PRO 8 Kasugbong E-Newsletter Vol. III No. 10

Camp Sec Ruperto Kangleon, Campetic, Palo, Leyte – The Police Regional Office 8 under the leadership of PBGEN ROMMEL FRANCISCO D MARBIL, Regional Director, declared a generally peaceful assessment on the three (3) major events in the Region, Spark San Juanico: Aesthetic Light and Sound Show Lights Up Ceremony, 78th Leyte Gulf Landings Celebration, and Ormoc

City Charter Day on October 19 to 20, 2022.

No significant incidents recorded since the declaration of Full Alert status in all of Eastern Visayas which officially started from 5:00 in the afternoon of October 14, 2022 except for the slight traffic congestion along Maharlika Highway and re-routing schemes established in some parts of Tacloban City.

PRO 8 has staged its security plan and undertook police operations and security-related activities and/or measures in close coordination with the PSG, AFP, and other concerned government agencies to ensure the safety and security of the President and other VIPs and guests.

Said events were graced by His Excellency, President Ferdinand

Camp Sec Ruperto K Kangleon, Palo Leyte- The Police Regional Office 8 under the

of PBGEN ROMMEL FRANCISCO DAYLEG MARBIL, Regional Director, busted Php 2,400,000.00 (2.4M) worth of more or less 370 grams Shabu at Brgy 78, Marasbaras, Tacloban City on October 15, 2022.

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PRO 8 CELEBRATES 121st POLICE SERVICE

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

of administration and operations for the year 2021.

Leading in the individual awardees is PCOL MICHAEL P PALERMO, Acting City Director, Tacloban City Police Office being adjudged as Best Senior Police Commissioned Officer for Administration.

The GOHS also conferred Merit Medal to other individual awardees and Plaque of Recognition to unit awardees in the different categories:

Camp Sec Ruperto K Kangleon, Palo, Leyte- The Police Regional Office 8 under the leadership of PBGEN ROMMEL FRANCISCO DAYLEG MARBIL, Regional Director, celebrated the 121st Police Service Anniversary held at the PRO 8 Matapat Hall on October 17, 2022.

The simple ceremony themed “Matibay na Ugnayan ng Pulisya at Mamamayan, Tungo sa Pagkakaisa, Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran” was graced by no less than Atty.Maximo T. Lasaca I, CESO V, Regional Director, National Police Commission 8 (NAPOLCOM 8) as the Guest of Honor and Speaker. RD MARBIL, together with the command group, assisted the GOHS in the presentation of awards and the giving of due recognition to deserving PNP units and personnel with exemplary and outstanding performances in the field

Best Senior Police Commissioned Officer for Operations- PCOL MATTHE L ASEO, Provincial Director, Eastern Samar Police Provincial Office; Best Junior Police Commissioned Officer for OperationsPLTCOL SETH MARK D ALOB, Force Commander, 2 nd Northern SamarProvincial Mobile Force Commander; Best Senior Police Non-tCommissioned Officer for Administration-PEMS Maria Rachel I Salas, Senior CAD PNCO, Ormoc City Police Office; Best Senior Police Non-Commissioned Officer for Operations- PCMS Ivy S Laniog,WCPD, MacArthur MPS, Leyte Police Provincial Office; Best Junior Police Non-Commissioned Officer for Administration- PSSg Daryl A Cañas, CAD PNCO, Tacloban City Police Office; Best Junior Police NonCommissioned Officer for Operations- PCpl Jerwin L Pura, Operation PNCO, 1st Northern Samar Provincial Mobile Force, Northern Samar Police Office; Best Non-Uniformed Personnel (Supervisory Level)- NUP Roman Francisco, Regional Accountant, Office of the Regional Comptrollership Division; Best NonUniformed Personnel (Non-Supervisory Level)- NUP Jinky G Negrido Training Specialist, Office of the Regional Learning Development and Doctrine Division;

PRO 8 ACHIEVES GENERALLY PEACEFUL ORMOC PLEBISCITE

Camp Sec Ruperto K Kangleon, Palo, LeyteAuthorities of the Police Regional Office 8 under the leadership of PBGEN ROMMEL FRANCISCO DAYLEG MARBIL, Regional Director, achieved a generally peaceful Plebiscite held at Ormoc City Central School, Ormoc City on October 8, 2022.

