THE DAVAO City Police Office (DCPO) hosted a ceremonial turnover of proceeds on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, benefiting local media advocates and a prominent non-profit organization dedicated to protecting women and children.
PCOL Mannan C. Muarip, acting director of the DCPO, welcomed Highway Patrol Group chief, BGen. Hansel M. Marantan, who graced the ceremony.
A primary beneficiary of the proceeds is Talikala, Inc., represented by its board of trustees president, Prof. Lourdesita S. Chan. Talikala is a Davao-based NGO that works on the frontlines to combat the trafficking and sexual exploitation of women and girls.
Strengthening media ties
The proceeds were also turned over to Roy T. Geonzon, chairman of the DCPO City Advisory Group for Police Transformation and Development (CAGPTD) and the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP).
Geonzon, who also serves as the vice president for news operations of UMBN, reaffirmed the media sector’s commitment to “responsible communication” and its role in bridging the gap between the police and the public.
Muarip emphasized that the event is a testament to the DAVAO Framework —Discipline, Action, Virtue, Accountability, and Order.
By directing proceeds toward social causes like anti-trafficking, the DCPO aims to demonstrate transparency and a commitment to public service that goes beyond traditional patrolling.
“This turnover highlights the strong partnership between the DCPO and our community stakeholders,” Muarip said. “It underscores our shared commitment to programs that directly benefit the vulnerable sectors of our society.”
