Individual and collective safety: creating a safer and more secure environment for all residents of Rosario, Batangas

Vision | Success Indicator 07 of 25 | Updated March 05, 2023 1200H PhST

THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROSARIO BATANGAS has a vision statement with both "outward-looking" and "inward-looking" components, ten vision elements, and 25 success indicators. However, the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) 2016-2-2030, Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) 2016-2025, and Executive-Legislative Agenda (ELA) of 2020-2022 and 2022-2025 iterations do not provide clear descriptions of these elements. Therefore, we will present our interpretation of these vision elements in a series of posts, using the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030, Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028, and CALABARZON Regional Development Plan (RDP): 2017-2022 Midterm Update as a guide. Our goal is to show how achieving these vision elements can improve the lives of the people of Rosario and lead to prosperity. This is the seventh post of a 25-part series.

NOW, LET'S TALK ABOUT INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE SAFETY as a success indicator of the vision statement of Rosario, Batangas.

Individual and collective safety are essential components of any thriving community. When people feel secure and protected, they can focus on pursuing their goals and aspirations, which ultimately leads to greater prosperity.

In Rosario, Batangas, the vision statement emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and secure environment for all its residents. To achieve this goal, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030, Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028, and CALABARZON Regional Development Plan (RDP): 2017-2022 Midterm Update serve as valuable guides.

One of the primary ways to ensure individual and collective safety is by implementing effective law enforcement and crime prevention measures. This can include increased police presence, community policing initiatives, and educational programs to raise awareness about crime prevention.

In addition to staffing, upgrades to office areas and equipment are necessary, as well as improving the skills of the existing workforce through training. Prioritizing these areas is recommended. To support the goals of Gender and Development (GAD), the establishment of jail facilities for women and detention centers for minors is necessary.

Despite having the standard ratios of policemen and firemen to population, there remains a current demand for such personnel. Presently, the police force is lacking more officers, while the fire department requires additional firefighters and possibly, prison guards in the future. The municipality would also require additional fire trucks.

Moreover, individual and collective safety can also be improved by addressing underlying issues such as poverty, unemployment, and inequality. These issues can contribute to the prevalence of crime and violence in a community. By implementing initiatives that address these root causes, such as providing job training and increasing access to education, the overall safety of the community can be improved.

Another important aspect of individual and collective safety is disaster preparedness. The Philippines is no stranger to natural disasters, and it's important for communities to be prepared for these events. This includes having evacuation plans, emergency supplies, and infrastructure in place to withstand disasters.

WE BELIEVE that individual and collective safety is a crucial success indicator of the vision statement of Rosario, Batangas. By focusing on effective law enforcement, addressing underlying issues, and disaster preparedness, the community can create a safer and more secure environment for all its residents. Achieving these vision elements can ultimately lead to greater prosperity and a better quality of life for everyone in Rosario.