Tuesday, June 23, 2015

PNP-ARMM honors 6th ID commander

From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 23): PNP-ARMM honors 6th ID commander

A week after Major Gen. Edmundo Pangilinan was confirmed of his second star rank, police officials in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) tendered him a company size honor at PNP-ARMM headquarters Monday.

Quoting Chief Superintendent Ronald Estilles, PRO-ARMM regional director, Capt. Joan Petinglay, 6th ID spokesperson, said the police honor was in recognition of Pangilinan's promotion which was confirmed recently.

Pangilinan lauded the support extended by the PRO-ARMM to his command in maintaining law and order in Maguindanao the past two years.

"I am happy with the relationship that we have maintained despite the Mamasapano incident," Pangilinan told PNP-ARMM officers and men and women.

"Our good relationship was never tarnished. It remained strong and unaffected,” he said. “I am thankful that the PRO-ARMM backed us up to fight for the truth,” he added.

The Army-PNP relationship was tested after the Mamasapano incident on January 25 where the Police Special Action Force (SAF) conducted operation against a high value target which resulted to the death of 44 SAF, Moro rebels and civilians.

The operation, which led to the fall of the country's most wanted fugitive Malaysian Zulkifli bin Hir, was never coordinated with the Army units in the 6th ID area of operation.

But when cornered by armed men and Moro rebels in the village of Tukanalipao, SAF sought for Army reinforcement. Lack of coordination was blamed for the carnage.

Pangilinan then shared portion of his success stories to give inspiration to PNP-ARMM organization.

“Always keep in mind that in every downfall, what is important is how fast we rise and maneuver ourselves to be able to cope up. We do not just quit on anything because all these challenges are all part of the spices of life.”

The activity was part of the Distinguished Visitors Program of the PNP-ARMM which invites and honors persons who had been successful in their respective careers.

The visit had also renewed the ties of the two organizations which have already partnered in a number of successful joint operations in the past.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=775182

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