DILG-7 Regional Director Leocadio Trovela commended the police force for going the extra mile in ensuring orderly implementation of community quarantine and COVID-19 health protocols in Central Visayas during the 120th Police Service Anniversary at the Police Regional Office (PRO)-7 Headquarters in Cebu City today, October 12, 2021.
In his message, Dir. Trovela honored the men and women of the Philippine National Police (PNP) who sacrificed in the name of public service and duty to our nation, especially in these trying times.
“Nearly two years since the pandemic and the PNP remains strong and unshaken. You went over and beyond your mandate to battle the faceless enemies. I know our battle is not yet over, as according to experts and scientists that it may take years before we totally get rid of COVID-19. We must continue our hard work until we defeat this unseen enemy,” he said.
Dir. Trovela led the presentation of awards to this year’s awardees for Individual Awards, Unit Awards, and Special Unit Awards.
“With PNP today, I am proud to say that your organization is a force to reckon with. We have witnessed your efforts and dedication to achieve your organizational goals. Indeed, faithful compliance to the principle of “integrity” requires the highest degree of discipline in a person, since it requires self-sacrifice and self-restraint,” he said.
The 120th Police Service Anniversary carried the theme: Hangad na Kalinisan sa Kapulisan, Kapaligiran, at Komunidad; Ibayong Gampanan para sa Pangkapulisang Integridad. Medalya ng Papuri were given to deserving PNP personnel and police unit for the outstanding service they have rendered to the organization.
“Let me extend my warmest congratulations and felicitations to this year’s Individual, Unit, and Special Unit Awardees. Your excellent performance will never go unnoticed. Continue to showcase the best in you, while inspiring others in service,” added Dir. Trovela.