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amp Ruperto K Kangleon, Palo, Leyte- Atty. Benjamin C Abalos Jr, Secretary of Interior and Local Government visited the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO 8) under the leadership of PBGEN BERNARD M BANAC, Regional Director on July 22, 2022. SILG Abalos purposely came to Eastern Visayas to visit the wake of Patrolman Mark F Monge who was killed in an armed encounter with
the Communist Terrorist Group while conducting a humanitarian activity at Brgy. San Nicolas, San Jose de Buan, Samar on July 16, 2022. He took his time visiting PRO 8 and met its men and women where he laid down his guidance on policing. In his message, he emphasized the heroism of Pat Monge and that his death is an honorable one. He also highlighted the significance of
being knowledgeable enough of police personnel especially the investigators on proper handling of a case, that is, a police investigator must know the law. He shared that his Office is collaborating with the Department of Justice to come up with a program or seminar with PNP personnel that will hone their investigation skills. He stressed it so that cases, especially the drug case referred to by the PNP will SEE SILG VISIT P. 7
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amp Kangleon, Palo, Leyte- The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO 8) under the leadership of PBGEN BERNARD M BANAC, Regional Director, hosted a Stakeholders’ Night: Gabi ng Parangal at Pasasalamat at the PRO 8 Matapat Hall, Camp Kangleon, Palo, Leyte on July 27, 2022. The activity aimed in giving due
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CTG MEMBERS SUBMIT TO PRO 8 AUTHORITIES Meanwhile on July 22, Alias Tekla/Ola/Jessa, 27 years old, with a live-in partner and a resident of Dolores, Eastern Samar surrendered to the personnel of 1st ESPMFC under the lead of PLTCOL JOY G LEANZA, Acting Force Commander, where she turned in one (1) unit of caliber pistol (paltik). On same date, two (2) other CTG members surrendered to authorities of Biliran Mobile Force Company in the name of Alias Paolo, 31 years old, single and a resident of Biliran, Biliran and Alias Ka Renato, 48 years old, married and resident of Leyte, Leyte. They turned over one (1) Ultra Carry 9mm caliber pistol with seven (7) live ammunition.
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total of six (6) members of the Communist Terrorist Group submitted themselves to the authorities in different PNP Units of the Police Regional Office 8 for the whole month of July 2022. On July 13, Alias Ricks, 26 years old, single, a farmer and a resident of Gen. MacArthur, Eastern Samar voluntarily surrendered to the hands of 2nd Eastern Samar Provincial Mobile Force Company (2nd ESPMFC) under PLTCOL ROLANDO C DELLEZO, Acting Force Commander. He was an active member operating in areas of Lawaan to Borongan of the same province. He then turned over his one (1) caliber .38 revolver with four (4) pieces of live ammunition.
Moreover, Alias Inday,41 years old, married and a resident of Pambujan, Northern Samar voluntarily submitted himself to the operatives of 2nd Northern Samar Provincial Mobile Force Company (2nd NSPMFC) under the supervision of PLTCOL SETH MARK D ALOB and San Roque Municipal Police Station led by PLT NIMROD HOLARES, Officer-InCharge. Lastly, one Alias Dada, 56 years old, with a live-in partner, farmer and a resident of Dolores, Eastern Samar also submitted himself to 1st ESPMFC led by PLTCOL LEANZA on July 27. Their decision to return to the folds of law were the result of PRO 8’s intensive implementation of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTFSEE
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UGMO MEMBERS DENOUNCES AFFILIATION WITH CTG
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ine (9) members of the Underground Mass Organization (UGMO) submitted themselves to the authorities of Police Regional Office 8 and denounced their affiliation with the said group in July 2022. Four (4) of them were students, namely alias Heeyon, 15, alias RG, 17, alias Jenny, 17 and alias Lemie, 15, all were single and Junior Highschool Students. They were members of the Youth Sector (Kabataang Makabayan) in Jipapad, Eastern Samar who were encouraged to return to the folds of law after having been able to attend seminars, meetings and lectures conducted by the team of PNP personnel composing the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP). Another four (4) personalities affiliated with UGMO of CTG members of the Kalalakihan and Kababaihan Sector of Jipapad, Eastern Samar denounced their affiliation. They were identified as Alias Buloy, 53; alias Lucas, 55; alias Alma, 42; and alias Mila, 44, all are married, farmers and residents of Jipapad, Eastern Samar. They appeared to the RCSP team in the said area and vowed their alliance with the government as they realized the deception of the CTG. Meanwhile, in Jaro, Leyte, alias Paras, of legal age and a resident of Tacloban City, denounced his affiliation with the CTG. He was a member of the Katipunan Samahang Manggagawa (KASAMA), an affiliate of UGMO. Accordingly, a series of negotiations were made by the operating units that started on April 2022 with the joint efforts of Ka Estong
and Alias Benjie, former rebels. Their withdrawal of support to CTG is already an accomplishment on PNP’s campaign against insurgency. The efforts of the RCSP are being profoundly materialized with their denouncement on their affiliation with the CTG. PBGEN BERNARD M BANC, Regional Director, commended the RCSP teams deployed in the far-flung areas of Eastern Visayas in winning back the hearts of the communities. “This is indeed another remarkable accomplishment as we were able to convince personalities affiliated with CTG to choose the side of the government, “he said.
