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Dec. 16, 2020 - Jan. 16, 2021
PRO8 OBSERVES PEACEFUL “PASKUHAN” IN EV
concerned Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), Local Government Units (LGUs) and volunteer groups. Meanwhile, the Regional Reactionary Standby Support Force (RRSSF), Quick Response Teams (QRTs), Critical Incident Management Task Group (CIMTG) and Disaster Incident Management Task Group (DIMTG) were also activated. The Medical Reserve Force (MRF) and Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Canine Group (EOD/K9) were deployed to detect the presence of contrabands while the Road Safety Marshals were also placed in major thoroughfares to prevent traffic congestion.
amp Ruperto Kangleon, Campetic, Palo, Leyte – The Police Regional Office (PRO) 8 observed a generally peaceful Christmas celebration in Eastern Visayas as no major untoward incident was recorded in the region.
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Accordingly, the Regional Civil Security Unit (RCSU) 8 conducted inspection to security guards stationed in malls to ensure their implementation of the peace and security measures. All these deployments were randomly inspected by the Regional Internal Affairs (RIAS) 8, as directed by the Chief PNP, PGEN DEBOLD M SINAS.
PBGEN RONALDO F DE JESUS, Regional Director, ordered the establishment of Police Assistance Desks (PADs) in all places of convergence beginning the traditional 9-day “Misa de Gallo” to ensure peace and order. This was made possible in coordination with other
“The success of the Yuletide celebration is made possible through the public’s vigilance and cooperation. I am glad that PRO8 was not able to monitor lawless activities which could have disrupted the observance of a peaceful and orderly Christmas,” RD DE JESUS said.
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EV COPS GIVE GIFTS TO 100 LOCALS
amp Ruperto K Kangleon, Palo, Leyte– The police force in Eastern Visayas brings cheers to 100 residents of Sitio Cabarasan, Brgy. Sungi, Dulag, Leyte in a gift-giving activity conducted on December 18, 2020.
The beneficiaries received a bundle containing food packs and other basic necessities. Together with PRO 8 Acoustic Band, locals were also serenaded with Christmas carols in a short entertainment program launched to entertain the residents. PBGEN RONALDO F DE JESUS, Regional Director, conveyed that the said community outreach program is in line with Police Community Affairs Development Master Plan “TAGAPAGTAGUYOD”, which aims to strengthen police community partnership. “This is a great opportunity of giving back to the community by sharing the blessings received to the target recipients who need it most. This Yuletide Season, let us spread love and positivity amid the pandemic we are facing,” RD DE JESUS said. Also in attendance were PLTCOL GERALDO BENJAMIN AVENGOZA, Chief, Regional Community Affairs and Development Division (RCADD); PCOL RODELIO C SAMSON, Provincial Director, Leyte Police Provincial Office (PPO); and PLT STEPHANIE A ADORNADO, Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Dulag Municipal Police Station, Leyte PPO.