CAMP TOLENTINO, Bataan —  Owing to the peaceful outcome of the recently-concluded elections, neutralization of big-time pushers, confiscation of millions of illegal drugs,  the apprehension of various lawless elements and criminals, the Bataan police provincial office (Bataan PPO) headed by Col. Marites A. Salvadora, police directress, was adjudged as the best in Unit Performance Evaluation Rating across the region for the month of April 2025.

Based on the performance rating conducted by the PNP regional office headed by B/Gen. Jean Fajardo, regional directress, Bataan PPO has emerged as the most top performing PPO among nine provinces in Central Luzon.

The Bataan PPO’s exceptional achievement through its leader Salvadora, reflects the command’s unwavering dedication to excellence, professionalism and public service to the people of Bataan.

Among the laudable accomplishments of Col. Salvadora since she assumed the top police post in Bataan were the securing of the “Araw ng Kagitingan,” where President Marcos, top police and government officials, foreign dignitaries have attended, the holding of the most peaceful election last 12 May, the apprehension of a number of big time pushers, confiscation of shabu worth millions of pesos, the neutralization of lawless elements and wanted personalities, making Bataan more peaceful.

Salvadora is a graduate of PNPA class 2000.