Palawan Police honor four officers for gallantry
Roxas Police Station tops mainland rankings in October operations against most wanted persons
Framed commendations and medals awarded by the Palawan Police Provincial Office to four Roxas Municipal Police Station personnel for their contributions to successful operations against most wanted persons. The awards were presented during the Monday flag-raising ceremony in Puerto Princesa City on 9 November 2026. (Photo courtesy of Palawan PPO)
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — Four police personnel received the Medalya ng Kagalingan for their performance in operations against wanted persons as the Palawan Police Provincial Office (PalPPO) recognized its top-performing municipal police stations on Monday, 9 November.
The recognition took place during the traditional Monday flag-raising ceremony at the Palawan PPO Multi-Purpose Hall, Camp Higinio A. Mendoza Sr., Barangay Tiniguiban, under the leadership of Provincial Director PCOL Joel D. Casupanan.
The awardees were PMAJ Marvin R. Herrera, PSMS Grace C. Ite, PMSg George P. Valdez and PSSg Zaimond R. Castañas, all assigned to the Roxas Municipal Police Station.
According to Palawan PPO, the four officers were recognized for their contributions to successful law enforcement operations against most wanted persons conducted on 11 September in Barangay Nicanor Zabala and on 18 August in Barangay 2, both in Roxas, Palawan.
The provincial police office also awarded Certificates of Recognition to municipal police stations that recorded outstanding accomplishments in apprehending wanted individuals in October 2026.
In the mainland category for arrests of most wanted persons, Roxas Municipal Police Station secured the top ranking.
Narra, Sofronio Española and Taytay Municipal Police Stations shared second place, while Aborlan, El Nido and San Vicente Municipal Police Stations ranked third.
In the island category for arrests of other wanted persons, Dumaran, Linapacan and Taytay Municipal Police Stations shared first place, followed by Agutaya and Cuyo Municipal Police Stations in second place.
Palawan PPO said the recognitions were intended to encourage operational effectiveness, accountability and professionalism among police personnel while sustaining efforts to apprehend individuals facing outstanding warrants of arrest.
The provincial police office reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening law enforcement operations and maintaining peace and order across Palawan.