PRO 8 Kasugbong E-Newsletter Vol. III No. 12

Camp Sec Ruperto Kangleon, Campetic, Palo, Leyte – The whole of Eastern Visayas welcomed the New Year 2023 generally peaceful as there was no report on stray bullets, indiscriminate firing, nor reported casualties caused by firecrackers from December 31, 2022 to January 1, 2023.

It can be attributed to the intensified and strengthened security measures made by Police Regional

Office 8 under the leadership of PBGEN ROMMEL FRANCISCO D MARBIL, Regional Director, especially that PRO8 has been placed on full alert status in accordance with the Oplan Ligtas Paskuhan 2022.

Likewise, PRO8 activated its security plan to ensure the public’s safety in welcoming the New Year. In addition, PRO 8 has been remindful to public about Firecrackers

Camp Sec Ruperto K Kangleon, Palo Leyte- The Police Regional Office 8 observed a generally peaceful 9-Dawn Novena Mass "Simbang Gabi" and Christmas Eve celebration as no major untoward incident was recorded in the region.

As an initiative to strengthen security measures for the holiday season, PRO8 has been placed on full alert status in accordance with the Oplan Ligtas

Indiscriminate firing.

Further, PRO 8 established Police Assistance Desks (PADs) and mobilized personnel to conduct foot and mobile patrol.

“Your PNP PRO 8 is glad that we welcomed the New Year generally peaceful. We in the PNP assures the public of our dedicated service,"RD MARBIL said.

PRO 8 CONDUCTS REGIONWIDE OPLAN GALUGAD

Camp Sec Ruperto K Kangleon, Palo, Leyte- The Police Regional Office 8 under the leadership of PBGEN ROMMEL FRANCISCO D MARBIL, Regional Director, conducted a simultaneous greyhound operations (Oplan Galugad) to all provincial jails region-wide on December 13, 2022.

Oplan Galugad is an operation purposely done to ensure peace and order inside jails. Accordingly, illegal activities emanate from jail facilities thus denying those persons deprived of liberty (PDL) to change into better persons hence the conduct of Search and inspections inside jail facilities to make sure that it is not a haven for illegal activities particularly on the proliferation of illegal drug trade.

In Samar, authorities pursued the said operation at cell numbers 1-6 of the Samar Sub-Provincial Jail located at Brgy. Carayman, Calbayog City. Operating teams confiscated the following: three (3) sets of playing cards; one (1) matchbox; eight (8 pieces of stainless blades; three (3) pieces of Flash drives; one (1) microphone with chord; four (4) pieces of guitar strings; one (1) pair scissor; one (1) piece of ball pen; six (6) pieces of assorted CDs and DVDs and one (1) nail cutter.

In Biliran, the operation was conducted at the Biliran Provincial Jail, Capitol Ground, Brgy. Calumpang, Naval. Operating teams confiscated the following: 14 pieces of assorted headsets; 14 pieces of assorted cellular phone chargers; one (1) piece Samsung power bank; one (10 piece heater; four (4) decks of playing cards; one (1) piece vape; 11 pieces of improvised bladed weapons; eight (8 pieces lighter;10 pieces shaver; four pieces improvised tattoo needles; six pieces nail cutters; two (2) pieces needles; seven (7) pieces toothbrush; three (3) pieces belt; four packs of assorted cigarettes and 10 pieces of assorted cellular phones.

In Leyte, authorities conducted the said operation in three (3) jails, namely: Leyte Sub-Provincial Jail located at Brgy. Hipusngo, Baybay City; Leyte Provincial Jail located at So. Kauswagan,Brgy. Barayong,Palo and Leyte Sub-Provincial Jail located at Brgy. Western, Hilongos. Operating teams confiscated the following: 28 cellular phones with chargers; 21 improvised short-bladed weapons; 11 scissors; one (1) piece of clip cellphone

charger; one (1) power bank; one (1) cellphone handle; six (6) razors; one (1) improvised electri8c tattoo kit; 10 sets playing cards; 16 pieces of lighters; four (4) pieces nail cutters; two (20 pieces of butane bottles; one (1) piece cutter; one (1) piece tucker; one (1) piece steel bar; one (1) piece knife and one (1) piece pocket Wi-Fi.

In Southern Leyte, said operation was conducted at the Southern Leyte Provincial Jail located at Brgy. Asuncion, Maasin. Confiscated items were as follows: one (1) piece chisel; one (1) piece improvised shovel; five (5) pieces of scissors; two (2) pieces of toothbrushes; four (4) pieces of syringe; two (2) pieces of lighter; one (1) piece of razor blade; two (2) pieces of ball pens; two (2) pieces of spoons; one (1) piece pieces of fork; one (1) piece improvised tattoo tool; one (1) piece of improvised shoe needle hook and five (5) pieces of assorted cellphones.

