SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The Police Regional Office 13 (PRO-13) on Monday honored police officers and a civilian employee for their service during the recent Bangsamoro parliamentary elections and at a local station.
Brig. Gen. Rolindo Suguilon, PRO-13 director, presented the medals and ribbons during the traditional flag-raising ceremony at Camp Col. Rafael C. Rodriguez in Barangay Libertad, Butuan City.
Leading the honorees were security team leaders Capt. Joey O. Monato, Lt. Rizza O. Mahilum, and Lt. Jeanil T. Saraus, who received the Medalya ng Kadakilaan (PNP Heroism Medal).
Also receiving the award were Lt. Joshua M. Catulia, who led the Quick Reaction Force, and Lt. Samuel P. Carbonilla, who headed the Special Electoral Boards during the parliamentary polls. They were deployed to BARMM from Sept. 7 to 17.
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Four bomb-disposal and K9 handlers from the Regional Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Canine Unit (RECU) 13 — Chief Master Sgt. Mar M. Alipayo, Senior Master Sgt. Charliemen C. Cabiad, Master Sgt. Anthony Gil D. Arienza, and Patrolman Karl C. Capundang — received the Medalya ng Kagalingan (PNP Medal of Merit) for their deployment during the Bangsamoro parliamentary elections.
Suguilon commended the personnel for their discipline and role in maintaining order during the regional elections.
“Each medal symbolizes not only your individual excellence but also our collective commitment as PRO-13 personnel to upholding integrity, professionalism, and dedicated public service,” Suguilon said.
Civilian employee Shelly Zezen S. Cabiling received the Medalya ng Pagkilala (PNP Recognition Medal) in recognition of her 10 years of service as Administrative Assistant I at the Gigaquit Municipal Police Station in Surigao del Norte. /mcm
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