Davao City Police Office breaks ground for new chapel and daycare center

DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) formally broke ground on Thursday, November 21, for the construction of a new multi-million peso daycare center and chapel at Camp Domingo Leonor.

The DCPO Chapel, with a project cost of ₱4,979,999.49, will serve as a dedicated space for prayer, reflection, and spiritual growth. The facility aims to foster resilience and provide moral guidance for police officers, reinforcing their values as public servants.

Meanwhile, the DCPO Daycare Center, with a project cost of ₱7,379,976.34, will offer a safe and nurturing environment for the children of DCPO personnel. This initiative is expected to provide officers with peace of mind, knowing their children are cared for while they perform their duties.

DCPO Director PCol Hansel Marantan emphasized the significance of these projects, stating, “These facilities are essential in addressing the emotional and practical needs of our personnel and their families. They symbolize the Philippine National Police’s commitment to the well-being of its members.”

Speaking about the project, DCPO Director PCol Alberto Lupaz highlighted the initiative’s importance in addressing the emotional and practical needs of police personnel and their families. He noted that these projects symbolize the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) dedication to its workforce.

Both projects are being implemented under the leadership of the PNP in coordination with PRO11 and will be constructed by Magnum Builders Corporation. The facilities aim to enhance morale, promote work-life balance, and strengthen the relationship between the police and the community they serve.

The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by key officials, including PCol Renangte Cabico, Chief of the Regional Staff of PRO11, and Rev. Fr. PltCol Randle Cinches, OIC of the PRO11 Regional Pastoral Service. Also present were PMaj David S. Ybalio, representing PCol Cesario D. Dukiling, Regional Chief of RLRDD; PLtCol Joseph Casauay, Regional Chief of REU11; DCPO Command and Staff Officers; and representatives from Magnum Builders Corporation, led by Mrs. Diane B. Ragas.

This collaborative effort reflects a shared vision of creating an environment that nurtures both the professional and personal well-being of DCPO personnel, embodying the PNP’s unwavering commitment to its people.