Dapitan City deputizes tricycle owners, drivers as tour guides, peacekeepers

DAPITAN CITY, Zamboanga del Norte, Dec. 5 (PNA) -- The city government, in coordination with the local police office, has deputized tricycle association members here as acting agents to help strengthen security as well as boost the tourism industry of this city.

Supt. Glenn Dulawan, local police chief, on Monday said that tricycle owners and drivers have undergone road safety and security training to assist them in monitoring and reporting all forms of criminality.

Dulawan said the new deputies would serve as force multipliers of the local police in the maintenance of law and order in this city.

Dulawan said they have also undergone tour guiding seminar to equip them with the knowledge in catering to the needs of the visitors, especially tourists, both domestic and international.

Dulawan said they have come up with the project to ensure the safety of the tourists while visiting this city.

This city is a favorite destination of tourists in the region since it is historically significant as the place where the country’s national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, was exiled by the Spaniards for his revolutionary activities.

The famous Dakak Park and Beach Resort and the Fantasy Land, a theme park, are also among the tourist attractions of this city.

Dapitan City, which is known as the “Shrine City in the Philippines” is also becoming known as the “City of Festivals” brought about by the holding of different festivities every month.

Meanwhile, City Tourism Officer Apple Marie Agolong said preparations are underway for the “Pasko sa Nayon” where food is served for free to residents who attend the dawn mass locally known as “Misa de Gallo.”

The “Pasko sa Nayon” or the “Christmas in the Village” is a program of the city government. (PNA)
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