TACLOBAN CITY – A chief tanod or village watchman from Pambujan, Northern Samar, is the beneficiary of a new home, courtesy of the Northern Samar Police Provincial Office’s (NSPPO) ‘Bagong Bahay, Bagong Pag-asa: Pamaskong Handog’ program.
Identified as “Ricky,” a resident of Barangay Manajaw in Pambujan, he was selected after police officers saw his nearly dilapidated home.
Ricky and his family, burdened by poverty and a lack of steady income, were unable to afford the materials needed to improve their living conditions.
Under the Revitalized Pulis sa Barangay (R-PSB) initiative, NSPPO Provincial Director PCol Sonnie Omengan reintroduced the Bagong Bahay, Bagong Pag-asa program, which aims to help impoverished families secure decent and comfortable housing.
“We saw the difficulty of his situation, and as a father, we understand that providing the basic needs of the family, especially a decent home, is a priority,” Omengan said.
The project, spearheaded by Omengan, was supported by the R-PSB Manajaw team and the Northern Samar Press Corps, who helped provide construction materials.
Although construction is still ongoing, Ricky and his family are already excited about moving into their new home soon.
“This program brings hope and joy to deserving families, and we will continue to reach out to others in need,” added PCol Omengan.
The Bagong Bahay, Bagong Pag-asa program underscores the NSPPO’s commitment to community service beyond law enforcement, especially during the holiday season.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
