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.