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PAT MONGE LAYS TO REST
amp Ruperto K Kangleon, Palo, Leyte- Patrolman Mark F Monge was laid to his rest at the Palo Public Cemetery, Brgy. Salvacion, Palo, Leyte on July 24, 2022. It can be recalled that Pat Monge was killed in an armed encounter with the Communist Terrorist Group while conducting a humanitarian activity at Brgy. San Nicolas, San Jose de Buan, Samar on July 16, 2022. His remains was first brought to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, Camp Ruperto K Kangleon, Palo, Leyte for the burial mass. Consequently, the PNP Advocacy Support Groups staged an indignation to condemn the terroristic attack of the CTG causing the death of Pat Monge and also denounced the continuing recruitment of minors nationwide. The Advocacy Groups also called for an end to the traitorous attack of terrorists on uniformed men and their other terroristic activities such as extortion and harassment of business personalities and civilians. Pat Monge was accorded with funeral honors executed by personnel of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 8. The entire PNP was saddened by the traitorous attack of the CTG and immediately issued a condemnation statement against them. All field units of PRO 8 were alerted and directed to be more vigilant in all of their undertakings. Meanwhile, during the wake of Pat Monge at Brgy. Pawing, Palo, Leyte, ATTY. BENJAMIN C. ABALOS JR, SILG personally extended financial assistance to the bereaved family. Also, PLTGEN JOSE CHIQUITO M MALAYO,
Commander, Area Police Command-Visayas posthumously awarded him with a PNP Medal of Heroism (Medalya ng Kadakilaan) and handed cash assistance to his family. Prior SILG Abalos and PLTGEN MALAYO’s visit, RD BANAC has already visited Pat Monge’s wake and handed a cash assistance of PHP 100, 000.00. Wreaths of condolences flooded Pat Monge’s wake coming from the Office of the President, the Secretary of Interior and Local Government; Officer-In-Charge, PNP; the Commander, APC-Visayas and RD, PRO 8. Likewise, PLTGEN VICENTE D DANAO JR gave a total of Php 200, 000.00 to his family as cash assistance. Moreover, the Public Safety Mutual Benefit Fund, Inc (PSMBFI) released the claim insurance for the beneficiaries SEE
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PRO 8 INITIATES COLLABORATION WITH DA 8
Discussed were the Plans and Programs of the department where line of efforts from the PNP are highly needed. One of which was the designation of “Cargo Lane” for agriculture and fishery inputs and food products transported thru all forms of conveyance across all modes of deliveries. Another was giving priority to truckers/suppliers for entry to cargo lanes. The department also seeks police assistance in the field validation/monitoring in rebel infiltrated/vulnerable areas and during the distribution of farm inputs and farm machineries.
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amp Ruperto K Kangleon, Palo, Leyte- Following the pronouncement of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos (PBBM) to head the Department of Agriculture sector, the Police Regional Office 8 under the leadership of PBGEN BERNARD M BANAC, Regional Director, initiated a collaboration with Dir. Angel C. Enriquez, Regional Executive Director, DA-Regional Field Office 8 thru a Coordinating Conference held at PRO 8 Matapat Hall on July 14, 2022.
