Region 1 PNP addresses rising volume of vehicular accidents

By Mar T. Supnad

CAMP FLORENDO, La Union- In a bid to minimize the rising volume of vehicular accidents in Ilocos region , the Regional Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee of Region 1 last week convened at the Concord Building here and addressed various law enforcement and related issues affecting the region.

Police Chief Supt. Franklin Jesus B. Bucayu, Region 1 police director and RLECC1 chairman, presided over the meeting to reduce vehicular accidents here.

In his opening remarks, Bucayu thanked the representatives of the committee’s member-agencies for their contribution in bringing about the realization of Region 1’s law enforcement objectives.

He also acknowledged the guests present, namely; Joel O. Fernandez and Lilibeth T. Torcuator, representatives of Holcim Company; and Dolores Olaso, administrative officer of the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board.

The highlights of the meeting included a presentation on the implementation of amemorandum of agreement on reduction of vehicular accidents in Region 1 by lawyer VerminnSuen, and a briefing on functions of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Committee 1 during calamities by assistant regional director Imelda M. Acosta of the Office of the Civil Defense.

Another major topic discussed was guidelines and procedures on dredging and quarrying operations by firector Samuel Peñafiel, Regional Director of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

During the open forum moderated by Police Supt.Angelito D. Dumangeng, chief of the operations division of Police Regional Office 1, participants addressed concerns relating to law enforcement.

The RLECC1 chairman awarded certificates of appreciation to the resource speakers, shortly before adjourning the meeting.

The RLECC1 is composed of the heads of different Region 1 government agencies, local government units, and other concerned offices.

Its inter-agency coordinating activities have been instrumental in the creation and successful implementation of impact projects and programs that greatly contributed to better law enforcement and favorable peace and order situation in the Ilocos-Pangasinan Region.