Acorda commends NCRPO for keeping peace in Metro Manila
PHILIPPINE National Police chief General Benjamin C. Acorda Jr. on Friday commended the National Capital Region Police Office headed by Major Gen. Edgar Alan O. Okubo for a job well done in keeping peace and order in Metro Manila.
The top cop particularly commended officers and men of the NCRPO for their unwavering dedication and hard work in ensuring the safety and security of the community during recent major events such as the Holy Week observance, the Labor Day celebration and the ongoing summer vacation period.
On Friday, the PNP chief was honored by the NCRPO as he made a command visit to the Metro Manila police headquarters in Camp Bagong Diwa in Bicutan, Taguig City. Gen. Acorda used to be an NCRPO Deputy Regional Director for Administration.
In his speech, Gen. Acorda expressed his gratitude to the NCRPO personnel for their service to the country.
“Your unwavering commitment to your duties is highly commendable, and I want to express my gratitude for your service to our country,” he told the Metro Manila police personnel. He also emphasized the importance of a unified and collaborative approach towards nation-building, rallying behind his call for “Serbisyong Nagkakaisa”.
The PNP chief likewise outlined his Five-Focused Agenda, which will guide the NCRPO toward a more effective and efficient police force.
The agenda includes aggressive and honest law enforcement operations, personnel morale and welfare, integrity enhancement, ICT development, and community engagement.
He also assured the NCRPO of his commitment to support them in their intensified efforts against criminality, drugs, insurgency, terrorism, and corruption through proactive policing and intelligence-driven operations.
“Together, we work towards a common goal of creating a safer, more secure, and progressive National Capital Region. By joining forces, we can achieve great things and build a better future for all,” Gen. Acorda said.
