PNP distributes new equipment to boost operations in Western Visayas

PNP distributes new equipment to boost operations in Western Visayas
ILOILO. Police Brigadier General Jack Wanky leads the turnover of newly acquired equipment at Camp Delgado, Iloilo City, on March 24, 2025.Photo courtesy of PRO 6
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THE Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO 6) distributed newly acquired equipment and items to various police units in the region during a turnover and blessing ceremony on March 24, 2025.

PRO 6 Director Police Brigadier General Jack Wanky emphasized the importance of the equipment and items in improving performance and delivering quality police service to Western Visayas citizens.

He also emphasized the importance of proper use and maintenance of the equipment.

"I enjoin you to remind our personnel, particularly the end-users, to put a premium on the proper use, maintenance, and care of this equipment for optimal use. Encourage them to be responsible stewards of the PNP properties," he added.

Among the items distributed were 294 basic assault rifles, including 124 Dasan, 146 Galil, and 24 Emtan units; 216 rounds of 40mm ammunition; 21 monocular night vision devices; 170 enhanced combat helmets; and seven generators.

Police units also received 45 handheld radios, 58 tires for personnel carrier 4x4 vehicles, 70 tires for patrol jeep 4x2 vehicles, 1,750 raincoats, 1,016 life vests, and 10 light motor vehicles.

The equipment was turned over to Colonel Joeresty Coronica of Bacolod City Police Office, Colonel Kim Legada of Iloilo City Police Office, Colonel Rhea Santos of Guimaras Police Provincial Office, Colonel Arnel Ramos of Aklan Police Provincial Office, Colonel Albert Tapulao of Capiz Police Provincial Office, Colonel Lea Rose Peña of Antique Police Provincial Office, Colonel Rainero De Chavez of Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office, and Colonel Victorino Romanillos Jr. of Regional Mobile Force Battalion in Western Visayas to enhance operational readiness and strengthen public safety efforts in the region. (Leo Solinap)

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