The casting and canvassing of votes for Ormoc Plebiscite turned out generally peaceful with no untoward incident or Election-Related Violent Incidents (ERVIs) recorded upon deployment of 211 personnel throughout the city.

PRO 8 has deployed said personnel to provide area security at the designated voting centers, Ormoc City Treasurer’s Office, New Ormoc City Hall, Command Post, COMELEC Office and all border control within the AOR.

Around 7:37 PM of same date, the COMELEC Chairman George Erwin M. Garcia with other Comelec Commissioners witnessed the proclamation on the Merging of Barangay Districts 1-28 into Brgy. South, East and West and the Renaming of Brgy. District 29 into Brgy. North with 5, 315 total number of votes

casted or 52.06% voters turn-out gathered from 35 total number clustered precincts.

"With your all out cooperation and support, the conduct of said Plebiscite came out successful and with positive result," RD MARBIL said.

EV COPS ARREST 228 PERSONALITIES THRU SACLEO

Camp Sec Ruperto K Kangleon, Palo, Leyte- LeytePolice authorities in Eastern Visayas under the leadership of PBGEN ROMMEL FRANCISCO DAYLEG MARBIL, Regional Director, successfully conducted a region wide one-day Simultaneous AntiCriminality Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO) on October 27, 2022.

Based on reports submitted, out of the 192 operations conducted, 228 individuals were arrested; 3 through service of Search Warrants; 9 Most Wanted Person; 143 Other Wanted Person; 16 under Criminal Gang listed/Watch listed; and 57 apprehended for violation of Special Laws.

Among the confiscated items in the implementation of Search Warrants include: two (2) units of .38 pistol without serial numbers; six (6) rounds of light ammunition; one (1) unit caliber .38 revolver without serial number; four (4) rounds of live ammunition for Caliber .38; one (1) unit caliber .45 pistol; two (2) magazines for caliber .45; 10 rounds of live ammunition for caliber .45; and one (1) piece black holster. In addition are thirty-six (36) units of loose firearms and forty (40) units of improvised firearms surrendered.

To maintain the stability of peace and order throughout the entire region, PRO8 maximized the effectiveness of its campaign against all forms of criminal activity. "The successful conduct of SACLEO proves that your police in Eastern Visayas work hard to ensure everyone's safety despite the bad weather brought about by TD 'Paeng.' We will remain alert, especially in the coming days dahil Gusto ng Police, Safe ka!," RD Marbil added.

PRO 8 STAYS FULL ALERT DURING UNDAS 2022

Camp Sec Ruperto K Kangleon, Palo, Leyte- The Police Regional Office 8 under the leadership of PBGEN ROMMEL FRANCISCO D MARBIL, Regional Director, stayed full alert during the UNDAS 2022 from October 29, 2022 - November 2, 2022.

Prior to D-day and throughout the specified period of implementation, safety and security preparations have been readied to ensure a peaceful observance of the holiday such as deployment of PRO 8 uniformed men and women to places of convergence such as public and private cemeteries to include seaports, terminals and airports in the entire Eastern Visayas region.

Likewise, mobilization of PRO 8 personnel was established to intensify incident monitoring and swift response to issues on the ground, amplifying information awareness campaign thru implementation of security measures and other public advisories such as installation of checkpoints or Public and Motorist Assistance Centers (P/MACS) and the establishment of police help desks.

EV cops also strictly implemented prohibition of liquor consumption, gambling, bringing of sharp objects and/or firearms, playing loud music and doing other impermissible activities inside the cemeteries. Penalties will be charged to any person caught in the act of violating set guidelines. Also, this PRO will help implement the Minimum Public Health Standards (MPHS).

"PRO 8 ensure a peaceful and orderly UNDAS 2022 with the support of the community and barangay volunteers in facilitating strategic measures to derail crimes and other incidents relative to the commemoration of the feast of all saints' day and all souls' day, " RD MARBIL said.

Likewise, this PRO actively disseminated infographics containing crime prevention and safety tips and mobilize Advocacy Support Groups and other force multipliers to support PNP's efforts in conveying information and in serving as marshals or patrollers.