Likewise, PRO 8 is expected to help strengthen the implementation of guidelines such as RA 7581 or “Price Act. An Act providing protection to consumers by stabilizing the prices of basic and prime commodities and by prescribing measures against undue price increases during emergency situations and similar occasions. Moreover, assistance in monitoring against hoarding, smuggling, profiteering, price manipulations and other similar unlawful acts are also needed. Same with the conduct of technology demonstrations for crops and livestock in vacant lots inside PNP camps/stations (community gardens in PNP camps or “Gulayan sa Kampo”). SEE
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PRO 8 LAUNCHES TOPCOP IN EV
amp Ruperto K Kangleon, Palo, Leyte- The Police Regional Office 8 thru the leadership of PBGEN BERNARD M BANAC, Regional Director, launched the Enhanced Tourist Oriented Police for Community Order and Protection (TOPCOP) with Dir. Karina Rosa S. Tiopes, Regional Director, Department of Tourism-Regional Office VIII as Guest of Honor and Speaker (GOHS) at the PRO 8 Matapat Hall, Camp Kangleon, Palo, Leyte on July 18, 2022. The TOPCOP is being revived to encourage movement in the tourism industry in EV as quarantine restrictions have been eased. With the reopening of tourist destinations in the Region, this program of PNP in coordination with DOT, will assure tourists and travelers, both foreign and local of their physical safety and security. This will also help promote a safer and secured tourist environment, which for one is the primary mission of the TOPCOP. In turn, travel for tourists and even none tourists will be safer having the TOPCOP around strictly enforcing health protocols and guidelines especially in addressing tourismrelated security issues. Having trained tourist police will likewise provide added police security in areas vulnerable to crimes and the like. “This is timely nowadays as we are now steadily transitioning from the pre-pandemic era to adapting to a new normal. As President Ferdinand “Bongbong”
Romualdez Marcos (PBBM) sees tourism as one of the pillars in his administration, we need to do our fair share toward achieving this common goal, “ RD BANAC said. The activity was attended by PCOL RICHARD R SAAVEDRA, Acting Chief, Regional Operations Division (ROD), PLTCOL MA BELLA D RENTUAYA, Assistant Chief, Regional Community Affairs and Development Division (RCADD/PIO), PLTCOL TEDDY C DAVID, Regional Pastoral Office (RPO). It was also attended by 119 Police Commissioned and Police-Non Commissioned Officers from the different Police Provincial/City Offices of the Region.
PRO 8 CONCLUDES WARAYNON WARRIORS PALAKASAN 2022
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amp Ruperto K Kangleon, Palo, Leyte- The Police Regional Office 8 thru the leadership of PBGEN BERNARD M BANAC, Regional Director, concluded the month-long sports competition dubbed as “Waraynon Warriors Palakasan 2022” during the Awarding Ceremony held at the PRO 8 Grandstand, Camp Kangleon, Palo, Leyte on July 19, 2022. Selected PNP personnel participated in Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Lawn Tennis, Table Tennis, Chess Tournament, Boxing and Shooting Competition. Champions for each sport are as follows: Pat Jericho G Estojero for Chess Open Tournament; for Table Tennis , PSSg Aaron S Abrea (PNCO Category) and NUP Cherry
Mae T Abarquez (Women Category); for Badminton, PSMS Hazel G Capistrano and PSSg Florian I Rubillos (Doubles Women Category); PCpl Joe Pete A Ambos and Pat Jon D Gerale (Doubles Men Category); and PSSg Marvin E Licong and PSMS Hazel G Capistrano (Mixed Doubles Category); for Lawn Tennis, PCMS Ivy S Laniog and Pat Marianne Gale A Gacho (Doubles Women Category); PCOL PETER U LIMBAUAN (Single PCO Category); and PCOL ALEX BRAGAT and PEMS Noel Dela Victoria (Doubles Men Category); for Volleyball, RHQ, PRO 8 personnel (Men’s Division) and Leyte Police Provincial Office (Women’s Division); for Basketball, Southern Leyte Police Provincial Office (39 years old Below Category) and Leyte Police Provincial Office (40 years old above Category); for Boxing Tournament, Pat Leonel P Bordios (Light Heavyweight Category); Pat Jasson P Aya-ay (Light Middleweight Category); Pat Jude D Abria (Light Welterweight Category); and Pat Jerwin P Sumeguin (Welterweight Category); for Shooting Competition, PCpl Joann B Engay (Lady Shooter Category); PSSg Ryan R Zacarias (PNCO Category); PLT BARRY O BALUYOT (Junior Executive Category); PCOL EDWIN C BALLES (Executive Category); and the Best Award (Over-all Shooting Teams) went to Team 3, Southern Leyte Police Provincial Office led by PLTCOL MARIANO C EPILOGO. The presentation of muses also highlighted the ceremony wherein they amusedly introduced themselves. PBGEN BANAC personally led the awarding ceremony and congratulated all the winners. In his message, SEE PALAKASAN 2022 P. 7
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PRO 8 CULMINATES PCR MONTH CELEBRATION to it that the community it serves trusts its programs and projects. “For the PNP’s thrusts & programs to be effective, the community must feel safe and secured. The community must have trust in the police as well,” he said. The highlight of the event was the awarding of deserving PNP Units and Personnel for their outstanding performance in strengthening Police Community Relations which greatly contributed to the overall realization of the PNP’s mission, to serve and protect.
