CAMP DANGWA, Benguet, Philippines — The Police Regional Office Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO CAR), continues to uphold excellence in police service, as reflected in the results of the 1st Quarter CY 2026 Unit Performance Evaluation Rating (UPER), which recognized the performance of its Police Provincial Offices (PPOs) and City Police Office (CPO).

Based on the results of the standardized UPER assessment system, the Baguio CPO emerged as the top-performing unit, garnering an overall rating of 84.89% to secure the top rank among the PPOs and CPO of PRO CAR and earning an adjectival rating of “Very Satisfactory.”

Completing the Top 3 were the Benguet PPO, which ranked second with a rating of 84.22%, and the Mountain Province PPO, which placed third with a rating of 83.59%. All three police office earned an overall adjectival rating of “Very Satisfactory,” reflecting their sustained commitment to efficient and effective police operations.

The UPER is a standardized performance assessment tool of the Philippine National Police (PNP) that measures the operational efficiency, administrative compliance, and accomplishments of police units from the Regional Offices down to the Police Stations. It serves as a benchmark for evaluating organizational performance and ensuring the continuous delivery of quality police service.

Brig.Gen. Ericson Dilag, regional director, commended the collective efforts of all units and emphasized that the UPER results reflect the dedication, professionalism, and commitment of every police officer in the region.

PRO CAR remains steadfast in its pursuit of organizational excellence through continuous performance monitoring, innovation, and the implementation of programs that strengthen public trust and confidence in the PNP.