BALANGA CITY — The Bataan police director was awarded as Outstanding Senior Police Commissioned Officer (PCO) for calendar year 2025 during the culminating ceremony of the 30th Police Community Relations Month of the Police Regional Office 3 in the City of San Fernando City, Pampanga.
Bataan police director Col. Marites Salvadora received a plaque from Napolcom Region 3 director Evangeline Almirante and PRO-3 director Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Penones Jr. “in recognition of her exemplary leadership.”
Salvadora was also cited for “her unwavering dedication to public service and outstanding efforts in fostering strong police – community relations for CY 2025.”
Police said this year’s PCR celebration has for its theme “Sa Bagong Pilipinas, ang Gusto ng Pulis, Ligtas Ka.”
Organizers said It underscored the evolving role of the police as peacekeepers, partners, and protectors of the Filipino people in the context of a more responsive and participative governance.
Presentation of awards and commendations to outstanding PRO3 commissioned and non-commissioned personnel, as well as units and offices that significantly contributed to PCR programs and activities across Central Luzon, served as major highlight of the activities.