, and the community.
For the participating criminology students, the outreach provided an opportunity to contribute to community service alongside law enforcement personnel. Their involvement placed them in a setting where cooperation and attention to community needs were central to the activity.
Conducted in line with the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP), the outreach aimed to bring government services closer to residents and strengthen relationships that support peaceful and progressive communities.
Through the combined efforts of the participating organizations, the program delivered assistance to young learners while highlighting the role of partnership in community service. Colegio de Kidapawan’s involvement connected its criminology students with an initiative focused on supporting education and building stronger community ties.