PNP acquires P1.6-B equipment

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has acquired P1.6 billion worth of equipment to boost its operational, intelligence and administrative functions.

PNP chief Director General Oscar Albayalde yesterday personally witnessed the blessing of the 11,931 newly-procured equipment at the National Capital Region Police Office Grandstand, Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City.

“The PNP is deeply grateful to our President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, who is always there to support us leading to the unprecedented improvement and capability enhancement of the police force,” Albayalde said.

“This is also a vital move for the organization to accomplish our mission and functions,” he added.

Albayalde said that the procurement aligns with the realization of the Modernization Program of the PNP.

The chief PNP said that the newly-acquired equipment will further steer and enhance operational readiness and personal protection during police operations in the flagship campaign of the national government against terrorism, illegal drugs, and criminality.

PNP Deputy Director General Archie Francisco Gamboa, the chairman of the National Headquarters (NHQ) Bids and Awards Committee, presented the brand new equipment amounting P1,618,455,384 to the PNP Chief and the Head of the Procuring Entity (HOPE).

The NHQ Bids and Awards Committee said the PNP has hoisted 98.81% absorptive capacity in its procurement of various police equipment, and most of the procured equipment are part of the Php 6.4 billion release for Fiscal Year 2017.

Police stations nationwide will receive 387 units of Patrol Jeep (4×2), 59 units of Marked Light Transport Vehicle, and 6,440 units of Undershirt Vest Level IIIA.

PNP Special Action Force and Mobile Forces will acquire 320 7.62mm Light Machine Gun units, 231 units of 5.56mm Light Machine Gun, 313 Basic Assault Rifles, 160 Base radios, and 3,666 units of NATO magazines.

In addition, Maritime Group, Regional Mobile Forces, and SAF will obtain 138 units of inflatable rubber boat.

Meanwhile, 176 units of Unmarked Light Transport Vehicle and 41 units of Unmarked Brand New Van will be earmarked to PNP administrative, intelligence, and investigation units and offices across the country.