In Eastern Samar, the operation was conducted at Dolores Sub-Provincial Jail located at Brgy. 15, Dolores, Oras Sub-Provincial Jail located at Brgy. Paypayon, Oras and in SEE OPLAN GALUGAD P. 7

MEMBERS OF CPP-NPA SURRENDERED

Their surrender was the outcome of all the extensive efforts being implemented by all the Units of PRO 8, particularly the Regional Mobile Force Battalion and Provincial Mobile Force Companies in line with the Executive Order No. 70 or the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC). Said surrenderees decided to return to the fold of law upon realizing that the armed group's sweet lies and fake ideologies had just deceived them. Moreover, the former rebels have confidence in the government's programs for them and are confident that their lives will be different and better.

Camp Sec Ruperto K Kangleon, Palo, LeyteEleven members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) surrendered the authorities of Police Regional Office 8 for the whole month of December 2022.

PBGEN ROMMEL FRANCISCO D MARBIL, Regional Director, expressed his gratitude to all the men and women of PRO 8 for their relentless efforts in the campaign against insurgency. "Your dedication and commitment to all your duties and responsibilities are greatly appreciated. All I want you to remember is to be safe and careful. To our brothers and sisters who are still in the armed struggle, it is high time for you to come back to the government," RD MARBIL said.

RD MARBIL PRESENTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS

November 30, 2022.

All of which are aligned with the Chief PNP's program thrust, the Peace and Security Framework: Malasakit, Kaayusan, Kapayapaan tungo sa Kaunlaran. Of his more than three (3) months leadership, he was able to come up with a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with some government hospitals in the region enabling all police personnel access a free medical check-up and other health services. He even outsourced for the maintenace of all PNP vehicles.

Camp Sec. Ruperto K Kangleon, Palo, LeytePBGEN ROMMEL FRANCISCO D MARBIL, Regional Director, Police Regional Office 8 presented his accomplishments during the first ever Commander's Time held at the PRO 8 Multi-Purpose Hall, Camp Sec Ruperto K. Kangleon, Palo, Leyte on December 2, 2022.

PBGEN MARBIL took his time to present to the men and women his direction under his watch to include all of his achievements and accomplishments from day one of his leadership, August 15, 2022 until

Likewise, RD MARBIL invited legal counsel from other agencies to assist PRO 8 personnel facing legal battles. Said accomplishments fall in "MALASAKIT" as health, vehicle maintenance and legal aspects of personnel were taken care of.

Indeed numerous noteworthy accomplishments and changes were created under RD MARBIL's stint. Under his leadership, lower units received 300 Galil and 350 Emtan Basic Assault Rifle to strengthen the marksmanship skills of the personnel. For a better communication, radios were issued, 197 Base, 705 handheld, 130 mobile radios, 7 repeaters, and 26 manpacks.

SEE ACCOMPLISHMENTS P. 7

2M WORTH OF SHABU CONFISCATED

Camp Sec. Ruperto K. Kangleon, Palo, LeytePersonnel of Tacloban City Police unde the leadership of PCOL MICHAEL P PALERMO, City Director, in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 8 arrested two (2) drug personalities and confiscated more or less 300 grams of Shabu with an estimated street value of Php 2, 040,000.00 during a buy-bust operation at Brgy 71, Tacloban City on December 16, 2022.

Items confiscated during the buy-bust operation were the following: one (1) piece of heatsealed sachet of suspected shabu (Subject of Sale); one (1) belt bag containing four (4) pieces of knot-tied

transparent plastic suspected to be shabu (subject of possession), and one (1) piece 0of subscribed Five Hundred Peso together with nineteen (19) pieces of 1000 pesos and one (1) piece of 500 pesos bill boodle money used as buy-bust money.

“This accomplishment is a manifestation that our policemen continue to protect the citizens from being victimized by illegal drugs killing the future of our children,” PCOL PALERMO said.

RD MARBIL LEADS BLESSING OF PRO 8

NEWLY-BUILT INFRASTURCTURE

Engineering Unit 8 (REU 8 headed by PMAJ LYNDON

A MAESTRE, Officer-In-Charge, REU 8. Its project cost which was sourced out from the initiative of RD MARBIL and from the PNP TR amounted to Php 4, 864,563.28.

