Police officials feted for roles in peaceful ASEAN meetings

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THE Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7) welcomed the peaceful conduct of the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026 held in separate places in Cebu and Bohol on Jan. 15 to Feb. 1.

The PRO-7 reported that no major incidents were recorded during the entire duration of the ASEAN meetings that were attended by senior ministers and tourism leaders from ASEAN-member states.

With the success, officials and personnel tasked to secure the series of events were recognized during the flag-raising ceremony on Monday, Feb. 2, at the Camp Sergio Osmeña Sr.

Awarded with “Medalya ng Kagalingan” were Col. Abubakar Mangelen Jr, commander, Sub-site Task Group (STG), Cebu Province; Col. Agosto Daskeo, commander, STG Lapu-Lapu City, and Col. George Ylanan, commander, STG Cebu City.

The three police officials were commended for their effective management of security operations during the ASEAN events.

A “Medalya ng Papuri” was also awarded to Ylanan after members of the Cebu City police successfully prevented a group of riders from entering the South Road Properties (SRP) to hold a protest rally while the meetings were ongoing at a hotel.

Also commended were Lt. Col. Paterno Domondon Jr., Force Commander of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 7, Capt. Kentbel Ceasar Parcon, Station Commander of the Waterfront Police Station, and Staff Sgt. Juniel Rabago.

Also receiving “Medal of Merit” were Col. Patricio Degay Jr. and other Task Unit Commanders that included Col. Pobleo Mariano Magistrado, Col. Rogelio Abran Jr., Col. Bryan Gregorio, Col. Jay Guillermo, Col. Mario Cristino Lucero, Col. Elmer Cinco, Lt. Col. Wildemar Tiu, Lt. Col. Mari-Len Ignacio, Lt. Col. Errol Garchitorena, Lt. Col. Verminn Suen, and Maj. Arnulfo Jacaban Jr.

The PRO-7 deployed more than 5,000 police personnel to help secure the event.

Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, chief of PRO-7, said the professionalism and discipline shown by the security personnel heavily contributed to the successful holding of the international event.

“These operations required careful planning, coordinated enforcement, and sustained commitment at all levels. Through discipline and professionalism, Team PRO 7 delivered under pressure. Today’s flag raising ceremony recognizes these efforts and the sacrifices of our personnel and their families,” Maranan said during the awarding ceremony.(CDB)