The Regional Peace and Order Council – 7 strongly supports and commends Provincial Peace and Order Council Chairperson Gwendolyn Garcia for declaring a total all-out war against illegal drugs in the entire Province of Cebu.
The Council passed the two resolutions which were moved by RPOC-7 Member and Secretariat Head, DILG-7 Director Leocadio Trovela and seconded by NAPOLCOM Office of the Assistant Regional Director Officer-in-Charge Atty. Risty Sibay during the 3rd quarterly meeting of RPOC-7 for 2022 presided by RPOC Vice Chairperson, PRO-7 Director BGEN Roque Eduardo Vega on September 30.
To recall, Governor Garcia declared a total all-out war against illegal drugs in the province and urged all local chief executives of the component local government units in the province and officials of local and national government agencies to unite in this endeavor.
The said declaration was adopted and supported by the Provincial Development Council, Provincial Peace and Order Council, Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council, and Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council through a joint resolution passed during their meeting on September 15.
Meanwhile, the RPOC-7 also passed a resolution commending Vega, who is set to retire this October, for his dedication and leadership, thus contributing to the success and strengthening of the Council. He was given a Certificate of Appreciation and a short AVP tribute.
Also during the RPOC-7 meeting was the presentation by the member agencies of situationer reports on peace and order, drug situation, anti-insurgency and counter-terrorism, maritime safety administration and security, status on Support to Barangay Development Program, and National Crime Prevention Week celebration in the region.