LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – The Police Regional Office (PRO)-CAR honored the commitment and dedication to service shown by three retiring police officers through the PNP retirement ceremony known as the “Salamat Kapatid” Program, held at the Multi-purpose Center in Camp Major Bado Dangwa on July 30, 2024.
The honorees for the ceremony were: PCpt. Violeta D. Tacio of the Regional Personnel and Records Management Division, PEMS Jenalyn T Cumahleng of the Benguet Police Provincial Office, and PEMS Gerry C. Soriano of the Regional Headquarters Support Unit.
The program was led by the PRO-CAR’s Deputy Regional Director for Administration, PBGen. Rogelio Z. Raymundo, Jr., and was attended by the other members of the Command Group, the Regional Staff, the Chiefs of the Regional Support Units, other PRO Cordillera personnel, and the family & friends of the retirees.
As a highlight of the program, PBGen. Raymundo, Jr., presented the retirees with plaques, mementos, and the Medalya ng Paglilingkod in recognition of their faithful and commendable service to the Philippine National Police.
Further, as an expression of appreciation for their unending support, selfless love, and sacrifice toward the retiring cops, a certificate of recognition was given to their families.
During her valedictory message, PCpt. Tacio expressed her deep gratitude to the PNP for offering a platform to serve the nation and protect its citizens. She highlighted the invaluable support she received from her colleagues, superiors, and most importantly, her family throughout his career.
As the ceremony concluded, PBGen. Raymundo, Jr., extended his sincerest thanks to the three retiring PRO-CAR cops and their families for their selfless dedication and invaluable service to the PNP. He encouraged them to take this time to reconnect and make up for the moments they missed with their loved ones, and affirmed that they will remain integral members of the PNP family.
The “Salamat Kapatid” program serves as the PNP’s tribute to retirees, honoring their many years of dedicated service to the organization, the nation, and its citizens.
