13 December 2005
OPINION: 104th PNP bldg., and still counting
SMORGASBOARD
Liway Manantan-Yparraguirre
GENERAL Arturo C. Lomibao, Philippine National Police chief, led the ceremonial groundbreaking for the new police station/building of the Mangatarem police unit last December 3. (Construction work has actually started).
Lomibao’s goal is to construct at least 100 police stations before he retires July next year. “What I am doing is to look at the morale of the men and women in uniform. When I retire, I can satisfy myself ya timmulongak during my term as PNP chief,” he remarked.
The general has in fact surpassed his target as the one being constructed in Mangatarem is the 104th. They were supposed to groundbreak in Aguilar that same afternoon but Mayor Evangelista said the lot available is only 360 sq.m. or below the required 400 sq.m. Lomibao assured him that will do and told the mayor to prepare everything while they at Camp Crame will prepare the funding.
The general declared he will continue with his project even past his target as there are more than 500 police stations all over the country which still don’t have their own building. I hope Basista will be one of the priorities as their police station looks miserable (unless it has already been renovated at this time of writing).
Teddy Cruz, former 2nd district congressman now secretary to the mayor of Mangatarem, profusely thanked Lomibao as there have been many promises and pledges in years past from former PNP chiefs but it is only now that their dream is being realized.
The lot was donated by the local government. Funding came from the PNP, plus a counterpart from the LGU and Congressman Amado T. Espino Jr.
Lomibao’s advice to his men: “reciprocate the generosity, give the best kind of service, the best kind of attention and concern to the people.”
With so many police stations being constructed, where is he getting all the funds? This we asked Gen. Lomibao before but the name slipped my mind so I texted him the other day and asked about it again.
He said the budget comes from the Trust Receipts from fees collected by the PNP for firearm licenses, permits and clearances. (They must have collected so big a pile now –Ed)
This is a clear example of the people’s money being given back to them through good police service.
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Congratulations to the Bautista (town) Liga ng mga Barangay basketball team led by Board Member Amadeo T. Espino.
They ruled the 5th district Punong Barangay Basketball Tournament by beating Binalonan in the second game of the best-of-three championship round held last Saturday in Rosales. Aside from the champion’s trophy, they will receive P50,000 cash said tournament director Ramon Morden. Schedule of the awarding ceremonies is still being finalized.
The 5th district Punong Barangay Basketball Tournament was sponsored by fifth district Rep. Mark O. Cojuangco, supported by the board members from the fifth district, the mayors and businessman Rosendo So.
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The Rosales United Stars Athletic Club (RUSAC) is now on its 69th year. RUSAC Premier Rosendo So and his fellow officers were inducted during the opening of the RUSAC Basketball tournament last November.
RUSAC was founded by former minister Conrado ‘Lakay Condring’ Estrella. It’s one of the oldest athletic ball clubs (second?) in the country.
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Before the 2005 South East Asian (SEA) Games started, the PNP chief promised the PNP athletes that promotion awaits the gold medallists among them.
Seventeen (17) policemen participated in the SEA Games, eight acted as coaches (different events) while seven were athletes.
The gold medalists were Police Senior Insp. Nelson A. Pacalso (karatedo-65 kg & below) and PO3 Mitchel B. Martinez (boxing – lightweight 60 kgs.).
Silver medalists were PO2 Christopher Yabut (pencak silat – 50-55 kgs.) and PO2 Reneto E. Tuñacao (arnis – sparing event). PO3 Junel Perania (karatedo – 70 kg below and team kumite), PO2 Juvy Jumuad (pencak silat – 60 kgs) and PO1 Henberd C. Ortalia (table tennis – men’s team) captured bronze in their respective events.
A happy and blessed Christmas for the gold medalists as each will receive P100,000 cash incentive from the Philippine sports body, a trip to Hong Kong Disneyland as promised by First Gentleman Mike Arroyo, not to mention their promotion to the next rank.
Supt. Edgar Basbas, Dagupan City police chief, said Senior Insp. Pacalso is really good.
