CORDILLERA OBSERVES PEACEFUL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
The celebration of Christmas and the observance of “Misa de Gallo” in the Cordillera region has so far been generally peaceful.
According to the reports from the Regional Investigation and Detective Management Division (RIDMD), from December 16 to 25, 2023, a total of 25 crimes were reported in the region (10 index crimes and 15 non-index crimes).
Further, no major untoward incident was recorded as the Roman Catholics flocked to the churches for the yearly observance of “Misa de Gallo” and as the community celebrated Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.
To note, before the start of the holiday season, the PRO Cordillera Regional Director, PBGEN DAVID K PEREDO, JR, has ordered the deployment of 1,999 PRO Cordillera personnel to intensify the security measures through increased police visibility and the frequent conduct of patrols in the various places of convergence all over the region.
With the heightened security, compared with the data from the previous year with a total of 49 crimes reported (22 index crimes and 27 non-index crimes), a significant 56% decrease in crime incidents was observed covering the same period.
Meanwhile, all PRO Cordillera police officers are still on full-alert status to ensure that the rest of the holiday season will be celebrated in the safest way possible.
Further, in preparation for the upcoming New Year’s celebration, PBGEN PEREDO, JR instructed the different police units in Cordillera to coordinate with the Bureau of Fire Protection and the Department of Health in the implementation of safety measures to avoid firecracker injuries and property damage.
The Regional Director also reminds gun owners to be responsible for their firearms and refrain from indiscriminately firing their weapons as we celebrate and welcome the New Year.
2ND PRO CORDILLERA MARKSMANSHIP ENHANCEMENT AND FUN SHOOT FOR A CAUSE WINNERS AWARDED
PRO Cordillera Regional Director, PBGEN DAVID K PEREDO, JR, together with the RAGPTD Chairman, Engr. Eduardo N. Meneses led the awarding ceremony of the 2nd PRO Cordillera Marksmanship Enhancement and Shoot for a Cause held at the Masigasig Grandstand, Camp Major Bado Dangwa, La Trinidad, Benguet, on December 27, 2023.
Present during the program were the Deputy Regional Director for Administration, PBGEN PATRICK JOSEPH G ALLAN; the Deputy Regional Director for Operations, PCOL ELMER E RAGAY; the Chief Regional Staff, PCOL JULIO S LIZARDO; and the Regional Staff, PRO Cordillera Uniformed Personnel and Non-Uniformed Personnel.
The awardees proudly received their trophies for winning in the different categories during the 2nd PRO Cordillera Marksmanship Enhancement and Fun Shoot for a Cause held at the PRO Cordillera Firing Range from December 14–17, 2023.
For the Individual Category, Command Group Division, PBGEN PEREDO JR garnered the 1st runner-up, while PCOL LIZARDO bagged the championship title.
For the Individual Senior PCO category, the champion was awarded to PLTCOL SAMSON KIMAYONG, while PCOL DAMIAN OLSIM garnered the 1st runner-up; and for the Junior PCO category, the champion was awarded to PCPT TAGGART BAGSIYAO, while the 1st runner-up was garnered by PLT FEBERICK TALINGDAN.
For the Individual Senior PNCO category, the champion was awarded to PMSg Jiford Sumcad; he was also the 2nd runner-up in the PRO Cordillera Aggregates Division, while PEMS Joseph Fakat was awarded the 1st runner-up, who also bagged the 3rd runner-up in the PRO Cordillera Aggregates Division.
For the Individual Junior PNCO category, the champion was awarded to PSSg Jessie Bustarde, who was also the champion in the PRO Cordillera Aggregates Division, while the 1st runner-up was awarded to PCpl Kenny Boy Tabayag, who received the same award in the PRO Cordillera Aggregates Division.
Further, for the special award, PCO Lady Shooter, the champion title was awarded to PLTCOL NANCY MAE RAFAEL, while PCPT BRENDA GUPAAL garnered the 1st runner-up and PCPT ROSE GOLOCAN garnered the 2nd runner-up.
Meanwhile, for the Special Award for PNCO Lady Shooter, the champion was garnered by PCpl Mariefe Dulnuan, while the 1st runner-up was awarded to PCpl Wendelyn Dibaratun, and the 2nd runner-up was awarded to Pat Rhea Cabesa.
For the PRO CORDILLERA Aggregates Division, PCpl Jason Dingcog of BPPO garnered the 4th runner-up.
For the Team Event Category, the champion was awarded to RLDDD, received by PMAJ JEREMIAH R BENITO, while the 1st runner-up was awarded to the ORD-2nd team, received by PCPT RODOLFO M MANGAY-AYAM, JR, and the 2nd runner-up was awarded to ROD, which was received by PCOL JEREMIAS G OYAWON.
For the PPOs and CPO Division, the champion was awarded to Benguet PPO, received by PCOL DAMIAN OLSIM; the 1st runner-up was awarded to Ifugao PPO, received by PCPT GARRY M TUMITIT; and the 2nd runner-up was awarded to Baguio City Police Office, received by PCOL FRANCISCO B BULWAYAN, Jr.
For the Mobile Force Division, the Champion was awarded to IFUGAO PMFC, received by PLTCOL SAMSON KIMAYONG; the 1st runner-up was awarded to Benguet PPO 2nd PMFC, received by PLTCOL RAFAEL TAYABAN; and the 2nd runner-up was awarded to Abra PPO PMFC, received by PLT FEBERICK TALINGDAN.
Further, for the RSU’s Division, the Champion was awarded to CARTC, received by PLTCOL NANCY MAE RAFAEL; the 1st runner-up was awarded to RECU-Cordillera, received by PLT JEFFREY A CABINTO; and the 2nd runner-up was also awarded to RIU14, received by PCOL NEFTALY A DONATO.
For the additional awardees in the Production LEA Division, the Champion was awarded to PSSg Joey Gutierez from HPG, the 1st runner-up was awarded to JO3 Jess Habiling from BJMP, and the 2nd runner-up was awarded to PCpl Marcelino Abellera of Benguet PPO.
For the Senior Production Lady shooter, the champion was awarded to PEMS Ave C Nabunat of Benguet PPO, while the Junior Production Lady Shooter champion was awarded to PCpl Wendy Dibaratun of BCPO.
Further, for Standard LEA, the champion was awarded to PLTCOL JABAR B WANNA from PRO 1; the 1st runner-up was awarded to JSS METADIO PATTING of BJMP; and the 2nd runner-up was awarded to PCPT TAGGART B BAGSIYAO of BPPO.
For the Classic LEA, the champion was awarded to PCMS Ruel Lapena, while the 1st runner-up was awarded to PCMS Juval Buacas, and the 2nd runner-up was awarded to PEMS Ayti Balcanao.
For the Production Optic Lawman, the champion was awarded to PSSg Dave Dalgo. For the R.O. In the match, the champion was awarded to PSMS Miller Villanueva of Benguet PPO; while the 1st runner-up was awarded to PCMS Froilan Wayne Likigan of BCPO; and the 2nd runner-up was also awarded to PMSg Gideon Cabfilan of RMFB15.
Also, a Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Engr. Meneses for his invaluable contribution and unwavering support and commitment to PRO Cordillera during the said activity.
The said shoot fest aims to raise funds to assist those in need while showcasing the exceptional skills of the participants and gun enthusiasts.**
