CAMP KANGLEON, PALO, LEYTE – The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) held a Blessing and Turnover Ceremony for newly issued vehicles and ordnance items at the PRO 8 Grandstand, Camp Sec. Ruperto K. Kangleon, Palo, Leyte, on September 16.

The event was led by PRO 8 Regional Director, Brig.Gen.Reynaldo Pawid, alongside Mr. Rhom Armel P. Frias, Chief of Staff, Office of Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara, Department of Education.

The items blessed and officially turned over during the ceremony included three units of Light Transport vehicles (Toyota Innova), four units of Personnel Carrier 4×4 (Isuzu D-Max), one unit of Patrol Jeep, 21 light motorcycles, and 150 units of Basic Assault Rifle (BAR) Galil Ace.

Local government leaders present to witness the turnover were Hon. Benedicta D. Tiaozon, Municipal Mayor of San Francisco, Southern Leyte, and Hon. Benjamin E. Ver, Municipal Mayor of Jipapad, Eastern Samar.

In addition, several key officials from PRO 8 were in attendance, including Col. Salvador Alacyang, Acting Deputy Regional Director f

or Administration; Col. Matthew Aseo, Chief of Regional Staff; Rev. Fr. Maj. Rhey Dollesin, Regional Pastoral Officer; and various Chiefs of the Regional Staff, along with Provincial and City Directors.

The newly acquired assets are expected to bolster the operational capabilities of PRO 8 in ensuring public safety and order in Eastern Visayas, further enhancing police presence and response in the region.