CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Police Regional Office in Northern Mindanao (PRO-10) and the Department of Education (DepEd) have formalized their partnership to enhance school safety across the region.
Dr. Derrold Marl Aves, DepEd Cagayan de Oro Division senior education program specialist for human resource development, met with PRO-10 Director Brig. Gen. Nestor Babagay Jr. at the regional headquarters on Tuesday.
PRO-10 will provide a resource speaker for the Regional Assembly of Educational Leaders here on Nov. 24 to 26.
Police representatives will focus on law enforcement and child protection, specifically the proper handling and management of cases involving children.
The collaboration aims to strengthen ties between law enforcement and the education sector, promote child protection, and equip school leaders with the knowledge to respond effectively to child-related incidents, ensuring safer learning environments and safeguarding student rights. (Nef Luczon/PNA)
SCHOOL SAFETY. Police Regional Office-Northern Mindanao chief Brig. Gen. Nestor Babagay Jr. confers with Department of Education official Dr. Derrold Marl Aves at Camp Alagar in Cagayan de Oro City on Tuesday (Nov. 3, 2026). The officials discussed security protocols and preparations for the Regional Assembly of Educational Leaders on Nov. 24 to 26. (Photo courtesy of PRO-10)
