NAPOLCOM-R3

RECENT ACTIVITIES

KAPIHANN 2023

Dir. Julieta P. Rañeses, MNSA, CESO IV, graced the regular monthly meeting of the Pampanga Press Club dubbed as “Kapihan” on September 6, 2023, at Swissotel, Clark, Pampanga. During the radio interview, Dir. Rañeses briefed the press on the National Police Commission’s services, with an emphasis on the 29th National Crime Prevention Week Celebration. She highlighted the importance of the active engagement of the community in crime prevention and suppression. Thus, she enjoined everyone to participate in the week-long celebration.

CSOP MOA SIGNING AT CASTILLEJOS, ZAMBALES

Dir. Julieta P. Rañeses, MNSA, CESO IV, led the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the Community and Service-Oriented Policing (CSOP) System of the Municipalities of Castillejos and Subic, Zambales, on August 2, 2023, conducted at Castillejos Municipal Hall, Castillejos, Zambales. The MOA was entered into by the triumvirate composed of Castillejos Mayor, Hon. Jeffrey D. Khonghun, and Subic Mayor, Hon. Jonathan John F. Khonghun; PMaj. Michael R. Udal and PLt. Col. Rommel E. Geneblazo, Chiefs of Police of Castillejos and Subic, respectively; and Representatives from various sectors and stakeholders. The signing was also witnessed by Atty. Kristofferson D. Diwas, NAPOLCOM Provincial Officer for Zambales and PCol. Ricardo S. Pangan, Jr., Provincial Director of Zambales Police Provincial Office. During the meeting, both local chief executives expressed their utmost support and cooperation to the programs and projects of the NAPOLCOM and PNP to ensure the peace and order and public safety in the community.

CELEBRATION OF 28TH PCR MONTH CULMINATING ACTIVITY AT PRO3

Dir. Julieta P. Rañeses, MNSA, CESO IV, culminated the celebration of the 28th Police Community Relationship (PCR) Month with the theme, “Serbisyong Nagkakaisa para sa Ligtas at Maunlad na Pamayanan,” during the Monday Flag Raising Ceremony at Police Regional Office No. 3, Camp Olivas, City of San Fernando, Pampanga, on July 31, 2023. Dir. Rañeses congratulated the PRO3 on the successful conduct of the activities during the PCR Month Celebration. She further encouraged that these activities should not only be undertaken during July but all year round as police and community partnership plays an integral role in the maintenance of peace and order and public safety. The activity was also highlighted with the awarding of personnel in recognition of their outstanding efforts and significant PCR activities within the Region.

CSOP MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT SIGNING AT AURORA

Dir. Julieta P. Rañeses, MNSA, CESO IV, spearheaded the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the Community and Service-Oriented Policing (CSOP) System on July 26, 2023, at Aurora Police Provincial Office, Baler, Aurora. The MOA was entered into by the members of the triumvirate composed of Local Chief Executives (represented by Hon. Ariel S. Bitong, Mayor of Maria, Aurora), the Community (represented by Hon. Maria Elena Nicer, Liga ng mga Barangay President), the PNP (represented by PCol. Myles Angel S. Pascual, Provincial Director, Aurora PPO and Chiefs of Police from different police stations in Aurora) and Dir. Rañeses. The signing was also witnessed by Dir. Ener P. Cambronero, CESE, DILG Provincial Director for Aurora and Ms. Doly Q. Porqueriño, NAPOLCOM Provincial Officer for Aurora. During the activity, lectures on Peace and Order and Public Safety (POPS) Plan Formulation, Community and Service-Oriented Policing (CSOP) System and Powers and Functions of Local Chief Executives as NAPOLCOM Deputies were conducted. The CSOP MOA intends to strengthen the system of coordinative and cooperative mechanisms through the establishment of the triumvirate with the end in view of promoting and enhancing peace and order and public safety in the locality.

PNP GENDER SENSITIVITY TRAINING AND SEMINAR WORKSHOP

Dir. Julieta P. Raňeses, MNSA, CESO IV, graced the PNP Gender Sensitivity Training and Seminar Workshop for members of the Gender and Development Focal Point System (GFPS) Executive Committee (EXECOM) as the Guest of Honor and Speaker on July 18-20, 2023, at MG Grand Hotel, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Subic, Zambales. In her speech, Dir. Raňeses encouraged PNP EXECOM to integrate gender issues and concerns in the formulation of strategies and policies to ensure that the PNP organization remains gender-responsive. She further reminded the participants that the main goal of gender and development is to eliminate all forms of discrimination and marginalization so that everyone can have equal access and opportunity to basic services. The training, which was initiated by the PNP Directorate for Police Community Relations, was a part of the month-long celebration of Police Community Relations Month with the theme, “Serbisyong Nagkakaisa para sa Ligtas at Maunlad na Pamayanan”.

