CAMP KANGLEON, PALO, LEYTE – The Police Regional Office 8, under the leadership of Brig.Gen.Reynaldo Pawid, is actively participating in the 21st Leg of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF), being held in Tacloban City from August 2-3, 2023.

The significant event simultaneously conducted at Leyte Normal University, the Leyte Sports Development Center, and the Tacloban City Astrodome is expected to draw over 40,000 attendees seeking various government services and features Hon. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, Speaker of the House of Representatives, as the Guest of Honor.

“We are deeply committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone attending the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair,” stated Pawid. “Our team is working tirelessly to provide high-quality services and maintain order throughout this significant event. We aim to create a secure and efficient environment so all attendees can fully benefit from the services offered.”

The Serbisyo Fair is hosting approximately 230 VIPs and guests, including members of the House of Representatives, Cabinet Secretaries, and representatives from various government organizations.

Accordingly, PRO 8 is offering a range of essential services during the fair, including the issuance of License to Own and Possess Firearms (LTOPF) and firearms registration, medical and dental services, neuro-psychiatric tests, free issuance of National Police Clearance (NPC), and free notarization of documents.

These services are designed to streamline processes and provide accessible assistance to the citizens of Eastern Visayas.

In addition to service provision, PRO 8, in coordination with relevant government units, is implementing comprehensive security operations to ensure the safety of all VIPs and participants. Over 2,000 security personnel from the PNP and other law enforcement agencies have been deployed to maintain order and security. The security measures include deploying personnel at the Leyte Sports Development Center and all engagement areas, traffic management, route safety in collaboration with the local traffic management unit, and crowd control management.

Simultaneous checkpoint operations are strategically conducted from 5:00 AM on July 31, 2024, to 5:00 PM on August 3, 2024. Additionally, area and perimeter security, including covert security operations and the establishment of Police Assistance Desks (PADs) at all places of engagement, are in effect to ensure a safe environment for all attendees.

To further enhance security and ensure public safety, all PNP offices and units in the region have been placed on Heightened Alert Status from 9 PM on July 31, 2024, until midnight on August 3, 2024.

Additionally, the Bagong Pilipinas Pagkakaisa Concert featuring various artists will take place in RTR Plaza at 5:00 PM on August 2, 2024, Friday.

“As Tacloban City welcomes this major event, the collaboration of all participating agencies highlights our shared goal of fostering a more effective and responsive government for the people of Eastern Visayas,” RD PAWID said.