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160 Caraga cops finish internal security operations course

Published May 9, 2023 02:12 am
*Shown in photo are the 160 personnel of Police Regional Office 13 (PRO13) who finished the Basic Internal Security Operations Course (BISOC) at Regional Training Ground (RTG) of Regional Special Training Unit 13 (RSTU 13) in mountain side town of Santiago, Agusan del Norte province, on Monday, May 8. (Mike U. Crismundo/Manila Bulletin)*

SANTIAGO, Agusan del Norte -- After 480 hours of rigorous trainings, a total of 160 personnel of Police Regional Office 13 (PRO13) finished the Basic Internal Security Operations Course (BISOC) at Regional Training Ground (RTG) of Regional Special Training Unit 13 (RSTU 13) in the mountain side of this town in this province. The graduation ceremony was attended by the command group and directorial staff of PRO 13, RSTU 13 staff, respective families and friends and other guests, on Monday, May 8. The graduates trained under the course that started on February 17, 2023. Pat. Cherry Grace D. Gonzaga got an award of excellence for topping the class. In addition, she also shone in pistol marksmanship top gun in the female category as he garnered the highest rating during the pistol marksmanship. Pat. Richard Chavit received the award of pistol marksmanship in the male category. On the other hand, Pat. Ralph Lauren Rocero and Pat. Richelle Dayagan received the highest rating in the Physical Fitness Test and other physical training in the male and female category. The awards of Rifle Marksmanship top gun went to Pat. Crestito Rusaban (male category) and Pat. Cherry Grace Gonzaga (female category) for notching the highest ratings in rifle marksmanship. Pat. Jeff Simon, the class president and the Battalion Commander, Pat. Genesis Pahayahay, both received the leadership award. BISOC is a 60-day specialized training course designed to develop personal effectiveness and capability of personnel in handling Internal Security Operations that could best help the Philippine National Police sustain the victory in the anti-insurgency and anti-terrorism campaign. A ceremonial issuance of firearms was also conducted wherein all 160 Caraga cops would soon receive a Rex Delta 9mm striker fired pistol. PRO 13 Regional Director P/Brig. Gen. Pablo G. Labra ll emphasized in his message the gains of PNP Caraga in the campaign to end the local armed conflict in the 1st quarter of this year. He highlighted the arrest of 63 and surrender of 193 Communist Terrorist Group members along with the weakening of Guerilla Front 19 Sub-Regional Committee Southland, North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee which was once considered a notorious unit in the region for recruiting Indigenous People and minors to the armed struggle. “We must step up our fight and our gains, to finally end this local conflict,” stressed the region’s top police official. Meanwhile, in his closing message, P/Col. Michael F. Lebanan, PRO 13 Deputy Regional Director for Operations, also extended strong words of encouragement for the graduates. “With our continuing efforts, the country will soon see the light of a more progressive and developing land -- for the Filipino people, and for the future generations,” he said.

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