Lingayen, Pangasinan — The Provincial Government of Pangasinan reinforced its ongoing peace, security, and anti-drug initiatives as members of the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) and Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC) gathered for the Joint 4th Quarter Meeting on December 5, 2025. The assembly was presided over by PPOC-PADAC Chairman Governor Ramon V. Guico III, who also serves as the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) Region I Chairperson.
PLTCOL Wilmer L. Pagaduan delivered the Provincial Police Office’s annual accomplishment report, noting an 11% decline in crime incidence across Pangasinan. Enhanced police visibility contributed to sustained improvements in public safety. Anti-drug operations also yielded positive results, with successful apprehensions that disrupted illegal drug activities in various localities.
With the steady collaboration between the PNP, AFP, LGUs, Pangasinan also continues to maintain its status as an insurgency-free province.
Governor Guico noted that his role as RPOC Regional Chair provided insights into regional peace and order dynamics, enabling more responsive planning for the province. “With the key personnel, we could plan out our next steps to better the peace and order of Pangasinan and that of the region as a whole in cooperation with the other provinces,” he said.
Looking toward 2026, the council outlined measures such as enhancing emergency response times, upgrading equipment, and passing resolutions and ordinances.
Present in the meeting were Pangasinan Police Provincial Director PCOL Arbel Mercullo, DILG Region 1 Director Virgilio P. Sison, PDEA Provincial Director IA V Dexter Asayco, 71st Infantry Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Benny Singca, BJMP Pangasinan representatives, Board Member Raul Sabangan, department heads, LGUs, and partner agencies.
(Danna Laureano, Photo by Ervin Alcantara | PIMRO)
