Sinas leads groundbreaking of cop quarters in Negros Occidental

BACOLOD CITY –– Philippine National Police chief General Debold Sinas on Sunday led the groundbreaking ceremony for the P10-million Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) Transient Quarters at Camp Alfredo M. Montelibano Sr. in this city.

Sinas said the transient quarters would enable police officers assigned at the NOCPPO to settle immediately in the area and render police service.

Sinas thanked Rep. Stephen Paduano of the Abang-Lingkod party-list, who facilitated the inclusion of the transient quarters in the General Appropriations Act of 2021.

The construction for the 12-room transient quarters will begin once the Special Allotment Release Order from the Department of Budget Management (DBM) is released.

Sinas also commended the NOCPPO led by Police Col. Romy Palgue for a job well done in maintaining peace and order in Negros Occidental despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

He reminded the police to be careful to protect themselves against the virus as they carry out their duties in the field.

As of Saturday, 30 policemen in Negros Occidental have succumbed to COVID-19.

The latest fatality involved a policewoman who got infected with COVID-19 while giving birth.

Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson said in his speech that Sinas’ presence would inspire and boost the morale of the police in Negros Occidental, given the difficulty and complexity of their present tasks.

“Our present circumstances have demonstrated quite clearly our need for utmost unity and cooperation if we are to overcome the manifold challenges we are confronted with right now,” he said.

Sinas and the top PNP officials also held a close-door meeting with the clergy at the Bacolod Bishop’s House.

Bacolod Bishop Patricio Buzon said he could not disclose what they discussed, as they agreed it would be off the record.