Two Hundred Police Recruits complete Basic Training, poised to strengthen the PNP Ranks

In a proud and emotional celebration, 200 police trainees of the MASALIBTAK Class 2024-01 successfully completed the Public Safety Basic Recruit Course (PSBRC), marking another milestone in their journey toward becoming full-fledged members of the Philippine National Police (PNP).

The closing ceremony, held today, June 14, 2025, at the Masigasig Grandstand, Camp Major Bado Dangwa, La Trinidad, Benguet, was graced by PBGEN DAVID K PEREDO, JR, Regional Director of the Police Regional Office Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO CAR), who served as the Guest of Honor and Speaker.

Also in attendance were PBGEN ROGELIO Z RAYMUNDO, JR, Deputy Regional Director for Administration; PCOL LEDON D MONTE, Chief Regional Staff; PCOL JEFFERSON P CARIAGA, Chief of the Regional Learning and Doctrine Development Division; PCOL RAYMUND GARY R MAYUGA, Chief of the Police Training Center-CAR; PCOL MANOLITA M GALVAN, Training Manager of the Regional Special Training Unit-CAR; PTC-CAR Staff and Tactics; Families and friends of the police trainees.

As a highlight of the ceremony, three police trainees received Certificates of Merit for their exemplary performance during the course:

1. *Pat Rhodwil T Cabbigat* – 91.82%

2. *Pat Ge-ann W Palangyo* – 91.73%

3. *Pat Diego N Culhi* – 90.55%

The NPTI Director Leadership Awards were also presented to:

– *Pat Zielyka Yagonda D Dinamling*, for her service as Class President

– *Pat Warren A Ballestra*, for his leadership as Battalion Commander

In his inspiring message, PBGEN PEREDO, JR. praised the graduates for their hard work, discipline, and perseverance. He encouraged them to carry the lessons of leadership and public service as they move on to the next phase of their training.

“As you commence your final six months of training, it is very timely that we have a new Chief, PNP. I urge you to internalize and uphold his Pillars of Leadership, and practice these values as you begin to engage with communities on the ground,” he said.

Following their completion of the PSBRC, the graduates will now undergo a six-month Field Training Program (FTP) – a practical, on-the-job training phase where they will apply their classroom learning in real-world law enforcement scenarios. Successful completion of the FTP will qualify them for permanent appointments as members of the PNP.

This new batch of recruits represents not only additional strength for the police force but also a renewed commitment to public safety, discipline, and community-oriented policing throughout the Cordillera region. (RPIO PRO CAR / File Photos)