PCRM CULMINATING PROGRAM AT BATAAN PPO

Atty. Rominagrace A. Yadao, Provincial Officer of Bataan, graced the Culminating Program of the PCR Month on July 31, 2023, held at Bataan PPO, Camp Cirilo Tolentino, Balanga City, Bataan. The program was attended by the key officers, Chiefs of Police led by PCol. Palmer Z. Tria, Provincial Director of Bataan PPO. Atty. Yadao served as the Guest of Honor and Speaker as she emphasized that shared responsibility is a crucial pillar of success. Every agency in the government must collaborate to create a community with shared opportunities and shared benefits to pave the way for a peaceful, orderly, and progressive Bataan. Furthermore, Atty. Yadao was able to speak with the key officers and convey the message that NAPOLCOM is a partner in their efforts to better serve the public.

TREE PLANTING ACTIVITY IN CONNECTION WITH 28TH PCRM MONTH

Dir. Julieta P. Raňeses, MNSA, CESO IV, led the NAPOLCOM R3 contingents in the Tree Planting Activity conducted on July 13, 2023, at the Crucifixion site, Brgy. San Pedro Cutud, City of San Fernando, Pampanga. The activity was initiated by the Regional Police Community Affairs and Development Division (RCADD) headed by PCol. Marites Salvadora in coordination with Brgy. San Pedro Cutud under the chairmanship of Hon. Mat Ryan Dela Cruz. The tree planting activity is a part of the month-long celebration of Police Community Relations Month with the theme, “Serbisyong Nagkakaisa para sa Ligtas at Maunlad na Pamayanan”.

28TH POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS MONTH THEME: "SERBISYONG NAGKAKAISA PARA SA LIGTAS AT MAUNLAD NA PAMAYANAN"

Dir. Julieta P. Raneses, MNSA, CESO IV, officially opened the celebration of the 28th Police Community Relations Month with the theme, “Serbisyong Nagkakaisa para sa Ligtas at Maunlad na Pamayanan,” during the Flag Raising Ceremony at Police Regional Office No. 3, Camp Olivas, City of San Fernando, on July 3, 2023. Hon. Viandrei Nicole J. Cuevas, Mayor of Palayan City, Nueva Ecija, graced the kick-off ceremony as the Guest of Honor and Speaker. During the ceremony, personnel from the Regional Community Affairs and Development Division (RCADD) were accorded with medals in recognition of their significant accomplishment in the field of police-community relations. The PCR Month is being celebrated every July of each year pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 764 issued on January 24, 2005. It aims to foster closer interaction between the community and the police in handling peace and order situations and to enhance police image in order to gain support from the community for the effective discharge of police functions in the attainment of a peaceful and orderly society.

OATH TAKING AND DONNING OF RANKS OF NEWLY PROMOTED POLICE COLONELS

Dir. Julieta P. Rañeses, MNSA, CESO IV, graced the Oath Taking and Donning of Ranks of newly promoted Police Colonels of Police Regional Office No. 3 on June 5, 2023, at Patrol Hall, PRO3 Multi-Purpose Building, Camp Olivas, City of San Fernando, Pampanga. PBGen. Jose S. Hidalgo, Jr, PRO3 Regional Director, officiated the oath-taking and donning of ranks of PCol. Fe G. Greñas, Chief, Regional Information and Communications Technology Division and PCol. Jean I. Dela Torre, Chief, Regional Comptrollership Division.

INSTITUTIONALIZATION EVALUATION PROCESS (IEP)

Dir. Julieta P. Rañeses, MNSA, CESO IV, attended the PRO3 Institutionalization Evaluation Process (IEP) Third-Party Audit Exit Briefing on June 1, 2023, at Police Regional Office No. 3, Camp Olivas, City of San Fernando, Pampanga. During the conference, PBGen. Victor V. Arevalo, Director, Center for Police Strategy Management (CPSM), presented the IEP Audit Findings wherein he commended the PRO3 for achieving exemplary results, thus, PRO3 is found to be ready for revalidation.

LAB FOR ALL: CELEBRATING THE 150TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF TARLAC PROVINCE

Dir. Julieta P. Raňeses, MNSA, CESO IV, Regional Director, together with Atty. Sim C. Flores, Provincial Officer for Tarlac, attended the “Lab for All” as part of the 150th Founding Anniversary of the Tarlac Province conducted on May 30, 2023, at Diwa ng Tarlac, Bulwagan ng Kanlahi, Tarlac City, Tarlac. The said activity was part of the campaign of Atty. Marie Louise Araneta-Marcos, First Lady of the Republic of the Philippines. This momentous event was attended by the first lady herself, Atty. Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. (Secretary of the Interior and Local Government), USEC. Enrique Tayag (Undersecretary for Health for FICT North and Central Luzon), Hon. Caroline Tanchay of SAGIP Partylist, Hon. Susan A. Yap (Governor of Tarlac). After the program, interfacing with Tarlac Local Chief Executives, Sanggunian Members, and Heads of various government agencies was conducted.

