Ifugao cop wins regional search for PNP model family

By Marcelo B. Lihgawon

ALFONSO LISTA ,Ifugao -- The provincial government recently honored a law enforcer  and his family from this municipality for winning  the search for the Philippine National Police  model family in the region.

SPO4 Robert D. Almeda received the certificate of commendation from Gov. Eugene Balitang in a simple ceremony witnessed by provincial and national line agency employees,

Almeda, 52,and a father of two, was adjudged as head of the PNP model family in the Cordillera Administrative Region for 2012.

He is set to represent the region in the national search for PNP model family.

According to Department of Interior and Local Government provincial director Rose Domelod, Almeda  received the regional award from the Regional Peace and Order Council in Benguet province.

Aside from the plaque of appreciation, P15,000 was also given to Almeda as cash for winning the contest.

           

Almeda said community involvement was the key to  his winning  the said contest.

           

He said his family actively participated  in activities or social work of the community.

           

The Search for PNP Model Families is a project undertaken by the National Police Commission in collaboration with the DILG, Philippine National Police  and other member-agencies/organizations of the National Crime Prevention Week Interagency Technical Working Committee.

           

First launched Sept. 1, 2009 the search was implemented in 2011.

           

According to Napolcom vice chairman and executive officer Eduardo U. Escueta, this will put value on the moral aspect of the PNP Integrated Transformation Program.