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amp Kangleon, Palo, Leyte-The Police Regional Office 8 under the leadership of PBGEN BERNARD M BANAC, Regional Director, culminated the monthlong celebration of the 27th Police Community Relations through a ceremony held at the PRO 8 Grandstand, Camp Kangleon, Palo, Leyte on July 28, 2022. This year’s theme, “Ugnayang Pulisya at Kumunidad Tungo sa Mapayapa, Maayos at Maunlad na Pamayanan”, connotes the importance of having a harmonious and strengthened relationship of PNP and the community in achieving a better place to live in. It was highlighted in the message of Dir. Lord Byron P. Torrecarion, Regional Director, Office of the Civil Defense 8 as he graced the event being the Guest of Honor and Speaker. In his message, he cited the African proverb, “If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”, which he elaborated as significant in accomplishing one’s task. He stressed that PNP should see
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The following were the awardees: Northern Samar Police Provincial Office (PPO) as the Outstanding Police Provincial Office-Provincial Community Affairs and Development Unit; Tacloban City Police Office as the Outstanding City Police Office-City Community Affairs and Development Unit; 2nd Northern Samar Provincial Mobile Force Company, NSPPO as the Outstanding Provincial Mobile Force Company-Provincial Community Affairs and Development Unit; Tacloban City Police Station 2 as the Outstanding City Police Station-City Community Affairs and Development Unit; Naval Municipal Police Station, Biliran Police Provincial Office as the Outstanding Municipal Police Station-Provincial Community Affairs and Development Unit; PCOL JOSE MANUEL C PAYOS as the Outstanding Police Community Affairs and Development Senior Police Commissioned Officer (PCO); PLT MAE ANN F ERIVERA as the Outstanding Police Community Affairs and Development Junior PCO; PSMS Achilles Orlando A Amargo as the Outstanding Police Community Affairs and Development Senior Police Non-Commissioned Officer (PNCO); PSSg Dominador S De Cadiz Jr as the Outstanding Police Community Affairs and Development Junior PNCO; and NUP Eiza C Capada as the Outstanding Police Community SEE
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PNP-NHQ AWARDS PNP-PRO 8
amp Kangleon, Palo, Leyte- The Philippine National Police, National Headquarters awarded the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO 8) represented by PBGEN BERNARD M BANAC, Regional Director, for its remarkable disaster response during the onslaught of Typhoon Odette and Agaton at the PNP-NHQ, Camp Crame, Quezon City on July 28, 2022.
Said recognition was given coinciding the Culminating Ceremony of the 27th Police Community Relations Month with the theme, “Ugnayang Pulisya at Komunidad Tungo sa Mapayapa, Maayos at Maunlad na Pamayanan.” PRO 8 was recognized for its contribution in alleviating the lives of the affected people and the community brought about by the onslaught of Typhoons Odette and Agaton which badly hit the Eastern Visayas leaving a large damage and losses of lives. Likewise, PRO 8 was awarded for its competence, professionalism, generous deeds and unselfish regard for the victims despite the possible danger. RD BANAC presented the plaque to the men and women of PRO 8 on July 29, 2022 and expressed his gratitude to all who were behind the recognition. “ Our genuine efforts
were recognized and I took pride in receiving such. It was a team effort, thus, I congratulate everyone of you for a job well done,” RD BANAC said. He further said that, recognized or not, a police officer must perform his mandated task tirelessly with compassion and sincerity.
