THE Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO 6) recognized outstanding personnel and tested its 5-minute response readiness during flag-raising and awarding ceremonies around 8 a.m. July 7, 2025.
Police Brigadier General Josefino Ligan, acting regional director of PRO 6, led the event with Prosecutor II Flosemer Chris Gonzales, chairperson of the Legal Cooperation Cluster in Western Visayas and the Justice Sector Legal Assistance Team (JFLAT) of the Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-Elcac 6) in Western Visayas, as guest of honor and speaker.
In his message, Gonzales congratulated the recipients and called for continued unity among law enforcement and civilian stakeholders.
“It is my prayer and my fervent hope that we will continue to work together until every last NPA member and their supporters are neutralized and Western Visayas shall have attained a just and lasting peace,” Gonzales said.
He also reminded PRO 6 personnel to remain steadfast in their mission to serve the public with integrity and discipline.
Another highlight of the event was a live simulation exercise that tested the 5-minute response protocol aligned with the core pillars of Police General Nicolas Torre III, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP).
Ligan personally observed the readiness of the Iloilo City Police Office (Icpo) and the Malay Municipal Police Station (MPS) under the Aklan Police Provincial Office (Akppo). Both units successfully executed their simulated response in under five minutes, demonstrating operational preparedness and a strong commitment to public safety—particularly in the key tourism hub of Boracay Island.
4th Regional Director’s Cup
Seven individual awardees and four police teams received the Philippine National Police Efficiency Medal (Medalya ng Kasanayan) for their exemplary performance during the 4th Regional Director’s Cup held from June 17 to June 22, 2025, at the same venue’s firing range.
The individual awardees were:
Police Colonel Kim P. Legada – Champion, Senior Police Commissioned Officer (PCO) Category
Police Major Joey C. Mara – Champion, Junior PCO Category
Police Senior Master Sergeant Ryan D. Descalzota – Champion, Senior Police Non-Commissioned Officer (PNCO) Category and overall champion of the 4th Regional Director’s Cup
Police Corporal Oscar J. Sumergido – Champion, Junior PNCO Category
Police Lieutenant Colonel Lindley T. Barrientos – Champion, PCO Lady Shooter Category
Police Senior Master Sergeant Sherry Anne A. Silverio – Champion, PNCO Lady Shooter Category
Non-Uniformed Personnel Sheryl F. Hurtada – Champion, NUP Lady Shooter Category
Team category champions included:
Regional Headquarters Support Unit 6 – Champion, Regional Headquarters Level
Aklan Police Provincial Office (Akppo) – Champion, Police Provincial and City Police Office Level
Regional Mobile Force Battalion in Western Visayas (RMFB 6) – Champion, Mobile Forces Level
Police Security Protection Unit in Western Visayas – Champion, Regional Support Unit Level
The activity was also attended by the PRO 6 Command Group, Regional and Personal Staff, chiefs of national support units, and other PRO 6 personnel. (Leo Solinap)