BAGUIO CITY – The Police Regional Office-Cordillera awarded nine police officers of the Baguio City Police Office for their exemplary performance in the line of duty.
A Medalya ng Kagalingan (Medal of Merit) was awarded to Police Capt. Filmore Pasiwen and Police Patrolman Maruel Benito for the successful arrest of an individual listed as the No. 7 Most Wanted Person on the city level for the first quarter of this year in Cresencia Village here.
This award was also given to Police Executive Master Sgt. Augusto Dawiguey and Police Patrolwoman Bernice Pacyaan for the successful buy-bust operation and arrest of a high-value individual in Barangay Lower Fairview, this city.
The Medalya ng Pagtulong sa Nasalanta (PNP Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Medal) was awarded to Police Capt. Gideon Bennaguen, PEMS Eric Bangdo, Police Master Sgt. Julie D. Cabarrubias, Police Corporal Jemalyn Balog, and Police Patrolwoman Brigitte Irish Cacao for their outstanding performance during the seven-day “Bangon Palengke” rehabilitation program of Blocks 3 and 4 of the burnt Baguio City Public Market.
Police Brig. Gen. David Peredo Jr., Police Regional Office-Cordillera chief, awarded the medals during his first command visit here on March 31. He was assisted by Col. Francisco Bulwayan Jr., BCPO chief.
Peredo congratulated the awardees for their noble sacrifices and commitment and dedication that contributed to building a positive image for the police organization.