ACTING regional director of Police Regional Office (PRO) XI PBGEN Benigno L. Guzman conducted an official command visit to the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) on Friday, Oct. 23, rallying local officers to adopt an accessible, community-first approach to law enforcement.
Joined by DCPO director PCOL Peter Bauzon Madria at the DCPO Gymnasium, PBGEN Guzman spearheaded a “Talk to Men” engagement aimed at aligning local police operations with national law enforcement priorities.
Addressing personnel, Guzman highlighted the essential directive of being “maging malapit, madaling lapitan (approachable and accessible to the public),” reinforcing the shift toward responsive and people-centered public service under the focus agenda of PNP Director General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr.
Guzman outlined PRO XI’s strategic roadmap, dubbed the 5Cs Agenda: Crime Prevention, Crime Solution, Community Engagement, Capability Development, Collaboration, and Good Governance.
Recognition of Exemplary Service
As part of the command visit, the PRO XI and DCPO leadership led an awarding ceremony honoring 15 outstanding DCPO officers for exemplary performance, dedication, and operational commitment.
The awardees included:
- Police Major (PMAJ): Richeen M. Lagnayo, Rosario T. Aguilar, and Fil Anthony D. Manlatican
- Police Executive Master Sergeant (PCMS): Janwed Ryan L. Cagape
- Police Senior Master Sergeant (PSMS): Edmon D. Tamondong
- Police Master Sergeant (PMSg): Nurhamil A. Asanji and Earhl L. Llavore
- Police Staff Sergeant (PSSg): Ryan S. Guerrero, Mark Leo L. Conlu, Arvin D. Salandron, and Darius M. Logroño
- Police Corporal (PCpl): Diomedes M. De Gracia Jr. and Kenth Reuven S. Nuyad
- Patrolman (Pat): John Christopher D. Joaquin and Boyet M. Lucenario
Following the engagement, PCOL Madria reaffirmed the DCPO’s commitment to internal discipline, personnel excellence, and active community collaboration across Davao City.