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EDITORIAL
“TATAK BANAC”, A LEADER WITH A KIND HEART As the current Regional Director of Police Regional Office 8, PBGEN BERNARD M BANAC’s stewardship yielded series of accomplishments both in administrative and operational fields. Recently, PRO 8 accorded with a recognition for its remarkable disaster response during the onslaught of Typhoon Odette and Tropical Depression Agaton in Eastern Visayas, acknowledging PRO 8’s contributions in alleviating the lives of the people and the affected communities. Likewise, PRO 8 received an award for its competence, professionalism, and generous deeds illustrated during said typhoons. Additionally, RD BANAC sustains his program directives in line with PNP’s mandates on preventing, preempting and solving crimes through community involvement. Likewise, regionwide mobilization of police force in aid of crime prevention has been adept and vehement leading to a significant drop on crime incidence in Region 8. In July 2022, PRO8 steered 61 anti-illegal drug operations, seized 251.82 grams of Shabu and 8.98 grams of Marijuana amounting to Php 1,637,908.25, arrested 78 drug personalities facilitated the surrender of 11 others, and filed 194 cases in court relative to Double Barrel “Reloaded” accomplishments.
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man whose humility to serve inspires people to contribute in sustaining peace and order; a man who listens to and understands urgent public demands for police presence and assistance; an epitome of a devoted man who gives significance to family and loved ones with the Almighty being at the center front; a leader who has impacted the men and women of Police Regional Office 8 and the people of Eastern Visayas through his calibrated service – these are the qualities known to him; the characteristics to identify “TATAK BANAC”.
Further, this PRO recorded 492 operations in the implementation of Warrants of Arrest which resulted in the arrest of two (2) personalities included in the Regional Most Wanted, seven (7) individuals included in the Provincial Most Wanted, nine (9) in the Chartered/Component City Most Wanted, and 41 in the Municipal/Stations Most Wanted for a total of 58 arrested personalities included in Top 10 Most Wanted Person. In addition, 434 other wanted persons were also apprehended. Said report indicates RD BANAC being ardent and capable of contributing and intensifying community development and improvement of service to the whole of Eastern Visayas. In the leadership helm, TATAK BANAC signifies hope and inspiration, showcasing a man with an incomparable wisdom and kind heart who reaches out to people, particularly those who had been left out in the midst of distress and upheavals.
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SILG VISIT
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SILG Atty Abalos Visits PRO 8
prosper. “For a case to not be dismissed or to go null and void, an investigator should know the elements in the proper arrest during an illegal drug operation. You should read Section 21 of RA 9165,” SILG Abalos said. Moreover, SILG Abalos advised the PRO 8 personnel to master their issued firearms and that they should have constant practice to acquire skills and improve their shooting capabilities. He further said that he will be asking for support from the private sector to be of help in the provision of proper equipment and free bullets to be used by each member of the PNP. He ended his message with a piece of advice that there should be no hazing of PNP recruits.
STAKEHOLDERS’ NIGHT
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recognition to the notable contributions of the stakeholders in the accomplishments of the PNP-PRO 8. With their partnership and unwavering support to various PNP programs, projects and activities, PRO 8 was able to deliver its services efficiently and effectively. The following stakeholders were awarded: Hon. Richard Frank I Gomez, 4th District Representative, Province of Leyte; Hon. Leonardo “Sandy” Javier Jr, Vice Governor, Province of Leyte; Hon. Alfred S Romualdez, Mayor, Tacloban City; Dir. Lord Byron P Torrecarion, Regional Director, Office of the Civil Defense; Dir. Grace Q Subong, Regional Director, Department of Social Welfare and Development 8; Atty. Ryan D Mancera, Chairman, Regional Advisory Group for Police Transformation and Development; Pastor Gamaliel Aliposa, Regional Coordinator, Bless our Cops Movement; Ms. Lizbeth Ann A Abella, Correspondent, Leyte-Samar Daily Express; Mr. Jimmy A Angay-angay, Reporter, DYVL Aksyon Radyo; Mr. Roberto Dejon, Reporter in a social media platform (Lungsuranon Radio Philippines); Mr. Dan Kerk D Requiez, Reporter, PRTV-Tacloban; and Ms. Cocaine Young Co, Proprietor, Chew Love Restaurant. The said event coincided with the culmination of the 27th Police Community Relations Month Celebration. It was attended by no less than RD BANAC with the Command Group, Chiefs of the Regional Staff, PRO Personnel and other guests. RD BANAC, in his message, expressed his gratitude to the awardees. “It is our pleasure to be working with you in the name of public service. Had it not been for your strong support, PRO 8 will not be able to achieve another milestone. We cannot, by ourselves alone attain our goals and missions toward the public. Thus, you deserve this night of recognition,” he said.
