Governors lead awardees in 26th Cordillera PNP Day

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet -- The Police Regional Office Cordillera recognized its partners in the promotion of public safety and peace and order during the 26th Philippine National Police Foundation Day celebration here March 6.

Regional police director Chief Supt. Elmo Francis Sarona led awarding ceremonies here at Camp Dangwa regional police headquarters.

Leading the awardees were provincial governors Jocelyn Bernos of Abra, Elias Bulut of Apayao, Pedro Mayam-o of Ifugao, Jocel Baac of Kalinga and Bonifacio Lacwasan of Mountain Province  whose respective provinces  were recently  declared drug-free  by the PNP, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and Dangerous Drugs Board.

Other awardees include Danglas Mayor Denise Florence Bragas, Department of Health – Cordillera Regional Director Dr. Lakshmi Legaspi, Ifugao Provincial Social Welfare and Development officer Jocelyn Niwane, Baguio City Social Welfare and Development Officer Betty Fangasan and Junjune Abella of the Serenity in the Steps.

              Members of the media from print, radio and television both in the government and private sector were also recognized for their contribution to information dissemination and promotion of peace and order during in the region.

Baguio Rep. Marquez Go was guest of honor and speaker. -- Redjie Melvic Cawis