DAGUPAN CITY, June 14 (PIA) – The Police Regional Office 1 (PRO1), through the Pangasinan Police Provincial Office, spearheaded the celebration of the 124th Philippine Independence Day through a commemorative program held on Sunday in Labrador, Pangasinan.
In a message, PRO1 regional director, PBGEN Westrimundo Obinque, who hails from the said town, honored the men and women in uniform who serve as modern heroes for sacrificing their lives in the fight against pandemic, criminality and war.
“Sa Araw ng Kalayaan na ito, binabati ko ang mga magigiting na pulis na siyang nagbantay sa mga polling precincts, mga pulis na patuloy na lumalaban sa pandemya at iba’t ibang uri ng kriminalidad,” Obinque said.
He added, “Ang kagitingan at kadakilaan na ating ipinapakita sa araw araw na ating paglilingkod sa taumbayan, na nagdadala ng karangalan sa ating ahensya, ay hindi kailanman matutumbasan ng anumang materyal na bagay. Ang pagtitiwala at pagpapasalamat ng taumbayan sa kanilang pambansang kapulisan ang ating pinakamalaking tagumpay.”
On the other hand, Labrador Vice Mayor Melchora Yaneza encouraged the residents to unite to attain a free and peaceful municipality.
“Dalangin ko sana, ang susunod na mamumuno ay gampanan ang kanilang tungkulin ng buong katapatan, husay at dedikasyon na siyang pinamana ng ating mga bayani,” she said.
Obinque and Yaneza led the stakeholders in the wreath laying ceremony at the monument of national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal.
They also released doves as a symbol of freedom, oneness and hope. (JCR/AMB/PIA Pangasinan)