“These structures were built not only as a part of camp enhancement but more importantly to promote safety and protection among personnel going in and out of the camp. It will also reduce camp traffic and easy management,” RD MARBIL stated.

Camp Sec Ruperto Kangleon, Palo, Leyte- The Police Regional Office 8 under the leadership of PBGEN ROMMEL FRANCISCO D MARBIL, Regional Director, led the Ribbon Cutting and Blessing Ceremony of two (2) newly-built infrastructures inside the camp premise on December 15, 2022.

These projects were the Construction of the Drainage Canal and Covered Pathwalk and the Concreting of the Motorcycle Parking constructed and completed through the Office of the Regional

TCPO JOINS” PEACE AND QUIET” ART EXHIBIT OPENING

Camp Sec Ruperto Kangleon, Palo, Leyte- The Tacloban City Police Office led by PCOL MICHAEL P PALERMO partnership by Ret. COL EMJAY CHICO of Hands-Off Our Children and by the Chairman of PITAD KULTURA Mr. MARK BALAIS, conducted Peace and Quiet Artshow at Robinsons North, Abucay, Tacloban City. 2022 on December 26 - 30, 2022.

Coinciding the 54th CPP-NPA-NDF Anniversary, a group of artists from PITAD WARAYNON, ISTILO POETRY, TAMAFEST, SILHAG KULTURA, KOLOR BANWA, SINING BISWAL HAN CARIGARA (SIBICA), SINIRANGAN ARTIST GUILD, EASTERN VISAYAS ARTISTS LEAGUE (ESVAL), ISLA, MUSTRA ARTE

BISWAL, SINAGKASUGBONG, WARAY TUPONG ART MOVEMENT, WARAY ARTE, MAHARLIKA ARTISTS AND WRITERS FEDERATION, attended by more than 30 visual artists from different art groups to showcase their paintings, sculptures, and installation arts.

The main objective of the event is to encourage Local Artists to show their talent to a bigger audience and to become a partner of the government to fight against insurgency propaganda of the leftist group. This is in support on the call to stop the CPP-NPA-NDF youth recruitment.

RD MARBIL AWARDS DESERVING COPS

Camp Sec Ruperto Kangleon, Palo, Leyte- PBGEN ROMMEL FRANCISCO D MARBIL, Regional Director, Police Regional Office 8 awarded deserving PNP personnel of Alang-alang Municipal Police Station and Ormoc City Police Office during the Flag Raising Ceremony of the Alang-alang Local Government Unit (LGU) on December 5, 2022 and of the Ormoc City Government on December 12, 2022..

Said awarding is RD MARBIL's way of recognizing PNP personnel who delivered and displayed meritorious performance to the best of their ability which contributed to the overall accomplishment of PRO 8. Said activity is his Malasakit program entitled, "Medalya mo, Gawad Ko"- Medalya para sa Natatanging Kapulisan sa Rehiyon Otso.

Three (3) personnel of Alang-alang MPS were awarded, to name: PCPT JOSHUA BIEN M CHIQUILLO, Acting Chief of Police, PSMS Jon Alvin V Claro and PCpl Richard P Blones for their successful arrest of Charlie Cayril, Top 1 Most Wanted Person of the Municipality of Alang-alang for the crime of Frustrated Murder on October 15, 2022 at Brgy. Mudburon, Alangalang, Leyte. Likewise, three personnel of Ormoc CPO were awarded

with Medalya ng Kagalingan, namely: PLT ARWIN PEREZ, PCpl Julius Cormanes and Pat Junrey Gabule for their successful Buy-bust operation which resulted to the neutralization of two (2) High Value Individuals, Paulo Ceasar Pabingwit and Jocyl Cabahug and the recovery of 47 pieces of heat-sealed plastic sachets

2ND SAMAR PMFC LAUNCHES "PAMASKUHAN NI FC

PARA HA DATI NA REBELDE"

Camp Sec. Ruperto K. Kangleon, Palo, Leyte- –

The 2nd Samar Provincial Mobile Force Company led by PLTCOL MARINO AZUR G ESTONIO, Force Commander launched a gift-giving activity dubbed as, “Pamaskuhan ni FC para ha Dati nga Rebelde” held at the 2nd SPMFC Conference Room on December 21, 2022.

Said activity was the initiative by PLTCOL ESTONIO which aimed to give joy this to twelve former rebels who recently surrendered to 2nd SPMFC. The activity is a simple gathering which includes, giving of Noche Buena Package and a gift pack for their

children. 2nd Samar PMFC personnel personally expressed their appreciation the desire of the twelve former rebels to start living a quiet and normal life with their family without fear.

