THE Okada Foundation Inc. (OFI) has donated P20 million worth of drones and radio communications equipment to the Philippine National Police (PNP) to boost the technological capabilities of the police force.
A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was inked last week between OFI president James Lorenzana and PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. and logistics director Major Gen. Mario Reyes for the donation, which consists of P9,998,000 worth of radio communication equipment, and P9,966,140 worth of drones, including a drone jammer.
Lorenzana said the grant seeks to help the PNP “further augment the technological capabilities of the police force, and improve safety for everyone.”
“Our policemen bear a vital responsibility to peace and order, and as Okada Foundation recognizes that, we also aim to be a partner and collaborator in its fulfillment,” he also said.
In a speech after the memorandum was signed, Acorda said OFI’s donation was represents a “strategic alliance aimed at leveraging resources and expertise to bolster our operational capabilities.”
From the additional drones and communication equipment, Acorda said that the PNP is “poised to meet the standards of modern policing.”
