PAGWARNAKAN

The ramp up to internet infrastructures and connections even in a far flung areas is a need for a greaterdevelopment.Therealways beenaneedfora fast, stable and reliable internet connection because of the changing requirement of the community for thedigitaleraandnewnormal.

The Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office (INPPO) recently held its highly anticipated annual Sports Fest, aligning its activities with the 5 Focus Agenda of the Chief ofthe Philippine National Police (PNP) and embracing the 7-pronged approach of Manong PD focused on Health Management and Wellness Programs. The event aimed not only to foster camaraderie and teamwork among the police personnel but also to promote physical fitness and overall well-being, addressing the critical aspect of personalmoraleandwelfare.

The different sports activities, such as Tug of War, Sack Race, Volleyball, and Basketball (ongoing), were meticulously chosen to encourage physical activity and promote a healthy lifestyle among the policepersonnel.

Inadditiontothecompetitivesports,theSports Fest also featured recreational activities, creating a funandstress-freeenvironmentforthepersonnel.

The INPPO Sports Fest 2023 witnessed intense competitions among the different units, with each participant giving their best to showcase their skills andteamwork.

by NUP Shammane S Bulosan

With the aim to bridge the digital era and the need to deliver faster economic, social and educational connectivity and opportunities, the Installation of VSAT Internet Connectivity at Sitio Bucarot, Adams Ilocos Norte on July 12, 2023. The program will enhance public services especially to students on their education. The long time land dispute area between the municipalities of Adams and Calanasan province of Apayao which mostly composed ofIsnagtribe has alreadyresolvedaftera welcomemarkerwasinstalledatsaidsitio.

LectureontherightsofActiveMembersof the Community by PCPT MARK JUAN, Provincial Legal Officer; Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Monitoring and distribution of vitamins/ medicines and dental hygiene kits by INPMDU; KKDAT Session by Mr. Wilbert Palar and Mr. Darwin A Agullana, Provincial KKDAT Officers; and Parlor Games by KKDAT and FJGADwerealsoconducted.

by NUP Jennelissa G Academia

TAGOFWAR

RankingMen’sDivisionWomen’sDivision ChampionRMFB 1Zone 1

1st Runner-UpBatac CPS2nd PMFC

2nd Runner-UpZone 1INPPO

3rd Runner-UpPPOBatac CPS

SACKRACE

RankingMen’sDivisionWomen’sDivision ChampionRMFB 12nd PMFC

1st Runner-Up2nd PMFCZone 1

2nd Runner-Up1st PMFCBatac CPS

VOLLEYBALL

RankingDivision

Champion2nd PMFC

1st Runner-Up1st PMFC

2nd Runner-UpINPPO

3rd Runner-UpZone 2

ACTIVITIES

Distribution of Mc Donald’s Happy Meal (food packs)

Grocery, cash assistance and assorted toys

Number of Beneficiary/ies DONOR

129 1st Congressional District of Ilocos Norte

1 PWUD

Libreng Gupit144th SAC PNP SAF

Distribution of free clothes KKDAT Provincial Officers

Distribution of Food PacksSANGGIR

Raffle of 1 Manong PDs Bike 1PCOLJULIUS C SURIBEN

Donation of four (4) solar street lights APOLE through PLTCOLJONATHAN B PAPAY

Donation of farm tools to the “bumarangays”

Distribution of Educational Assistance

44 Laoag LCPS through PLTCOLJOSEPH R BALTAZAR

3 Ilocos Norte Philippine National PoliceAcademyAlumniAssociation, Inc.

This is part of INPPO to reached out communities of farflungbarangaysheadedby PCOL JULIUSCSURIBEN,Provincial Director together with 144th SAC PNP SAF in partnership with the 1st Congressional District of Ilocos Norte represented by Mr. Kenneth John P Gaces, Consultant officer of Congressman Ferdinand Alexander Marcos; Office of Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc of PGIN through their Provincial Information Technology Office led by Mr. John Paul Calamaan; Engr. John, IanBaguioaofDICT,KKDATProvincialOfficersledbyMr.Wilbert Palar, Regional and Provincial KKDAT President, members of SANGGIR led by Mr. Allan P Garganta with Mayor Rosalia P Dupagen of Adamswith SBMTeodoro Dupagen,SBM Florence AndresandSBMEdwardTarnateconducted

The unceasing conduct of outreach program aims to ensure the effective and efficient performance in the implementation of programs , projects and activities to curb anti-criminality,anti-insurgencytoincludeanti-illegaldrugs to ensurepeaceandorderandpublicsafetyandtostrengthenthe CPNPsfocusagendainlinewithManongPDsCare.

The winners demonstrated remarkable skill, dedication, and teamwork, embodyingthespiritof theSports Fest and the valuesupheldbytheINPPO.

The INPPO’s commitment to fostering a healthy and motivated workforce through events like the Sports Fest underlines the importance of addressing the personal morale and welfare of its personnel. The INPPO continues to build a strong and resilient police force