PRO 8 WELCOMES LTO RO8 REGIONAL DIRECTOR DURING

Camp Sec Ruperto Kangleon, Palo, Leyte- The Police Regional Office 8 under the leadership of PBGEN ROMMEL FRANCISCO D MARBIL, Regional Director, PRO 8 warmly welcomed Atty. Ledwino R. Macariola, Regional Director, Land Transportation Office Regional Office 8 (LTO RO8) as the Guest of Honor and Speaker during the Distinguished Visitor's PROGRAM (DVP) and Monday Flag Raising Ceremony held in front of the PRO 8 Admin Building, Camp Ruperto K Kangleon, Palo, Leyte on October 3, 2022.

Atty. Macariola gave his message highlighting the significant role of the uniformed men and women of the Philippine National Police in enforcing the law and sustaining peace and order in the communities.

"PNP is one of the effective law enforcement agencies in the country upholding the rule of law and essential in the realization of peace-buiding processes towards the attainment of lasting peace and development. We are gratified with the assistance extended by the police men and women to work in unison with LTO in law implementation and reinforcement, " Atty. Macariola said.

Present during the ceremony were PBGEN JOEL B LIMSON, Deputy Regional Director for Administration; PCOL SALVADOR T ALACYANG, Deputy Regional Director for Operations; PCOL MICHAEL A DAVID, Chief of the Regional Staff, other Police Commissioned Officers (PCOs), Police Non-commissioned Officers (PNCOs) and Non-Uniformed Personnel (NUP).

BILIRAN COPS ASSIST MOTHER GIVING BIRTH

to Kawayan Rural Health Facility to give birth. While travelling, the mother suddenly gave birth with the help if PLT SAMMY A PANING, Pat Rogelio P Denampo Jr, Pat Ronald Hilongos and Pat Ernesto Jaban.

PCOL FELIX G GERVACIO, JR, Provincial Director, commended said personnel for their extraordinary deeds of assisting the mother in her birth giving.

Personnel

Accordingly, personnel of said platoon were conducting road security for the town fiesta celebration at Kawayan, Biliran when the husband asked for help so that her wife, Ailyn Hortilla be transported

from the 2nd Maneuver Platoon, Biliran Provincial Mobile Force Company assisted a mother who gave birth to his son while onboard a patrol car on October 22, 2022.

TCPO's KKDAT HOLDS BATTLE OF THE BANDS

participation of the students and youth sectors to magnify their skills and talents by creating music that will certainly awaken the minds of the masses. Likewise, that activity aims to empower the youth and students in Tacloban City for Nation Building with a unified goal to prevent CPP-NPA-NDF recruitment and radicalization through music.

The TCPO let the KKDAT Tacloban City Chapter to take the lead of the activity for them to feel appreciated and empowered.

The Kabataan Kontra Droga at Terrorismo (KKDAT) of Tacloban City Police Office held a Battle of the Band with the theme: “Musika laban sa Insurhensiya” at Leyte Normal University Gymnasium, Tacloban City on October 1, 2022.

The activity was in coordination with the KKDAT Tacloban City Chapter, other government agencies and other linkages with various sectors in the community.

Said activity aims to ensure the active

P.N.P. C.A.R.E.S. OF EASTERN SAMAR PPO CONTINUES

organization and to provide and distribute basic school supplies to learners and children living below the poverty line who are not able to afford the expenses to be incurred during the face-to-face classes..

The said best practice is in connection to PGEN RODOLFO S AZURIN, JR, PNP Chief headship program called "M+K+K=K" which stands for Malasakit, Kaayusan, Kapayapaan at Kaularan.

The said activity was led by PLTCOL ROMMEL N CESISTA, together with the personnel of Gen Mc Arthur MPS under the direct supervision of PLT ALADIN D DELA ROSA, and personnel of 2nd ESPMFC led by PLTCOL ROLANDO C DELLOZO, Force Commander, Lelio P Gonzales, Brgy Capt. Of Sta fe, Macario B Calicoy-Brgy Capatin of Camcueves, SEE PNP CARES P. 7

The Eastern Samar Police Provincial Office under the leadership of PCOL AMATTHE L ASEO, Provincial Director, continues the conduct of their Best Practice, "Pencil-Notebook-Paper CrayonsArt book-Ruler-Eraser-Sharpener (P.N.P C.A.R.E.S)" to the pupils of Camcueves Elementary School, Brgy. Camcueves, Gen McArthur, Eastern Samar on October 25, 2022.

Said activity was purposely held in the said school as it is on the Geographically Isolated and Disadvantage Areas (GIDAS) of Eastern Samar.

