• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
The Police Regional Office – Negros Island Region honored four personnel on January 25 at Camp Alfredo Montelibano Sr. in Bacolod City, in recognition of their exceptional performance, an accomplishment that reflects the highest standards of professionalism and operational excellence.
The awardees for outstanding performance were PCapt. Rodrigo Martines Jr, head of the Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU) of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office; PCpl. Patrick Aquino, who is also assigned at the PDEU; PCapt. Renette Joy Jumuad and PSSg Meldrid Yaeso, both assigned at the San Jose Police Station in Negros Oriental.
PBrig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay, PRO-NIR chief, led the awarding of Medalya ng Kagalingan to the four police personnel, who were commended for their discipline, courage, and integrity.
In a statement, Ibay said their actions not only removed a dangerous individual from the streets, but also reinforced public trust in law enforcement.*
