By MIKE U. CRISMUNDO
CAMP COL. RAFAEL C. RODRIGUEZ, Butuan City – Twenty-six personnel of the Police Regional Office-13 were awarded for their exemplary performance in a ceremony in this camp on Monday, July 15.
PRO-13 Director Police Brig. Gen. Alan M. Nazarro accorded the Medalya ng Kagalingan to Police Col. Marco B. Archinue, Major Carlo L. Lonosa, Capt. Jun M. Orillan, Lt. Marlon B. Eguna, Executive Master Sgt. Wilfredo B. Salino III, Chief Master Sgt. Daniel R. Dorado, Senior Master Sgt. Christoffer R. Laureano, Master Sgt. Ronald P. Vargas, Staff Sgt. Donald Ray P. Balinton, Staff Sgt. Rolly B. Daytia, Corporal Billy Joe B. Montil, and Patrolman John Kiven J. Taghap for arresting Fred, the No. 2 Most Wanted Person (MWP) in Butuan City for violating Republic Act No. 11648 (An Act Promoting for Stronger Protection Against Rape and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) on July 4 in Barangay Bancasi, Butuan City.
Police Lt. Col. Rommel D. Villamor, Lt. Col. Romeo A. Villalobos Jr., Major Julius Ceasar B. Alamani, Major Russel V. Suyo, Major Aldrine O. Camu, Capt. Mark Steven Y. Sarsonas, Executive Master Sgt. Felmor T. Eguana, Master Sgt. Arnold C. Tanjay, Master Sgt. William M. Doromal, Staff Sgt. Jeiffry C. de Castro, Staff Sgt. Richie P. May-As, Staff Sgt. Randy P. de Jesus, and Corporal Kim Karby Jhon A. Sabas were also awarded the Medalya ng Kagalingan for apprehending Lud, the No. 1 MWP in the region for violating RA No. 7610 (An Act Providing for Stronger Deterrence and Special Protection against Child Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination) on May 24 in Barangay West Poblacion, Kalalingan, Bukidnon.
Non-Uniformed Personnel Melanie Y. Mosende received a Medalya ng Papuri for serving nine years and six months as crime registrar of the Mainit Municipal Police Station in Surigao del Norte.
Nazarro commended the awardees for their exemplary performance encouraged PRO-13 personnel to give their best in their duties.
“We have the same strength and courage that fueled our forefathers,” he said. “Their sacrifices inspire us to unleash our best efforts in service of God, country, and people.”