On 9th August, 2016, CG Abdullah met Chief of Philippine National Police (PNP) General Ronald Dela Rosa in Davao City. In attendance were the Mayor of BanayBanay Hon. Adalia Tambuang and husband and Governor of Davao Oriental Hon. Nelson Dayanghirang.
PNP Director Ronald dela Rosa lauded the efforts of all members of the Police Regional Office (PRO)-Davao as it celebrated the 115th Police Service Anniversary in Davao City on Tuesday. With the theme: "Hamon ng Pagbabago, Pinag-ibayong Serbisyo", the celebration was filled with laughter as the PNP director talked about his experience and made jokes while he delivered his speech.
Dela Rosa lauded the policemen for strictly implementing campaigns against illegal drugs, such as Project Barrel and Oplan Tokhang; and the security measures in Davao region, among the other projects and programs of the PNP. "The campaign against the illegal drugs has just started”, dela Rosa said.
Dela Rosa also said that the PNP is waging war against its members who have been involved into illegal drug trade. He added that the police can only be effective in its campaign against illegal drugs if they will also have internal cleansing.
The PNP director ordered all PRO-Davao personnel to continue their war against drugs, criminality and corruption. He also directed the police to continue ensuring the safety and security of every Filipino. Meanwhile, dela Rosa awarded police officers including Davao City Police Office (DCPO) Director Senior Superintendent Michael John Dubria, police personnel and non-police personnel for their outstanding performances during the celebration.
Dela Rosa has also turned over 20 Mahindra vehicles to be distributed to Davao City and provincial police offices in the region. PRO-Davao also inaugurated its Tokhang War Room and two other offices.
Consulate General of Malaysia
Davao City
Philippines
9th August, 2016