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BARUG Layko urges Filipino youth: Speak truth with love

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BY CLIFFORD JAMES L. DANDUAN/UM Intern

‎A LAY group called on Filipino youths to step up to the frontlines of truth-seeking and accountability while speaking the truth with love to combat the growing spread of misinformation online.

‎‎During the Davao Peace and Security Press Corps briefing at The Royal Mandaya Hotel on Wednesday, April 15, Lunar Fayloga, co-convenor of Bayanihang Layko for Accountability, Reform, and Upright Governance (BARUG Layko), reminded Filipino youths to go beyond passive use of social media, highlighting the need to engage in national issues. 

‎‎”For the youth today, social media is already part of your world. It is a very powerful tool, and you now have a platform for expression. We hope you won’t just keep posting selfies or filtered and unfiltered photos, but also use this opportunity to speak about what is happening in our country,” he shared during the briefing.

‎However, Fayloga cited St. Paul’s teaching, which emphasizes not only speaking the truth but speaking with love to avoid harming people and communities. 

‎”St. Paul says it’s not just about speaking the truth, but it’s also speaking with love. Because we can use the truth to destroy people, to destroy communities,” he added. 

‎In addition, Jon Gales, BARUG co-convenor, also encouraged the youth to discern the information they receive, as fake news persists in the digital age. 

‎”I hope you sustain that fire in you by trying to question the information that you receive at hand, because we have a swarm of a lot of information, many of them are fake news, but I hope in the process, you will always discern what the truth is,” he shared. 

In the end, Gales hopes youths will join lay organizations like BARUG Layko, as they need young people to search for and spread the truth. 

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Davao City Police chart new course under chief’s D.A.V.A.O. principle

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

THE DAVAO City Police Office (DCPO) is embarking on a renewed mission to redefine policing, guided by a new strategic framework championed by its acting director, Colonel Mannan Caracas Muarip.

This initiative, encapsulated by the acronym D.A.V.A.O. – Discipline, Action, Virtue, Accountability, and Order – aims to instill a culture of excellence and genuine public service within the city’s police force.

Col Muarip’s vision emphasizes that effective law enforcement extends beyond simply enforcing laws; it requires a deep commitment to integrity, honor, and a profound sense of public duty. 

The D.A.V.A.O. principle serves as the cornerstone of this commitment, fostering a police force that is not only efficient but also morally grounded and community-focused.

The D.A.V.A.O. acronym breaks down as follows:

  1. Discipline forms the bedrock of every officer’s duty, ensuring adherence to protocols and professional conduct.
  2. Action signifies the DCPO’s unwavering commitment to swift and effective responses to the community’s needs.
  3. Virtue reinforces the importance of ethical behavior in all facets of law enforcement, promoting a morally upright police force.
  4. Accountability ensures transparency in all operations, fostering trust and a strong relationship with the public.
  5. Order upholds peace through professionalism and an unwavering respect for human rights.

This comprehensive approach is summarized in the core message: “DAVAO: Discipline in Action, Virtue with Accountability, and Order through Professional Service.”

Under Muarip’s leadership, the DCPO is committed to building a safer, more disciplined, and well-served Davaoeño community.

The new direction signals a proactive stance by the DCPO to uphold the highest standards of policing, ensuring that every interaction with the public reflects integrity and a deep sense of responsibility.

“Together, we forge forward — as one DAVAO,” Col Muarip stated, underscoring the collective effort required to achieve these ambitious goals. The implementation of the D.A.V.A.O. principle is expected to usher in a new era of policing in Davao City, marked by enhanced public trust and a more secure environment for its residents.

Photo courtesy of DCPO

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