PNP-DEG holds Project R.E.A.D.Y. symposium

u PRINCESS ESTELA SHAKIRAH G. BALLETE drill at the school quadrangle. Several scenarios of fire were depicted, and students actively participated in putting out the fire.

The Philippine National Police - Drug Enforcement Group (PNP-DEG) leads the Project R.E.A.D.Y symposium on February 3, at Leyte Progressive High School, Inc.

Pat. Gabule is accompanied by PLT. Arwin Perez, Chief PCR PCO in conducting the said symposium.

By 2:00PM, the earthquake, fire, and evacuation drill had concluded, and a photo-opportunity with the volunteers was conducted. Afterwards, the token of appreciation and certificate of recognition was handed to Tacloban Chamber Volunteer Fire Brigade Association, Inc. by Gestia Lynn Amor Paa, the school principal, and Meg Giles Kirby Tupaz, the School DRRR Coordinator.

In 2023, the simulation was the first earthquake, fire, and evacuation drill the school initiated together with Tacloban Chamber Volunteer Fire Brigade Association, Inc.

Project R.E.A.D.Y. aims to provide skills to students on how to resist using harmful and illegal substances.

“Project R.E.A.D.Y is a standard preventive information and education program which is aligned with the demand reduction strategy of the PNP to address and/or totally eradicate drug menace in the community,” Pat. Junrey Gabule, PCR PNCO said in an interview with The Prism.

Furthermore, Pat. Gabule adds that the said project does not only aim to educate and protect the youth from the harmful effects of illegal drugs but will also instill leadership values and a sense of social responsibility.

On the other hand, PLT. Perez shared that LPHS is the second school they have visited in Tacloban City. “First school na binista namin dito sa Tacloban is yung Leyte National High School,” said PLT. Perez in an interview.

PNP-DEG also noted that LPHS is the 7th school where they have conducted the said symposium. “We have already conducted symposiums in five schools in Samar earlier this year,” PLT. Perez said.

Project R.E.A.D.Y. is an acronym for Resistance Education against Drugs for the Youth.

The symposium was attended by elementary and high school students, with each group being in a different time session.