ILOILO City – The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) honored exemplary police officers and barangay tanods in a flag-raising ceremony on November 4 at the PRO-6 Multi-purpose Hall, Camp General Martin Teofilo B. Delgado here.
Police Major Eugene Tolentino and Patrolman Jameson Pataytay of the Bacolod City Police Office were awarded the Medalya ng Kadakilaan (PNP Heroism Medal) for a successful anti-illegal drug operation that led to the capture of high-value suspects.
Additionally, Police Major Eric Doronilla and Police Senior Master Sergeant Konnan Tampos of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office received the Medalya ng Kagalingan (PNP Medal of Merit) for arresting a regional most-wanted criminal.
Non-Uniformed Personnel (NUP) Garry Bañares from the Regional Logistics and Research Development Division received the Medalya ng Kasanayan (PNP Efficiency Medal) after being named Best NUP at the supervisory level during the 123rd Police Service Anniversary.
Brigadier General Jack Wanky, PRO-6 director, presented the awards.
The ceremony also recognized outstanding barangay tanods for their contributions to peace and order:
Outstanding Individual Tanod Awards:
* 1st Place – Tanod Alex Alang, Barangay V, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
* 2nd Place – Tanod Arturo Severo, Barangay Pandan, Dingle, Iloilo
* 3rd Place – Jose Renie Colindon, Barangay Union, Nabas, Aklan
Outstanding Group Tanod Awards:
* Highly Urbanized Cities – Barangay Taculing, Bacolod City
* Component Cities – Barangay V, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
* First to Third Class Municipalities – Barangay Semirara, Caluya, Antique
* Fourth to Sixth Class Municipalities – Barangay Constancia, San Lorenzo, Guimaras
Barangay Constancia, San Lorenzo, Guimaras, received the Hall of Fame Award for winning three consecutive years. The plaques were accepted by respective punong barangays and tanods.
Wanky commended the dedication and volunteerism of the awardees.
“We deeply appreciate the accomplishments of our police personnel and barangay tanods. Their actions in maintaining peace and order serve as an inspiration,” he said./PN
