BUTUAN CITY – The Police Regional Office-13 led by Police Brig. Gen. Pablo G. Labra II joined the annual observance of Panaad 2023 in Barangay Anticala here on Good Friday.
People were on the side streets and highways in downtown Butuan to join Panaad as early as 2 a.m.
Police officers, family members, friends, elders, and people from different walks of life attended the religious activity by walking five kilometers from the bottom of the mountain to the 14th Station of the Cross.
Security measures and assistance were provided by police personnel, Philippine Amy, other government agencies, local government units, force multipliers, and barangay intelligence networks.
“Let us make use of this time to commemorate the love of our savior Jesus Christ for us and ask for His divine providence in keeping our region safe and sound,” Labra said.
He also led police personnel in Panaad 2023 at the PRO-13 headquarters in Camp Rafael C. Rodriguez here.