PRO-CAR STRENGTHENS CAPABILITY: NEW PNP EQUIPMENT TURNED OVER TO ABRA PPO

To enhance the operational capability of the police, PRO-CAR Regional Director, PBGEN DAVID K PEREDO, JR, led the turnover of newly procured police equipment during a blessing and turnover ceremony held at Camp Juan Villamor, Brgy. Calaba, Bangued, Abra on August 7, 2024.

As a highlight of the ceremony, PBGEN PEREDO, JR, handed over 22 units of 5.56mm Basic Assault Rifles “Galil” to the Provincial Director of Abra PPO, PCOL JEREMIAS G OYAWON, and two motorcycles to the Bangued Municipal Police Station (MPS), which were blessed by Rev. Fr. (PCOL) DIONISIO WILLIAM BELENO, Ret.

In his message, PBGEN PEREDO, JR, emphasized the importance of this equipment in enhancing the capability of Abra’s police force and achieving a more effective and credible law enforcement presence.

“I am turning over these 22 units of newly procured 5.56mm Basic Assault Rifles ‘Galil’ to strengthen the firepower of Abra PPO, along with 2 motorcycles specifically allocated to Bangued MPS, which urgently requires such equipment. I expect that this equipment will always be kept serviceable to maximize its utility and serve its purpose,” PBGEN PEREDO, JR, added.

Also present during the activity were the Chief of the Regional Logistics and Research Development Division, PCOL REGUEL B SANTAMARIA, Force Commander of Regional Mobile Force Battalion 15, PCOL RUEL D TAGEL, Chief of the Regional Public Information Office, PLTCOL CAROLINA F LACUATA,  Abra command group, provincial staff, and other personnel from Abra PPO. (PRO-CAR PIO/ File Photos)