• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has bestowed the late PMSg Romulo Galvez with Medalya ng Kadakilaan for his exceptional bravery and service to the country.
Galvez, an operative of the Drug Enforcement Unit of Bacolod City Police Office Station 9, died after he was shot by the 32-year-old suspect, who was the subject of the buy-bust on April 9.
During the operation, the police recovered P48,000 worth of suspected dried marijuana leaves and a .45 caliber pistol with ammunition.
The suspect in the killing of Galvez was reported to have also died on April 11 while being treated at the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital in Bacolod City.
PRO-NIR Director PBrig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay said the Philippine National Police will also extend all necessary assistance, in recognition of his courage, commitment, and ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
Ibay added that the PRO-NIR honored the heroic deeds and legacy behind by Galvez, which will serve as an inspiration to his colleagues in the police service. | GB