P.N.P C.A.R.E.S. aims to forge strong partnership and strengthen community participation in peacekeeping and public safety programs of the

EDITORIAL

INFLUX OF TOURISTS FOR THE SAN JUANICO BRIDGE AESTHETIC

LIGHTS A CHALLENGE TO PRO 8!

To accentuate the bridge’s astounding prestige and bolster tourism and economic activities, the Local Government engineered the San Juanico Bridge Aesthetic Lighting Project and brought to existence. With this, tourism in Eastern Visayas is expected to rise up thus, it is a challenge to the Police Regional Office 8 to maintain the peace and security of the public in the Region.

How prepared is PNP-PRO 8 for this? Well, PRO 8 has always been exerting more efforts in keeping the Region safe and peaceful. The present administration directed all the field units of PRO 8 to increase their security coverage thru steady police presence. More so, the Tourist-OrientedPolice for Community Order and Protection (TOPCOP) was activated to preempt incidents and sustain systematic guidelines and protocols as a huge number of people are anticipated to come and visit the marvelous San Juanico Bridge with Aesthetic Lights.

PNP-PRO 8 remains watchful as police personnel never cease to perform their mandates like regular conduct of Checkpoints and the establishment of police assistance desks particularly for visitors, both locals and tourists.

Region 8 is blessed to have San Juanico Bridge as a means of transportation connecting the two islands of Samar and Leyte. Aside for transportation, the bridge became a tourist spot in Eastern Visayas being the longest in the country.

With the strong support and full cooperation of the community, safety and security of Tourists in EV is highly promised, thus, the public is invited to take a look and experience the beauty of the San Juanico Bridge with Aesthetic Lights!

The challenge is accepted!

LAW VIOLATORS . . . from Page 1

EV Cops Arrest 889 MWPs, Other Law Violators

Authorities of Police Regional Office 8 under the leadership of PBGEN ROMMEL FRANCISCO D MARBIL, Regional Director, arrested 990 Most Wanted Persons and other Law Violators during the region-wide conduct of police operations in the whole month of October 2022.

During the month-long intensified implementation of Warrants of Arrest, PRO 8 recorded a total of 46 arrests of Most Wanted Persons from the Regional/Provincial/City/Municipal level and 347 Other Wanted Persons were also apprehended.

In the implementation of anti-illegal drug operations, 48 drug personalities were arrested with Php 4,171,876.42 worth of confiscated illegal drugs. Likewise, PRO 8 recorded 10 drug personalities who voluntarily surrendered.

Meanwhile, 187 individuals involved in illegal gambling were arrested with Php 55,025.00 worth of confiscated bet money. Also, 208 illegal fishers were nabbed and confiscated a Php 8,919,131 worth of fish and fishing paraphernalia during antiillegal fishing operations.

In anti-illegal logging operations, 31 personalities were arrested with Php 167,346.50 worth of confiscated products.

In Oplan Kontra Boga, 22 illegal gun owners were arrested. Authorities were able to recover and confiscate 313 different firearms including those which were surrendered and turned in for safekeeping.

“With our full cooperation and continual efforts in the campaign against all criminalities, we hope to have a safer and more peaceful Eastern Visayas.” RD MARBIL said.

PSA CELEBRATION

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PRO 8 Celebrates 121st Police Service Anniversary Celebration

Unit Awardees:

Best Police Provincial Office-Eastern Samar Police Provincial Office; Best City Police Office-Tacloban City Police Office; Best Component City Police Station-Maasin City Police Station, Southern Leyte Police Provincial Office; Best Municipal Police Station-Tanauan Municipal Police Station, Leyte Police Provincial Office; Best Regional Mobile Force Battalion- Regional Mobile Force Battalion 8; Best Provincial Mobile Force Company-1 st Eastern Samar Provincial Mobile Force Company; Best City Mobile Force Company-Ormoc City Mobile Force Company; Best Regional Administrative Support Unit -Regional Finance Service Unit 8; Best Regional Operational Support Unit- Regional Forensics Unit 8; Special Unit Award- Leyte Police Provincial Office and Southern Leyte Police Provincial Office.

