RD BAZAR reminds PROCOR COPS not to solicit from the Public
The Regional Director of the Police Regional Office Cordillera (PROCOR), PBGEN MAFELINO ASPERO BAZAR, once again reminded PROCOR cops to refrain from soliciting and accepting gifts during this holiday season.
“Pinapaalalahanan ko yung mga tauhan natin na huwag na sila mag-solicit at huwag tatanggap ng anumang regalo lalo na kung ito ay makakaapekto sa pagbibigay nila ng serbisyo sa ating mga kababayan” PBGEN BAZAR said in a statement.
“Mabuti man ang inyong intensyon, kapag nag-solicit kayo maaring ma-interpret ito ng ibang tao na mali o masama na magdudulot naman sa pagkakasira ng ating pangalan bilang isang organisasyon” PBGEN BAZAR added.
Further, PBGEN BAZAR urged the public to avoid giving gifts to the police even if it is as a sign of their appreciation.
“Sa ating mga kababayan iwasan po natin na magbigay ng regalo sa ating mga kapulisan dahil natanggap na po nila ang kanilang year-end bonus at iba pang cash incentives, sapat na po iyon,” PBGEN BAZAR stated.
PBGEN BAZAR also warned PROCOR cops that any police officer who would be found to be engaged in solicitation for the holiday season would face administrative and criminal charges under Republic Act No. 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.
Section 3 of RA 6713 prohibits public officials including elective and appointive officials and employees, permanent or temporary, whether in the career or non-career service, to include military and police personnel, whether or not they receive compensation, regardless of amount from soliciting or accepting gifts, favors, loans or anything of monetary value in the course of their official duties. Thus, government workers are reminded not to accept gifts nor solicit for items to be raffled during Christmas party or holiday celebration.
On other hand, the Regional Director commended those police officers who opted to share their blessings by giving back to the community.
“May mga reports din naman ako na narereceive na yung mga kapulisan natin dito sa Cordillera noong nareceive nila yung mga bonus nila eh nag-initiate sila ng mga community outreach, may mga classes din na nagcelebrate ng anniversary sa pamamagitan ng pagtulong sa ating mga kababayan,” the Regional Director stated. (PROCOR-PIO)
