• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) honored outstanding police units and individuals for their exceptional performance and unwavering commitment to public service during the awarding rites held at Camp Alfredo M. Montelibano Sr. in Bacolod City on Monday, Aug. 18.
The awardees were Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office – Best Provincial Police Office of NIR; Bacolod City Police Office – Best City Police Office; Bayawan City Police Station in Negros Oriental – Best Component City Police Station; La Castellana Police Station in Negros Occidental – Best Municipal Police Station; Negros Occidental 2nd Mobile Force Company – Best Provincial Mobile Force Company; and Bacolod City Mobile Force Company – Best City Mobile Force Company.
PCMS Nobel Marcasote and PCMS Rene Costas, both assigned at Silay City Police Station, were also conferred the Medalya ng Papuri for Police Operation 5-Minute Response.
Their swift and decisive action in responding to an alleged theft within just four seconds, well within the framework of the five-minute response policy mandated by the chief of the Philippine National Police, demonstrated outstanding alertness.
The commendations serve as a testament to the steadfast dedication and resilience of the PRO-NIR personnel, not only those engaged in frontline operations but also those diligently performing vital administrative duties. | GB