PLTCOL ESTONIO, expressed his gratitude and encourages our brothers and sisters who are in the wrong path to surrender themselves to the government to have a peaceful life.

PRO 8 CONTINUES TO FOLLOW ‘NO GUN MUZZLE SEALING’;

ZERO INCIDENTS ON INDISCRIMINATE FIRING

to create a culture of gun safety that prevents gun accidents and its misuse. This is intended to increase the credibility of the entire organization and to prove that the uniformed police in general are disciplined and effective in the legal use of their pistols abiding the rules and policies on responsible firearm use.

The Police Regional Police Office 8, like other PROs, takes the lead in carrying out proper use of revolvers in order to avoid irresponsible and blind shootings so as to sustain zero number of reckless and indiscriminate firing. Likewise, its personnel remain on alert to discourage and deter any crime-related events. With the ‘no gun muzzle sealing policy’ imposed among cops, the Eastern Visayas region has managed to incur zero incidents on the indiscriminate discharge of firearms towards the end of year 2022. This allows the public to better appreciate the fact that EV cops always conform to the proper handling of their service firearms and well-rounded in relation to existing firearm guidelines.

As the topmost priority of the organization, PNP makes sure that its personnel give premium to safety excellence alongside setting standards for safety performance of police duty as they enforce the law especially during holiday seasons since this is the peak time crowd surge is unsurprisingly high.

Reinforcing this regulation, EV cops guarantee to continue to build a sustainable safety community culture, particularly firearm-related occurrences in the region, putting at no risk human lives, especially the innocent and helpless ones that could be victimized.

The Philippine National Police no longer observe the annual sealing of service firearm muzzles which has traditionally practiced in the organization over the past few years, particularly during the yuletide season. This has been observed

Safety and security must be a priority for an incident-free environment free from gun violence. Nonetheless, EV police pursued under oath to promote lasting peace and order all throughout Eastern Visayas with or without gun muzzle taping.

LAW VIOLATORS . . . from Page 1

EV Cops Arrest 38 MWPs, Other Law Violators

Authorities of Police Regional Office 8 under the leadership of PBGEN ROMMEL FRANCISCO D MARBIL, Regional Director, arrested 38 Most Wanted Persons and Other Law Violators during the region-wide conduct of police operations in the whole month of December 2022.

During the month-long intensified implementation of Warrants of Arrest, PRO 8 recorded a total of 38 arrests of Most Wanted Persons from the Regional/Provincial/City/Municipal level and 236 Other Wanted Persons were also apprehended.

In the implementation of anti-illegal drug operations, 66 drug personalities were arrested with Php 3,481,995.40 worth of confiscated illegal drugs. Likewise, PRO 8 recorded 9 drug personalities who voluntarily surrendered.

Meanwhile, 132 individuals involved in illegal gambling were arrested with Php 35,180.00 worth of confiscated bet money. Also, 207 illegal fishers were nabbed and confiscated a Php 15,383,526 worth of fish and fishing paraphernalia during antiillegal fishing operations.

In anti-illegal logging operations, 43 personalities were arrested with Php 517,351.25 worth of confiscated products.

In Oplan Kontra Boga, 15 illegal gun owners were arrested. Authorities were able to recover and confiscate 348 different firearms including those which were surrendered and turned in for safekeeping.

RD MARBIL lauded all the efforts of the men and women on the ground. "With all your hard work and commitment to public service, we are able to achieve these numbers on our accomplishments against criminalities and other lawless activities. Continue to be dedicated," he said.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS . . . from Page 3

RD Marbil Presents Accomplishments

Moreover, the construction and repair of the Municipal Police Station of Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar utilizing PRO 8 fund. It was only in his time that the said station was given attention making the personnel's lives safer and be able to deliver best service to the public. Another was the improvement of parking areas inside camp making it more organized and orderly. Also, the installation of directional signages inside camp and also directed the lower units to do the same, taking into consideration the public's welfare, awareness and sense of security.

For his operational accomplishments, 218 illegal drug personalities were arrested from August 15, 2022 to November 30, 2022; 893 arrested illegal fishers; 1565 illegal gamblers; 218 illegal loggers and 248 were arrested for illegal possession of firearms.

With all these improvements and accomplishments, RD MARBIL looks forward for more. He proposed for the construction of an 8-storey Regional Headquarters Admin Building, 5-storey Regional Support Unit's Building, construction of command center and the creation of Task Force Maharlika to guard the main hiways from North to South of Eastern Visayas.

