PRO1 Holds Send-Off Ceremony for Personnel Bound for SEA Games Duty

November 30, 2019 Provincial

CAMP BGEN OSCAR M FLORENDO – Region 1 top cop and Task Group Commander, La Union, Police Brigadier General Joel S Orduña announced the preparedness and readiness of Police Regional Office 1 (PRO1) and headed earlier (November 26) the ceremonial send-off of personnel under the operational control of Task Group “La Union” for the Southeast Asian Games on November 30 to December 11, 2019 in Marangal Grandstand, Camp Diego M Silang Carlatan, City of San Fernando, La Union.

“A total of 1,281 strong forces and resources from the Philippine National Police, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Army, Philippine Navy, Philippine Air force, Bureau of Fire Protection, Office of the Civil Defense and other government agencies were deployed,” PBGen Orduña said.

He also stressed to the deployed personnel to instil self-discipline, patience and observe “maximum tolerance” and respect for human rights as well.

“We should be prepared for the worst and likewise hope for the best. And, I believe that our strength can stand out with our roles to protect the conduct of SEA Games 2019 and ensure the safety and security of all delegates and participants for the duration of the event,” PBGen Orduña averred.

The personnel who were deployed to provide security coverage for the SEA Games are physically and mentally prepared and were given anti flu vaccine, anti- pneumonia vaccines and multivitamins prior their deployment.

The Regional Chaplain confers the blessing of all deployable personnel for the consecration of their duties and responsibilities in ensuring the peaceful conduct of SEA Games.

Present during the send-off were: Police Major General Emmanuel Luis D Licup, the Director for Operations; Police Brigadier General Rey Lyndon T Lawas, D, PNP TS/STF Commander 30th SEA Games 2019; Brigadier General Henry A Robinson, Jr, Deputy Commander TG Site Central Luzon/Asst. Division Commander, 7ID, PA; Director Peter Paul RG Galvez, DND Liason Officer to the 30th SEA Games; Dir Danilo Cuenca, Regional Director, NTC; Hon Mario Ortega, La Union Vice Governor and Hon Arturo P Valdriz, Mayor, San Juan, La Union.