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City of San Fernando, Pampanga — A total of 51 barangay patrol units are now ready to serve communities across Pampanga, further boosting local peace and order efforts under the leadership of Governor Lilia Pineda, in partnership with the Livelihood Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region III, headed by Regional Director Venus Rebuldela.
The latest distribution marks the third batch of patrol units turned over to various municipalities, with the following allocation:
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11 units for Minalin
12 units for Apalit
7 units for Sto. Tomas
21 units for Bacolor
To date, a total of 247 patrol units have been distributed out of the 505 barangays targeted under the program. The initiative has reached an estimated total value of ₱29.6 million worth of tricycle patrol units provided to support grassroots security and community response.
Governor Pineda emphasized the importance of equipping barangays with accessible mobility to ensure faster response times and stronger visibility in maintaining peace and order across communities.
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The turnover ceremony was attended by members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, including Board Members Atty. Claire Lim, Dra. Kaye Naguit, Fritzie David-Dizon, Atty. Vince Calara, Christian Halili, Lucky Labung, and Mymy Gonzales, along with Executive Assistant IV Angie Blanco.
Also present were local chief executives, including Apalit Mayor Jun Tetangco, Minalin Mayor Philip Naguit, Bacolor Mayor Eduardo Diman Datu, and Sto. Tomas Mayor John Sambo, as well as key department heads from the Provincial Capitol.
The continued rollout of barangay patrol units underscores the provincial government’s commitment to strengthening public safety and empowering local communities through sustained inter-agency collaboration. (Pampanga PIO)