Monday, May 7, 2012

LGU Tagum inaugurates new police, fire substation


TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte, May 7 – The Local Government of Tagum City has inaugurated yesterday (May 5) the 7th substation it has built to be the newest home for the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) here.

Mayor Rey T. Uy led city officials and other functionaries during the inauguration of the new building located at Ernesto Punsalan Street, adjacent to the City’s Postal Office, the City Health Center and the Barangay Hall of Magugpo South in Barangay Magugpo South.

The structure which stands at the previous city’s nursery site of the Tagum City Agriculture Office with an area of 812 square meters, has two administrative offices, two quarters, a jail cell and comfort rooms.

It also has a large portion for the city’s two fire trucks.

This is part of the local government’s continuing efforts in disaster risk reduction and maintaining peace and order.

Senior Inspector Edwin Pelaez of the Tagum City’s Bureau of Fire and Police Superintendent Rimas W. Lamber of the Tagum City Police Office expressed gratitude to the local government for the building which they said will help their respective office’s swift public service.

Mayor Uy reminded the police officials and fire marshals to be true to their sworn oath of public service, as well as to take care of the building, especially of its cleanliness.

Present during the inauguration were City Vice-Mayor Allan L. Rellon, City Administrator Rafael E. Abrenica, Executive Secretary to the Mayor Delia dela Cruz and City Councilors De Carlo “Oyo” Uy, Frank Remitar, Alfredo Pagdilao, Geterito Gementiza and Joedel Caasi.

Rev. Fr. Arnold Tiplaca from Diocese of Tagum Parish officiated the blessing of the said building. (CIO-Tagum City/Louie Lapat and Edwin Lasquite)

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