Three PRO CAR Officers Officially Promoted to PLTCOL
A proud milestone in their law enforcement careers was marked as three Police Commissioned Officers of the Police Regional Office Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO CAR) were officially promoted to the rank of Police Lieutenant Colonel (PLTCOL) under the 1st Quarter 2026 Continuous Promotion Program during the Simultaneous Oath-taking and Donning of Ranks Ceremony on March 18, 2026.
The ceremony, held at the PRO CAR Log Cabin, Camp Major Bado Dangwa, La Trinidad, Benguet, was led by PBGEN ERICSON D DILAG, Regional Director of PRO CAR, who personally administered the oath-taking and the donning of ranks to the promotees: PLTCOL IRVING O KERYAO and PLTCOL JAIME K BANG-I of the Abra Police Provincial Office, and PLTCOL MATTHEW T BURGOS of the Baguio City Police Office.
Also in attendance were PBGEN JULIO S LIZARDO, Deputy Regional Director for Administration; PCOL LEDON D MONTE, Deputy Regional Director for Operations; PCOL FROILAND LOPEZ, Chief Regional Staff; the Regional Staff; the Special Staff; other PRO CAR personnel; representative from the National Police Commission–CAR; as well as the families and colleagues of the promotees.
In his message, PBGEN DILAG extended heartfelt congratulations to the newly promoted officers, emphasizing that their advancement is not only a recognition of past achievements but also a call to greater responsibility. He encouraged them to embody exemplary leadership, mentorship, and integrity, and to continue inspiring excellence among their teams as they take on more challenging roles in service to the public.
The promotees earned their ranks after successfully passing the screening and evaluation process conducted by the Promotion Board, reflecting their commitment to duty, professionalism, and public service. Their promotion serves as a testament to the high standards upheld by PRO CAR, reinforcing the organization’s dedication to developing capable and principled leaders in the region.
PRO CAR Cops Nab 31 Wanted Personalities in Weeklong Manhunt Operations; 59 Municipalities Record Zero Crime
The intensified anti-criminality campaign of the Police Regional Office Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO CAR) continues to gain ground as a total of 31 wanted personalities were arrested during weeklong manhunt operations, while 59 municipalities recorded zero crime incidents from March 8 to 14, 2026.
Based on reports from the Regional Investigation and Detective Management Division of PRO CAR, the Baguio City Police Office (CPO) recorded the highest number of arrests with 15 wanted persons apprehended. This was followed by the Kalinga Police Provincial Office (PPO) with eight arrests, Abra and Benguet PPOs with three arrests each, and Apayao and Ifugao PPOs with one arrest each.
Of the total arrested individuals, eight were identified as Most Wanted Persons, four of whom are listed at the Regional Level, and two each at the Municipal and Provincial Levels.
Aside from manhunt operations, PRO CAR intensified police visibility and strengthened community cooperation. These efforts resulted in zero crime incidents being recorded in 59 municipalities across the region, as well as in three police stations in Baguio City. Specifically, zero crime incidents were reported in 23 municipalities in Abra, nine in Ifugao, eight in Mountain Province, seven in Benguet, six each in Kalinga and Apayao. Also, Police Stations 1, 6, and 8 in Baguio City recorded zero crime incidents.
During the same period, PRO CAR posted a Crime Clearance Efficiency of 87.32 percent and a Crime Solution Efficiency of 85.92 percent.
These accomplishments were attributed to the consistent efforts of police units in promptly responding to incidents, conducting thorough investigations, and pursuing the swift resolution of cases.
PRO CAR under the leadership of the Regional Director, PBGEN ERICSON D DILAG, remains committed to proactive and intelligence-driven law enforcement while strengthening collaboration with local government units, partner agencies, and communities to sustain peace, order, and public safety across the Cordillera region.**