Liway Manantan-Yparraguirre
GENERAL Arturo C. Lomibao, Philippine National Police chief, led the ceremonial groundbreaking for the new police station/building of the Mangatarem police unit last December 3. (Construction work has actually started).
Lomibao’s goal is to construct at least 100 police stations before he retires July next year. “What I am doing is to look at the morale of the men and women in uniform. When I retire, I can satisfy myself ya timmulongak during my term as PNP chief,” he remarked.
The general has in fact surpassed his target as the one being constructed in Mangatarem is the 104th. They were supposed to groundbreak in Aguilar that same afternoon but Mayor Evangelista said the lot available is only 360 sq.m. or below the required 400 sq.m. Lomibao assured him that will do and told the mayor to prepare everything while they at Camp Crame will prepare the funding.
The general declared he will continue with his project even past his target as there are more than 500 police stations all over the country which still don’t have their own building. I hope Basista will be one of the priorities as their police station looks miserable (unless it has already been renovated at this time of writing).
Teddy Cruz, former 2nd district congressman now secretary to the mayor of Mangatarem, profusely thanked Lomibao as there have been many promises and pledges in years past from former PNP chiefs but it is only now that their dream is being realized.
The lot was donated by the local government. Funding came from the PNP, plus a counterpart from the LGU and Congressman Amado T. Espino Jr.
Lomibao’s advice to his men: “reciprocate the generosity, give the best kind of service, the best kind of attention and concern to the people.”
With so many police stations being constructed, where is he getting all the funds? This we asked Gen. Lomibao before but the name slipped my mind so I texted him the other day and asked about it again.
He said the budget comes from the Trust Receipts from fees collected by the PNP for firearm licenses, permits and clearances. (They must have collected so big a pile now –Ed)
This is a clear example of the people’s money being given back to them through good police service.
*****
Congratulations to the Bautista (town) Liga ng mga Barangay basketball team led by Board Member Amadeo T. Espino.
They ruled the 5th district Punong Barangay Basketball Tournament by beating Binalonan in the second game of the best-of-three championship round held last Saturday in Rosales. Aside from the champion’s trophy, they will receive P50,000 cash said tournament director Ramon Morden. Schedule of the awarding ceremonies is still being finalized.
The 5th district Punong Barangay Basketball Tournament was sponsored by fifth district Rep. Mark O. Cojuangco, supported by the board members from the fifth district, the mayors and businessman Rosendo So.
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The Rosales United Stars Athletic Club (RUSAC) is now on its 69th year. RUSAC Premier Rosendo So and his fellow officers were inducted during the opening of the RUSAC Basketball tournament last November.
RUSAC was founded by former minister Conrado ‘Lakay Condring’ Estrella. It’s one of the oldest athletic ball clubs (second?) in the country.
*****
Before the 2005 South East Asian (SEA) Games started, the PNP chief promised the PNP athletes that promotion awaits the gold medallists among them.
Seventeen (17) policemen participated in the SEA Games, eight acted as coaches (different events) while seven were athletes.
The gold medalists were Police Senior Insp. Nelson A. Pacalso (karatedo-65 kg & below) and PO3 Mitchel B. Martinez (boxing – lightweight 60 kgs.).
Silver medalists were PO2 Christopher Yabut (pencak silat – 50-55 kgs.) and PO2 Reneto E. Tuñacao (arnis – sparing event). PO3 Junel Perania (karatedo – 70 kg below and team kumite), PO2 Juvy Jumuad (pencak silat – 60 kgs) and PO1 Henberd C. Ortalia (table tennis – men’s team) captured bronze in their respective events.
A happy and blessed Christmas for the gold medalists as each will receive P100,000 cash incentive from the Philippine sports body, a trip to Hong Kong Disneyland as promised by First Gentleman Mike Arroyo, not to mention their promotion to the next rank.
Supt. Edgar Basbas, Dagupan City police chief, said Senior Insp. Pacalso is really good.
