TACLOBAN CITY — About 74 personnel from the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) were given a heroes’ welcome at Camp Kangleon, Palo, Leyte, on November 12, after completing disaster response and recovery operations in Cebu in the wake of Typhoon “Tino.”
The contingent assisted Police Regional Office 7 (PRO-7) in road-clearing, relief repacking and distribution, and setting up free Wi-Fi and charging stations powered by Starlink connectivity and portable generators to help communities regain communication and basic services.
Local government units and typhoon-hit residents in Cebu expressed gratitude to the group for their time and effort in helping restore normalcy.
PRO-8 Regional Director PBGen. Jason Capoy praised the personnel, saying their compassion reflects the deeper mission of policing: “The duty of a police officer goes beyond enforcing the law — it is about presence, compassion, and helping people rise again in times of need.”
The homecoming program ended with a boodle fight, symbolizing unity and camaraderie following the successful mission.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
