Antique cops usher ITP Torch Run
Antique PPO Extra Mile Runners. Insp. Rio P. Maymay
(middle, front row) leads 40 PNP personnel during the
10-kilometer run from Hamtic town to Antique PPO
headquarters as part of the PNP Transformation Torch
Run in the province
SAN JOSE, Antique – Chief Supt. Darius M. Tuason, Police Regional Office (PRO) 6 Deputy Regional Director for Administration, rallied the police personnel of Antique, under the leadership of Provincial Director Senior Supt. Ren T. Darroca, during this province's observance of the 8th PNP Transformation Torch Run.
"Let the light that shines bear fruit so that our organization, the Philippine National Police, will achieve all its aims for the years to come. Let us not loose heart or flutter, for as long as we have the will, we can make it. It is not by spectacular achievements that man can be transformed but through his will. Today as we move on the Transformation Torch we are making history. We are working to transform the PNP into a more capable, effective and credible police force. We have the torch to remind us, the Integrated Transformation Program as our tool and our will to succeed," Chief Supt. Tuason said as he called on all law enforcers to stay on the course for genuine transformation.
The event started with a 10-kilometer run of Extra Miler Runners, led by Insp. Rio P. Maymay, from Hamtic passing through the major streets of San Jose town as a hataw/calisthenics activity was simultaneously conducted at the EBJ Freedom Park with other members of the Antique Police.
These activities culminated at the Antique PPO grandstand where a simple Turn-Over Ceremonies of the PNP Transformation Torch and a presentation on the PNP Integrated Transformation Program was held.
Also present during the activity were DILG Provincial Director Ms. Rosario F Maza and Vice-Governor Rhodora J. Cadiao who commended the Antique Police force for ensuring the province's peace and order as well as placing the province in the nation's history as one of the sites where the PNP Transformation is being implemented and assured provincial government support.
"Despite the heavy rains, the dedication and zeal of the Mamang Pulis and Aleng Pulis in Antique still burns and shines bright and shall remain steadfast in its desire to Transform itself to better serve and protect the Antiqueño people," stressed Antique Deputy Director Supt. Marloe L. Marfil. (AntiquePPO)