POLL DUTY. Some of the soldiers who will secure elections in Eastern Visayas during a send-off ceremony on May 4, 2022 at the police regional headquarters in Palo, Leyte.A top official of the Philippine Army has asked the public to be vigilant against possible distraction in voting centers and intimidation of voters on Election Day. (PNA photo by Sarwell Meniano) TACLOBAN CITY - A top official of the Philippine Army has asked the public to be vigilant against possible distractions and intimidation of voters on Election Day. Army's 8th Infantry Division commander Maj. Gen. Edgardo de Leon on Thursday urged the public to report possible election-related violence or disturbance in the voting process. "If you notice that someone will attempt to distract voting, just inform our police and soldiers at checkpoints and we will immediately respond. We cannot cover all areas in Eastern Visayas that's why we need reports from concerned citizens," De Leon told reporters. The offi
Published December 17, 2020, 8:31 AM
PALO, Leyte – More than P51 million worth of new vehicles and firearms were turned over by the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) to different police units in Eastern Visayas on Wednesday, a report from Camp Ruperto K. Kangleon here said.
Police officers attend the blessing of the newly acquired police cars. (Photo by: PRO 8/Restituto A. Cayubit)
PRO-8 Regional Information Officer Lt. Col. Ma. Bella Rentuaya told the Manila Bulletin that the turnover was in line with the objective to enhance law enforcement operations in Eastern Visayas.
Rentuaya said that PRO 8 has issued 33 new patrol jeeps single bab 4×2 (Toyota Hi-lux) and 300 units of 5.56mm basic assault rifle (BAR) “Galil ACE 22N” to its various line units on Wednesday at the PRO 8 Grandstand,