The Police Regional Office Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO CAR) launched three specialized training courses on October 12, 2026, reinforcing its commitment to operational excellence and public safety.
The joint opening ceremony, held at the Masigasig Grandstand in Camp Major Bado Dangwa, La Trinidad, Benguet, marked the start of the 78-day Basic Explosive Ordnance Disposal Course (BEODC), the 10-day Rifle Marksmanship Training (RMT), and the 16-day Executive Motorcycle Riding Course (EMCRC).
The ceremony was graced by PBGEN NOEL B VALLO, Regional Director of PRO CAR, who served as the keynote speaker. He was joined by PBGEN JULIO S LIZARDO, Deputy Regional Director for Administration; PCOL RUBEN B LACUESTA, Regional Chief of the Regional Highway Patrol Unit (RHPU)- CAR; PCOL EMERSON A DANTE, Training Manager of the Regional Special Training Unit (RSTU)- CAR; PLTCOL RAMON B ESPIRITU, JR., Officer-in-Charge, Regional Education and Training Division; PRO CAR Regional Staff, Regional Support Units, along with the training personnel of the BEODC, RMT, and EMCRC.
Also in attendance were PLTCOL PETER DAPLIAN (Ret.), Chairman of the Regional Advisory Group for Police Transformation and Development (RAGPTD); Mr. Max Miranda, President of the Brotherhood of Riders; members of the Regional Advisory Council of RHPU-CAR, and a representative from the media.
In his message, PBGEN VALLO encouraged participants to view the courses as an investment in their professional growth and personal safety. He urged them to take every lesson seriously, listen attentively, ask questions, accept constructive correction, and support their fellow trainees throughout the program.
“As your Regional Director, my expectation is clear: complete these courses with the competence to perform, the discipline to act safely, and the integrity to use your skills responsibly, I also expect everyone to exercise proper care of our firearms, motorcycles, protective equipment, and other training resources. These are public assets entrusted to us. Their proper use and maintenance help sustain our readiness and ensure that government resources produce meaningful benefits,” he added.
Facilitated by specialized units, the three training programs initiated by PBGEN VALLO will train 116 police officers and 35 civilian participants. The Regional Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Canine Unit-CAR will handle the 50 BEODC participants, the PNP Special Action Force will lead the 40 RMT participants, and the RHPU-CAR will handle the 61 EMCRC participants, which includes the civilian trainees.
Through these specialized training programs, PRO CAR continues to strengthen personnel competence, promote operational safety, and improve police readiness to respond.**
