Tagbilaran City PNP Successfully Organizes Half Marathon

Close to a thousand runners & physical fitness buffs alike responded to the gun start of the recently- concluded Tagbilaran City Police Station- initiated Half Marathon for a Cause which had the participants race from Tagbilaran City Hall to Brgy. Poblacion in Dauis then Brgy. Poblacion in Baclayon and finish the race at the Tagbilaran City Hall.

waiting for the gun start

 

Jerome Casinillo ruled the men’s category in 1:13:00 followed by Florendo Lapiz and Kenya’s Joseph Murruri who settled for second and third places, respectively. In the women’s category, Lizane Abella outpaced Shashein Angcahan in the exciting race for first and second places. 

PSSG Bryan Villasquina & PSSG Rosemary Dino with the 21K winners

According to TCPS event facilitator PCMS Carl John Legaspi, the half- marathon, organized by TCPS and co- presented by the City LGU in partnership with Bohol Adventure Outdoor Events, one of the prominent race-organizing groups in the Province of Bohol was organized to bring awareness to the DILG Program ‘Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan’ (BIDA), a more holistic anti- drugs campaign to underscore the PNP, PDEA, NBI & other agencies of government's intensified war against drugs. At the same time, race proceeds will go to the Adopt-a-School, Community Outreach, and the TCPS Livelihood project beneficiaries that include the city’s public elementary schools and Tagbilaran City’s Urban Poor Associations.

During the brief opening program, TCPS Chief of Police PLTCOL Homobuno R. Sayon shared that the turn- out exceeded their expectations and he extended his gratitude to everyone who supported the event; the City LGU headed by Mayor Jane Yap, partners, sponsors, volunteers and the entire Bohol running community which made the event truly successful. City Mayor Jane Yap also expressed her jubilation with the event’s success and looks forward to a stronger partnership with the City PNP and Bohol’s growing number of fitness buffs.

City PNP & City Mayor Jane Yap Launch Police Mobile Library Project

The Tagbilaran City Police Station culminated the nationwide 27th PNP Police Community Relations (PCR) Month with the launching of Project REAL (Reading Enhancement, Assessment & Literacy) at the Plaza Rizal on July 27, 2022.

Police Chief Real, Dep Chief Dacullo join Mayor Yap in ribbon-cutting rites, 

Dubbed “Libro Mo, Pag- laum Ko” and in partnership with the city govt. of Tagbilaran led by City Mayor Jane Yap, the police mobile library for out- of- school youths aims to visit all the 15 city barangays during the entirety of the reading & educational program. According to TCPS Chief of Police PLtCol Regie P. Real “This is just the start of PNP’s very own humble contribution to the city authorities’ thrust & commitment on education and especially geared towards the less privileged of the youth”

During the said activity, the City PNP also presented plaques of appreciation to individuals and institutions for their support to the success of its peace & order programs. Among these year’s awardees are Atty. Lord Marapao IV, City Advisory Council Chairman, Ms. Juvie Calacat, Bohol Bankers Association President, Engr. Winefredo Salas, TESDA Bohol Provincial Director, Pastor Reysam Carvero, Spiritual Life Coach, lifestyle writer Raul Gatal, Mr. Jose Floro Ringca, Tagb City KKDAT President, philanthropist Ms. Dalareich Polot and Tagb. City Health Officer Dr. Jeia Pondoc.

Police mobile library now
ready to serve the city 

In her message for the Tagbilaran City Police Station force, guests, awardees and out- of- school youth, Mayor Yap expressed her administration’s joy and pride in having the City PNP as its partner not only in peace- keeping but also in community- building. "Education has always been close to my heart and the City PNP's project is much welcome because it would augment our resources. I vow to continue what Mayor Baba Yap has started especially access to free education from daycare to high school. We also have free college education for qualified recipients at Tagbilaran City College." 

Mayor Yap speaks to the 
young of Tagbilaran 

She has thrown her all- out support for the project through the donation of digital TV systems and educational materials. 

City PNP & Dunkin Donuts serves refreshments to guests

Police Community Relations (PCR) is an integral part of the PNP which is aimed at strenghtening the partnership between the police, the community and the stakeholders through activities and programs that promote and develop mutual trust, cooperation and participation.