PRO CAR Top Cop Conducts First Command Visit to Mountain Province PPO
The men and women of the Mountain Province Police Provincial Office (PPO), led by the Officer-in-Charge, PCOL MARCELO B POLIG, warmly welcomed PBGEN ERICSON D DILAG, Regional Director of the Police Regional Office Cordillera Administrative Region, during his first Command Visit to the Mountain Province PPO at Camp Lt. Geronimo F. Montes, Bontoc, Mountain Province on September 11, 2025.
As PBGEN DILAG set foot on the grounds of the Mountain Province PPO, he was greeted with the vibrant sound of gongs and a traditional dance performed by the Mountain Province PPO cultural dancers and was accorded arrival honors.
As part of the program, the Regional Director personally awarded the Medalya ng Kagalingan to four deserving personnel of the Mountain Province PPO in recognition of their successful arrest of the No. 2 and No. 8 Regional Top Most Wanted Persons.
Further, PBGEN DILAG took the opportunity to address the men and women of Mountain Province PPO, emphasizing the core values of MakaDiyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, and Makabansa, while reminding them to be fair and to remain steadfast in carrying out their duties—principles that will serve as a constant reminder for police officers in the performance of their responsibilities.
“I call upon you to give your full support to the ongoing programs of the Philippine National Police — from anti-criminality campaigns and community policing efforts to our administrative reforms. These are not merely mandates of the PNP; they are our shared commitments to the welfare of every resident of Montañosa,” he added.
After the program, PBGEN DILAG presided over a command conference which was attended by Mr. John K. Likigan, Provincial Administrator of Mountain Province; Atty. Agosto C. Libang, NAPOLCOM Provincial Officer of Mountain Province; Mrs. Daisy A. Payang, Provincial Director of DILG-Mountain Province; PCOL LEDON D MONTE, Deputy Regional Director for Operations; PCOL JAY C DIMAANDAL, Chief of the Regional Comptrollership Division (RCD); PLTCOL NIXON L LAOYAN, Chief of the Regional Intelligence Division; PLTCOL DAINIS O AMUGUIS, Deputy Chief, RCD; and police officers of Mountain Province PPO.
During the meeting, PCOL POLIG presented the crime prevention strategies being implemented in the province, along with updates on the current peace and order situation, accomplishments, and ongoing security measures, particularly in addressing recent disputes in the area.
In his guidance, PBGEN DILAG underscored the value of unity in achieving success and highlighted the importance of fostering strong relationships and close collaboration with stakeholders to sustain peace and order in the province.
32 Wanted Persons, Arrested in PRO CAR’s Weeklong Manhunt Ops; Zero Crime Incidence Recorded in 57 Municipalities
As part of employing enhanced managing police operations under the PNP Focus Agenda of the Acting Chief, PNP, PLTGEN JOSE MELENCIO C NARTATEZ JR., the Police Regional Office Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO CAR) continues to make significant progress in its anti-criminality efforts, arresting 32 wanted persons during the weeklong implementation of manhunt operations, while 57 municipalities across the region recorded zero crime incidents from September 7-13, 2025.
During the manhunt operations launched, the Baguio City Police Office (CPO) led with 16 arrests, followed by the Benguet Police Provincial Office (PPO) with nine arrests, the Mountain Province PPO with three arrests, the Abra PPO with two arrests, and the Apayao and Kalinga PPOs with one arrest each.
Of those apprehended, eight were identified as Most Wanted Persons, one listed at the Regional Level, five at the Provincial Level, and two at the Municipal Level.
Meanwhile, through the effectiveness of increased police presence and strong community cooperation, 57 municipalities across the different provinces in the region, along with three police stations in Baguio City, recorded zero crime incidents.
These include 23 municipalities in Abra, nine municipalities each in Benguet and Mountain Province, seven municipalities in Ifugao, six municipalities in Kalinga, and three municipalities in Apayao. Also, Police Station (PS) 6, PS 8, and PS10 of the Baguio CPO recorded no crime incidents.
Additionally, PRO CAR’s intensified efforts in addressing criminal incidents were reflected in its 78.85% Crime Clearance Efficiency and 67.31% Crime Solution Efficiency for the week, indicating that the majority of reported cases were effectively acted upon through timely investigation, case filing, and resolution.
These accomplishments underscore PRO CAR’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the Cordillera’s communities, while highlighting the vital role of public cooperation in sustaining peace and order across the region. **
