A MOTHER’S plea for help for her daughter’s education was met with swift compassion by Police Station 3 (Talomo) personnel, proving that modern policing in Davao City extends far beyond law enforcement.
The mother personally approached the station to seek help for her daughter, a Grade 10 student at EMAR Human and Environmental College and a long-time PS3 scholar.
The student was at risk of missing her graduation ceremony on March 27, 2026, due to an unpaid tuition balance of P4,000.
The family’s situation had reached a breaking point following the demolition of their home in Arroyo Compound, Matina Crossing, last month.
Adding to their struggle, the father—the family’s primary provider—was recently hospitalized after suffering a stroke, leaving them with no stable income to cover the graduation fees.
Moved by the family’s plight, Major Genesis B. Oriel, station commander of PS3-Talomo, immediately mobilized his personnel.
Through a collective “pass-the-hat” effort and personal contributions, the officers raised the full amount needed to clear the school’s requirements.
The funds were formally turned over to the mother and daughter today, March 24, along with a food pack to assist with their immediate needs.
“This is not just about money—it’s about holding on to a child’s dream when everything around her is falling apart,” said Oriel.
“As a parent, you feel the pain of wanting to give everything to your child but having nothing left. No student who has worked hard through such hardship should lose her moment because of circumstances beyond her control. If we can be the reason she keeps going, that is what truly matters.”
The initiative is part of PS3-Talomo’s broader community advocacy, including the “Adopt and Save a Child” program and the PS3 Talomo Community Learning Hub, which focuses on youth development and poverty alleviation.