Special Awards for Stakeholders:

Dir. Arnel M. Agabe, Regional Director, Department of the Interior and Local Government represented by Engr. Jesus Jeremy D. Bagares, LGOO VII/Project Development Management Unit; Dir. Lord Byron P Torrecarion, Regional Director, Office of the Civil Defense, Regional Office 8; Dir. Edgar T. Jubay, Regional Director, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, Regional Office 8; Hon. Mark Michael D Unlu-cay, President, KKDAT R8; Mr. Wilmark Amazolna, President, PRO 8 Press Corps.

"The whole Police Force of PRO8 takes pride to these achievements of our motivated men and women who performed their tasks professionally and dynamically in the past year. Let this be an inspiration to everybody to strive more, do more and excel more in whatever field of expertise you are in,” RD MARBIL said.

LTO RO8 . . . from Page 4

PRO 8 Welcomes LTO RO8 Regional Director during DVP

The program was hosted by the Office of the Regional Operations DIVISION (ROD) led by PCOL ROMEO B DESIDERIO, Chief, ROD.

Likewise, PNP deserving personnel were awarded during said DVP.

PBBM's VISIT . . . from Page 1

PRO 8 Declares Peaceful Assessment on PBBM's Visit

“Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos, Jr. as the Guest of Honor, along with high-ranking government officials, foreign dignitaries, other VIPs and guests who also witnessed said ceremonies.

“I wish to thank all the commanders and personnel who composed all the PNP contingents in the deployment and augmentation made by this PRO for the above purpose. We also congratulate all leaders and organizers for their equal efforts and hardwork. We are blessed that everything turned out well and peaceful,” RD MARBIL said.

The Provincial Government of Samar in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, the Provincial Government of Leyte and the City Government of Ormoc spearheaded above-mentioned celebrations.

2.4M WORTH

OF SHABU . . . from Page 1

PRO8 Cops Bust 2.4M Worth of Shabu in Leyte

Pangkoy A.K.A. Ryan Imfate, 44 years old, male, married, driver and a resident of Brgy 59A, Sampaguita, Tacloban City is a High Value Individual, Regional Level. He was caught inflagrante delicto selling 15 pieces transparent plastic sachets suspected to be shabu to a police officer who acted as poseur-buyer during the buy-bust.

Joint operating teams of the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit (RPDEU8) led by PLT MAJA C BERINGUEL under the direct supervision of PMAJ J-RALE O PAALISBO, Chief, RPDEU8 and TCPO Police Station 1 led by PLT ANULFO E ABAYAN, Chief, SDEU 1 under the supervision of PCPT CONCAS A CASTELLO, Station Commander, Pol Stn 1, OIC, carried out the said operation in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Region 8 (PDEA RO8).

The search and inventory of confiscated items were witnessed by Brgy. Kagawad Renier A Reas of Brgy 18, Tacloban City and Mr. Eul A Caorte, Media Representative of FMR KAUGOP RADIO.

Seized items from the suspect’s direct possession and control were the following: two (2) pieces heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet containing white crystalline substance suspected to be “shabu”; one (1) piece heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet containing white crystalline substance suspected to be “shabu”; one (1) piece heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet containing white crystalline substance suspected to be “shabu” wrapped in a white bondpaper; two (2) pieces heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet containing white crystalline substance suspected to be “shabu” placed inside a plastic noddle wrapper subsequently placed inside a sling bag; one (1) piece genuine P500.00 bill (marked money); 199 pieces P1,000.00 bill (Bait/Bogus money); cash money amounting to P2,699.00 in different denominations; Two (2) pieces plastic disposable lighter color blue and yellow; one (1) piece improvised water pipe; one (1) pack Winston cigarette; one (1) piece blue sling bag; and one (1) unit Honda motorcycle color black with plate Nr. 4176VL.

Arrested person is now under the custody of said unit while the confiscated/seized drug items are subject for laboratory examination and the suspect as well. Cases for Violation of Sections 5, 11, and 12, Article II of RA 9165 are now being undertaken for filing in court.

“This is another laudable joint efforts of our operatives on the ground with the PDEA 8. We will continue our operations until the very end,” RD MARBIL said.

P.N.P.

C.A.R.E.S.

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PNP CARES of Eastern Samar PPO

Jennifer S Garcia, Teacher in Charge, Camcueves Elem School, Juliet Abunales, Head Teacher-Sta Fe, and Maximo P Sumook Jr, Life Coach, Gen McArthur MPS.