Scuba cops in Lapu graduate

SIXTEEN police scuba divers graduated from a month-long training course yesterday at a resort in barangay Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City.

Eleven of them were trained for basic scuba diving while five went through an advanced training course.

The graduates, who were tasked to guard the waters and protect marine life, received their certificate and license including a rashguard uniform for diving.

Lapu-Lapu City Police chief Anthony Obenza said police trained in scuba diving are needed since Lapu-Lapu City is surrounded by seawater.  CORRESPONDENT NORMAN V. MENDOZA