Further, he stressed that for a goal to be realized and sustained, a culture of ruthless accountability must be applied at all times by each and every PNP personnel in the region. " We must adhere to our sworn duties of serving the public with dignity and protecting them at all cost. Let us all be a hero in our own little ways" he said.

DESERVING COPS . . . from Page 5 RD Marbil Awards Deserving Cops

containing of suspected 'shabu' with an estimated value of Php 1, 360, 000.00 and two (2) firearms at Sesame St. Brgy. Cogon, Ormoc City on November 29, 2022.

PBGEN MARBIL congratulated all the awardees emphasized in his message the essence of a Public Servant. "In law enforcement, public servants as we are, we must strive to do beyond what is asked of us. We should have the passion and dedication towards our work," RD MARBIL said. He likewise extended his sincerest gratitude to the Local Government of Alang-alang and Ormoc City Government for its continued support to the PNP.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION . . . from Page 1

PRO8 Observes Peaceful Christmas Celebration in EV

Paskuhan 2022.

Likewise, PRO8 activated its security plan to ensure the public’s safety during the Christmas festivities. Accordingly, a total of 847 augmentation personnel has been deployed to the different provinces and cities in the region.

PBGEN ROMMEL FRANCISCO D MARBIL, Regional Director, ordered the establishment of Police Assistance Desks (PADs) while mobile and foot patrol personnel were mobilized as an influx of people in public places such as malls, churches and other places of convergence are expected with the government’s easing restrictions on COVID-19 pandemic.

“We encourage the public to cooperate with our authorities in the peaceful celebration of the Yuletide season, rest assured that we are on alert 24/7 during the holidays”, RD MARBIL

OPLAN GALUGAD . . . from Page

PRO 8 Conducts Regionwide Oplan Galugad

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Eastern Samar Provincial Jail located at Brgy. Bato, Borongan City. Operating teams confiscated the following: one (1) piece of headphone set; one (1) piece of cellular phone charger; six (6) pieces of stainless blade; one (1) piece fork; one (1) piece metal plate; 23 sets of playing cards; three (3) table spoons; 10 pieces of lighters; eight (8 pieces of shavers; two (2) rolls of assorted nylons; one (1) piece bladed knife; two (2) pieces of pointed glass; five (5) sticks of fabricated tobacco cigarettes and two (2) pieces of scissors.

In Northern Samar, Oplan Galugad was conducted at Allen Sub-Provincial Jail located at Brgy Sabang Zone 1, Allen and Northern Samar Provincial Jail in Brgy. Dancalan, Bobon. Operating teams confiscated the following: 33 pieces lighter; three (3) boxes of matches; 13 pieces nail cutters; 18 pieces of scissors; 21 pieces cellular chargers; three (3) pieces belts; three (3) pieces of cuticle nail pushers; one (1) piece cuticle nipper; four (4) pieces hair pullers; 15 pieces of mobile headsets; 15 pieces of shavers; 18 pieces of blades; 17 pieces of bladed weapon; seven (7) pieces ball pens/pencils; 24 toothbrushes; six (6) steel hangers; 34 pieces of spoons; seven (7) pieces of fork; 26 sets of playing cards; 15 pieces of assorted cellphones; one (1) box of thumbtacks; three (3) Bluetooth headsets; one (1) piece soldering iron; nine (9) pieces battery; one (1) improvised tattoo machine; one (1) piece motorcycle telescopic; one (1) piece4 hammer; one (1) piece 1cc syringe; one (1) piece 50cm pvc pipe; one (1) piece saw bale and 20 pieces of nails.

In Ormoc City, the operation was conducted at the Ormoc City Bureau of Jail Management and Penology located at Brgy. Alta Vista. Confiscated items were as follows: two (2) pieces of screw drivers; 21 pieces of ball pens/pencil; eight (8 pieces stainless blades; three (3) pieces of welding rods; four (4) pieces of metal bars; one (1) piece needle; 29 pieces of shavers; six (6) pieces of toothbrushes; one (1) piece of small mirror; two (2) pieces of disposable spoons and two (2) pieces nail cutters.

Meanwhile; authorities of Tacloban City Police Office conducted said operation at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, City Jail Facility on December 3, 2022. Confiscated items were as follows: 19 pieces of assorted cellphones; one (1) earphone; one (1) pack of yeast; cash money of different denominations and several cellphone chargers.

All confiscated items were brought to the concerned police stations for disposition and documentation.

PBGEN MARBIL lauded the involved personnel for the successful conduct of said operations. He also stressed the importance of the said operation in the maintenance of peace and order inside jails and in the whole community. “Through this kind of operation, we are able to preempt any untoward incidents inside said facilities,” RD MARBIL said.