24 Cordi cops awarded for gallantry, exceptional work

CAMP BADO DANGWA, Benguet – Twenty deserving Philippine National Police personnel were awarded for gallantry and exceptional work while four dependents of police officers received benefits from the National Police Commission during kick-off celebration of 24th National Crime Prevention Week here Monday.

Speaking at the event, Napolcom vice chairman and executive officer Rogelio Casurao also led the awarding of SPO2 Noren Bandao, of the Benguet Police Provincial Office, who received “Medalya ng Kadakilaan” for stopping a robbery at Windy Hill, Buyagan, La Trinidad, Benguet last July 14.

Letter of commendation from the Napolcom chairman was presented to him.

Nine PNP personnel were also awarded “Medalya ng Kagalingan” for arresting top most wanted persons on the provincial, regional and national levels.

The awardees were Supt. Allan Guyguyon, Chief Insp. Ayson Tenenan, PO3 Florante Buhong, and PO2 Jun Lloyed Bangeng, all of the Ifugao PPO; Insp. Joel Kawapen and SPO1 Ruswayne Sanga, Supt.Romulo Talay, Jr., SPO2 Dalmacio Mangingil, and PO2 Christopher Baruzo, all of the Kalinga PPO.

Receiving the “Medalya ng Papuri,” were Chief Insp. Nicomedes Olarte III, PO2 Dave Kitongan, and SPO3 Mark Balanban, all of the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO), for the successful implementation of search warrant that led to the confiscation of illegal drugs and assorted drug paraphernalia.

Sr. Insp. Arnold Lising and SPO2 Michael Anthony Quela, also of the BCPO, were awarded for the successful neutralization of Amado Bolanosm, who was wanted for murder.

Six outstanding police personnel, on the other hand, received certificates of recognition for exhibiting their exceptional courage and gallantry in the performance of duty.

They were SPO1 Antolin Potpoten of Mountain Province; Chief Insp. Benson Macli-ing, of La Trinidad; SPO2 Noren Bandao of Atok; PO2 Heidi Juliano and PO2 Pink Pearl Kayachen, both of Baguio City; and PO1 Marlon Dela Paz.