Security measures set for Cordillera classes

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet -- The Cordillera regional law enforcement coordinating committee is all set for the opening of classes this June.

"We are ready for “BalikEskuela,” said Chief Supt. Benjamin B. Magalong chairman of RLECC and  regional police director of Cordillera. 

He said they have  coordinated with the Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the various heads of the universities and schools and local government units for well managed  school opening.

More uniformed police personnel will be stationed and on foot patrol in the university belt to prevent bad elements from victimizing students especially first timer students enrolling in the big universities in Baguio City and La Trinidad, Benguet, he said.

“The security of students, parents and public  safety is always our concern  that is why there is a concerted effort when thousands of student, pupils and teachers  go back to school,” Magalong said.

School principals are reportedly closely coordinating with police  on security measures to.

He said  he has  given  similar instructions to all provincial directors in the province to implement “BalikEskuela” in their own respective area.