CTG MEMBERS
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CTG Members Submit to PRO 8 Authorities
ELCAC) through Executive Order No. 70, a whole-of-nation approach of the government. All of them accounted that they were deceived by the sweet lies and wrong ideologies of the terrorist group. They are now under the temporary custody of the respective units where they submitted themselves for protection and awaiting for the approval of the benefits and complete package of the Enhanced Comprehensive Livelihood Program (E-CLIP). PBGEN BERNARD M BANAC, Regional Director, commended the hard work of the lower units in the campaign against insurgency. “With your relentless efforts in maintaining peace and order, our brothers and sisters in the armed struggle are now realizing the truth. They are starting to believe and have faith in our government,” RD BANAC said. He further calls out those who are still deceived by the rebel groups to lay down their arms and submit themselves to the authorities as the government has better plans for them.
PCR MONTH
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PRO 8 Culminates PCR Month Celebration
Affairs and Development Unit Non-Uniformed Personnel. RD BANAC extended his gratitude to the public for the trust and confidence in PNP-PRO 8, hence the PRO’s success in maintaining peace and order in the community. RD BANAC likewise lauded the men and women of PRO 8 who tirelessly render their sworn duties and responsibilities.
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EV Cops Arrest 58 MWPs, 1,077 Other Law Violators
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uthorities of Police Regional Office 8 under the leadership of PBGEN BERNARD M BANAC, Regional Director, arrested 58 Most Wanted Persons and 1,077 Other Law Violators during the region-wide conduct of police operations for whole month of July 2022. During the month-long intensified implementation of Warrants of Arrest, PRO 8 recorded a total of 58 arrests of Most Wanted Persons from the Regional/Provincial/City/Municipal level and 434 Other Wanted Persons were also apprehended. In the implementation of anti-illegal drug operations, 78 drug personalities were arrested with Php 1,637,908.25 worth of confiscated illegal drugs. Likewise, PRO 8 recorded 11 drug personalities who voluntarily surrendered. Meanwhile, 194 individuals involved in illegal gambling were arrested with Php 58,464.00 worth of confiscated bet money. Also, 314 illegal fishers were nabbed and confiscated a Php 11,447,040 worth of fish and fishing paraphernalia during antiillegal fishing operations. In anti-illegal logging operations, 46 personalities were arrested with Php 1,199,792.28 worth of confiscated products. In Oplan Kontra Boga, 11 illegal gun owners were arrested. Authorities were able to recover and confiscate 298 different firearms including those which were surrendered and turned in for safekeeping. “We will continue implementing all our intensified police operations so that more and more illegal doers will be arrested,” RD BANAC said.
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PRO 8 Initiates Collaboration with DA 8
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Assistance is likewise needed in the enforcement of regulatory measures for the prevention and management of economically important pests/diseases and in terms of logistics support and food mobilization to ensure stable food supply and price, especially during calamities and other emergency situations. “Your PRO 8 family is most willing to extend its assistance to DA 8 in every way possible and rest assured of our full support in these undertakings,” RD BANAC said. Also present during the conference were PCOL MICHAEL A DAVID, Chief of Regional Staff and the Provincial and City Directors of all PPOs and CPOs together with key officers and personnel of DA 8 and 142 attendees via zoom composed of the different Chief of Police and Municipal Agriculturists regionwide.
PAT MONGE
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Pat Monge Lays to Rest
of Pat Monge in the amount of Php 975,504.22. Further, the family also received the Special Financial Assistance (SFA) under RA 6963 in the amount of PHP 256,345.98 and cash assistance from RMFB 8 Family while the Presidential Social Fund-Special Financial Assistance (PSF-SFA) in the amount of Php 500,000.00 and other financial claims are already on process. Further, PEMS Gerardo F Batula, Regional Executive Senior Police Officer, handed over the cash assistance in the amount of Php 145, 519.75 to the parents of Pat Monge provided by PRO 8 personnel including the Regional Support Units. PBGEN BANAC assured Pat Monge’s parents that the PNP is doing its best in serving justice for the untimely death of their son and that all the benefits due to them will be released. “I am calling the public to be cooperative enough in the speedy identification of the perpetrators and do not hesitate to report any activities made by the CTG in their respective areas,” RD BANAC said.
PALAKASAN 2022
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PRO 8 Concludes Waraynon Warriors Palakasan 2022
he expressed his gratitude to all the participants for actively joining in the Sports competition. “I am with high hopes that the said competition have promoted camaraderie and sportsmanship among all of you, the participants. Aside from being physically active and having a healthy lifestyle, may the competition brought a significant learning that you can apply when carrying out your duties and responsibilities as public servants,” RD BANAC said.
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