In recognition of their exceptional contributions to the anti-criminality campaign of the PNP, five police officers of Police Regional Office Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO-CAR) were awarded during the traditional Monday Flag Raising Ceremony held at the Masigasig Grandstand, Camp Major Bado Dangwa, La Trinidad, Benguet on October 28, 2024.

The awarding ceremony was led by Brig.Gen.David Peredo,Jr., regional director, who presented the PNP medals to the awardees.

Medalya ng Pambihirang Paglilingkod (PNP Special Service Medal) was awarded to Brig.Gen. Rogelio Raymundo,Jr., Deputy Regional Director for Administration, for his invaluable service as Officer-in-Charge of the Deputy Regional Director for Operations of PRO 12 from August 11 to September 19, 2022, and as the Deputy Regional Director for Operations in full capacity from September 20, 2022 to October 30, 2023.

Meanwhile, Medalya ng Kagalingan (PNP Medal of Merit) was given to the to personnel of the Regional Drug Enforcement Unit for the successful buy-bust operation conducted in Quezon Proper, Baguio City on September 15, 2024, that resulted in the arrest of two high value drug personalities and the confiscation of 51.1521 grams of shabu valued at P347,834.00.

Moreover, the same award was also given to Major Jim Cris Dagdag and PCpl Jefferson L Tiwaken of Benguet Police Provincial Office for the successful police response in Ambassador, Tublay, Benguet on August 23, 2024, that resulted in the arrest of a subject person and the confiscation of 27 pieces of dried marijuana leaves and stalks with fruiting tops in tubular form weighing 29,052.41 grams with a Standard Drug Price of P3,486,289.20.