Today, Hon. Benjamin “Benhur” C. Abalos Jr., Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), represented by Usec Felicito Valmocina, led a highly successful clean-up drive at Lapu-Lapu Creek, situated at Lapu-Lapu Avenue Extension corner Dagat-Dagatan Avenue. The event took place on January 27, 2024, starting at 5:00 AM, in close collaboration with the Northern Police District (NPD).
The NPD, aligning with its core mission and functions, ensured the security and safety of all participants throughout the activity. Simultaneously, they conducted anti-criminality operations to guarantee the continuous delivery of public safety services.
Present also during the clean-up drive were:
PCOL ROMY PALGUE, Chief Regional Community Affairs Development Division, NCRPO
PCOL EDILBERTO B PITALLANO, Chief District Directorial Staff, NPD
PCOL RUBEN B LACUESTA, Chief of Police, Caloocan City
The joint efforts of the Department of Interior and Local Government, represented by Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr., and the Northern Police District, exemplify the commitment to environmental stewardship and community well-being. The successful clean-up drive at Lapu-Lapu Creek not only contributed to the preservation of our local environment but also fostered collaboration between government agencies and the community.