COMR. RICARDO P. BERNABE III EXECUTIVE VISIT AT PRO3 AND PAMPANGA PPO

Commissioner Ricardo P. Bernabe III, Supervising Commissioner for NAPOLCOM Region 3, was warmly welcomed by NAPOLCOM R3 Regional Director Julieta P. Raňeses, MNSA, CESO IV, Police Regional Office 3 Regional Director PBGen. Jose S. Hidalgo, Jr, key officers, and staff of PRO3 during his Executive Visit on May 18, 2023. Thereafter, Comr. Bernabe III proceeded to Pampanga Police Provincial Office for another Executive Visit where he was graciously received by Pampanga PPO officials led by Provincial Director PCol. Levi Hope B. Basilio. During the meeting, PRO3 and Pampanga PPO presented their accomplishments for the period January to April 2023, and several issues and concerns were likewise raised. Comr. Bernabe III commended both Offices for their performance and further pledged to review policy gaps noted during the discussion with the end in view of uplifting PNP image as well as the morale and welfare of PNP personnel.

NAPOLCOM R3 CELEBRATES ITS 37TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

Commissioner Ricardo P. Bernabe IlI, Supervising Commissioner, joined the NAPOLCOM Regional Office No. 3 in the commemoration of its 37th Founding Anniversary on May 18, 2023. The celebration kicked off with a donation drive to the kids housed at the Reception and Study Center for Children (RSCC) located at Prado Siongco, Lubao, Pampanga. At the RSCC, the activity was highlighted by games, interaction with the children, and the distribution of loot bags to sixty-six (66) children. Thereafter, team building was conducted to strengthen the spirit of kinship among the NAPOLCOM R3 employees at Atlantis Resort Ph at Porac, Pampanga.

2ND QUARTER MEETING SECTORAL COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION (SCDA)

Dir. Julieta P. Raňeses, MNSA, CESO IV, attended the 2nd Quarter Meeting of the Sectoral Committee on Development Administration (SCDA) of the 17th Regional Development Council III on May 16, 2023, at NEDA Regional Office 3 Building, Diosdado Macapagal Government Center, City of San Fernando, Pampanga. During the meeting, Dir. Raňeses presented the 2023 National Crime Prevention Program which focuses on three (3) thematic areas – Organized Crimes, Cybercrime, and Crimes Against Women and Children. The Committee headed by Hon. Christian M. Noveras, SCDA Chairperson, and its member-agencies recommended additional programs, strategies, and activities that could be adopted to enhance the NCPP before its endorsement to the Regional Development Council 3. At the end of the meeting, the Committee expressed its full support for the implementation of the NCPP in the Regional Office to ensure peace and development in Central Luzon.

DIR. JULIETA P. RAÑESES, GRACED THE TRADITIONAL FLAG RAISING CEREMONY AT PRO 3

Dir. Julieta P. Raňeses, MNSA, CESO IV, graced the Traditional Flag Raising Ceremony at Police Regional Office 3 as the Guest of Honor and Speaker on May 15, 2023. During her speech, Dir. Raňeses talked of the challenges besetting the PNP but she encouraged everyone to greet these challenges with courage, resilience, and honor. She further stressed that challenges can make one strong and even better in the performance of one’s sworn duties. She also emphasized that NAPOLCOM, as the overseer of the PNP, would like to see PNP personnel being held on the pedestal by the public and this can be achieved through the close collaboration and great partnership of NAPOLCOM Regional Office 3 and PRO3. Dir. Raňeses, assisted by the Command Group, likewise pinned the medals to deserving Regional Internal Affairs 3 personnel for their commendable performance.

RETIREMENT HONORS OF PMGEN. VALERIANO T. DE LEON

Dir. Julieta P. Rañeses, MNSA, CESO IV, graced the Retirement Honors for PMGen. Valeriano T. De Leon, Director for ICT Management, on May 5, 2023, at Camp BGen. Rafael T. Crame, Quezon City. PMGen. De Leon served as the partner of NAPOLCOM Regional Office No. 3 when he was designated as the Regional Director of Police Regional Office No. 3 from October 7, 2020, to November 1, 2021.

2ND QUARTER REGIONAL PEACE AND ORDER COUNCIL III

Dir. Julieta P. Raňeses, MNSA, CESO IV, attended the 2nd Quarter Meeting of the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) 3 on May 9, 2023, held at Subic Bay Travelers Hotel, Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Governor Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr. (RPOC Chair), presided over the meeting, which was attended by various Local Chief Executives from Region 3 and RPOC member agencies. During the meeting, the Council discussed the present situation of the peace and order program, internal peace and security, crime, and illegal substances in Region 3.

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