Police shooting champs awarded

CEBU, Philippines — The policemen who won the recently-held Edgardo C. Labella Cup were awarded at Police Regional Office-7 parade grounds, along Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu City, yesterday morning.

The shooting competition was held last January 5 to 6 at NS Shooting Range in Barangay Tawason, Mandaue City.

Senior Superintendent Renato R. Dugan was champion in the Classic Division followed by first runner-up Senior Police Officer 2 Jose Deogracias Clarin.

Police Officer 1 Segfred P. Yorpo was champion of the Production Division followed by SPO2 Christopher P. Panes, PO3 Joedelmar C. Pones, PO2 Rolly R. Dosdos, SPO4 Oliver C. Glodove, PO1 Vernardo R. Into, SPO3 Renante A. Nioda, Chief Inspector Keith Allen P. Andaya, SPO1 Richard A. Condes, and PO1 Franzkarl D. Jumawan.

In the Ladies Category SPO2 Jerybel R. Lerio was champion followed by SPO1 Wyndellene R. Itona, Inspector Albe B. Codilla, PO2 Muñen Josefina T. Salazar, and PO1 Kristine T. Ward.

For the Team Category, PRO-7 Headquarters Team Bravo composed of Senior Superintendent Dugan, Inspector Lean Rey A. Endozo, SPO2 Lerio, PO2 Dosdos, and PO2 Romil M. Bilocura, placed first.

RMFB-7 Team Bravo composed of PO1 Into, PO1 Joemelven Vicen, PO1 Joecel C. Fajardo, PO1 Reynan L. Hisoler, and PO1 Tito L. Genayas, Jr., took second.

Placing third was RMFB-7 Team Alpha composed of PO1 Jumawan, PO1 Jernie M. Tionzon, PO3 Mel D. Balansag, PO1 Lyle Ghinrey P. Kyamko, and PO1 Jeven D. Jipulan

Dugan, one of the champions, said the competition is aimed at enhancing the shooting skills of the policemen in the region as well as developing their confidence in handling their firearms in certain situations where it is needed.

Cebu City Vice Mayor Edgardo Labella reminded the police that they should be precautionary rather than reactionary in handling their firearms, because someone else's life cannot be brought back if they become reactionary.

"It was always our orientation that the police should always be prepared because they always risk their lives when they perform their duties," said Labella.

Labella also expressed his satisfaction at the efforts of the police in maintaining the peace and order during Sinulog.

"We are very satisfied and we thank the regional office that took part in promoting peace and order during the entire celebration of the Sinulog," he added. — Marjory D. Enriquez (FREEMAN)