PRO-Cor, Napolcom launch PCR Month

 

By Carlito C. Dar

BAGUIO CITY -- The Police Regional Office – Cordillera, in partnership with the National Police Commission, Baguio City Police Office and City Government of Baguio launched observance of 25th Police Community Relations Month in a flag-raising ceremony at the Burnham Lake, here.

Cordillera police director Brig. Gen R’Win Pagkalinawan, National Police Commission regional director Editha Puddoc, Mayor Benjamin Magalong and Baguio police director Col. Allen Ray Co led unveiling of the PCR Month banner.

This year’s celebration is themed: “Pinag-igting na Ugnayan ng Mamamayan at Pulisya Laban sa Covid – 19 Pandemya.”

Magalong urged “continuing partnership of police, citizens and stakeholders in ensuring a safe and healthy Baguio, amid the extended MGCQ due to the COVID - 19 pandemic.” 

Magalong, in his keynote message, expressed gratitude to the PRO – Cor for being a strong partner in implementation of Baguio’s control and prevention measures under Covid community quarantine.

“Without you we will have a very difficult time implementing the guidelines of the various community quarantine status,” he said.

“We have kept the pandemic out of harm’s way, more testing, better contact tracing methodology, more isolation and better treatment have been done without let up.”

He added: “Let it be emphasized in all seriousness- all the precautionary practices that we have put in place should signify at all times that we, in Baguio really mean business. At the same time easing down on existing restrictions should not be viewed as inviting everyone to freely go out at anytime or any purpose other than what is essential..Under MGCQ, quarantine level pa rin ang siyudad ng Baguio.”

Pagkalinawan called on Cordillera police to remain consistent in maintaining peace and order and in their law enforcement operations amid the Covid pandemic.

He also advised them to keep their morale and not be affected by negative news or issues being thrown to the police especially those from outside the region and continue to show that Cordillera is the home of the most disciplined cops in the country.

During the program, Pagkalinawan and Co assisted Magalong and Puddoc in awarding of Medalya ng Kagitingan to Lt. Col.  Maximo Sumeg-ang of BCPO Criminal Investigation Unit and Medalya ng Papuri to Maj Nicomedes Olarte of BCPO Drug Enforcement Unit and Capt. Julius Luis of BCPO Station 4.

Also awarded certificate of appreciation for their support in the city’s program against Covid-19 were APCO proprietor Richard and Elizabeth Tan, Lady of Mt. Carmel Montessori School Directress Dona Digna Rosario and Swan Boat president Both Vevian Vincoy. -- JDP/CCD-PIA CAR