CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – After more than two decades of hard work in terms of operational and administrative aspects, finally, the Police Regional Police Office 3 stationed at Camp Prospero Olivas, emerged as winner in the search for the Outstanding Regional Police Office 2019-2020 besting 16 others regions nationwide.
“Our efforts and hardwork in keeping Central Luzon one of the most peaceful places in the country has paid off. Higher headquarters recognizes the good job of our men and women in the region,” said BGen. Valeriano de Leon, director of PRO3.
De Leon received the streamer award and plaque of recognition from CPNP General Guillermo Eleazar during simple ceremony held at national police headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City Thursday coinciding with the 120th police service anniversary.
“This is a morale boosting recognition and we humbly attribute this to the officers and men in the field and to our civilian employees who have unselfishly contributed in making PRO3 the best regional office,” De Leon said in a statement,
He also thanked his predecessor Lt. General Rhodel Sermonia for giving the best for PRO3.
PRO3 covers the provinces of Aurora, Bulacan, Bataan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales including Olongapo City and Angeles City. It has 12,000-strong policemen scattered in different provincial and city police offices.
Central Luzon, the third biggest region in the country has a population of 12, 422, 172. Industries and other big businesses including Clark Freeport and Subic Freeport are situated in the region making it difficult for the police to safeguard the entire area.
“This recognition will serve as an inspiration for us to work hard tirelessly to fulfill our commitment in combating criminality”, said De Leon.
He also attributed the achievement to the people of Central Luzon and various stakeholders including the local government for their support to the police.“We also share this feat with our stakeholders and all local government units who have been extending their support in making number one.” De Leon stressed