The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) on Friday thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for naming five Philippine National Police (PNP) camps and real properties in the region after heroic Bicolano police officers.
In an interview, PRO5 spokesperson Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib said President Marcos’ issuance of Proclamation Nos. 429 and 430 last Dec. 20, 2023 pay homage to the heroic Bicolano members of the PNP who have exhibited “unwavering dedication and sacrifice in their commitment to protect and serve the community.”
“The camps and properties that are named after these brave heroes are a symbol of the gratitude and respect that the Bicol region has for them. These locations serve as a testament to their tireless efforts in preserving peace and security in the area,” Calubaquib said.
Under Proclamation Order 429, the President named the donated lot to the PNP in Pasacao, Camarines Sur as Camp Brigadier General Ludovico Padilla Arejola.
Arejola was a patriotic revolutionist and native son of Camarines Sur who fought against the Americans during the Filipino-American War in the province.
The donated lot to the PRO5 where the Albay Police Provincial Office is now situated is named Camp Captain Salvador Jaucian del Rosario Sr.
Del Rosario, a native of Ligao City, Albay, was a war veteran and death march survivor who died in the line of duty after volunteering in a mopping out operation of Japanese snipers in Mt. Quittwinan, Camalig, Albay on April 29, 1945.
The present location of the Camarines Sur Police Provincial Office was named Camp Colonel Juan Querubin Miranda.
Miranda was the first representative of the 1st District of Camarines Sur from 1946-1949. He led the revolution against the Japanese invaders and authored the law declaring Naga City an independent Chartered City in Camarines Sur.
The President also named the 50th Maneuver Company Regional Mobile Force Battalion 5 in Barangay Esperanza, Pilar, Sorsogon as Camp Police Max Jim Ramirez Tria.
Tria, a native of Virac, Catanduanes, was a member of the “Fallen 44” and was known as the “Last Man Standing” during the bloody encounter in Mamasapano, Maguindanao on January 25, 2015.
Meanwhile, Marcos’ Proclamation 430 renamed the Camarines Sur 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company Headquarters as Camp 2LT Carlos Rafael Paz Imperial.
Imperial, who was a member of the Philippine Constabulary, displayed gallantry and bravery in an encounter against 40 heavily armed Communist Terrorists at Sitio Bariis, Brgy. San Jose, Tinambac, Camarines Sur on February 8, 1989.
“Thank you, Mr. President. This gesture will serve as a reminder that their sacrifices will never be forgotten, and their contributions will always be acknowledged,” Calubaquib said. (PNA)
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