NCRPO names Mayor Binay top local chief executive

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has selected Makati City Mayor Abigail Binay as one of the outstanding local chief executives for 2018, citing her exceptional support for the projects of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and her commitment to improve the logistics of the Makati police.

Chief Supt. Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar, acting NCRPO regional director, awarded a plaque of recognition to Binay during the culminating ceremony of the 23rd Police Community Relations (PCR) Month Celebration held at the NCRPO grandstand at Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City, last Monday.

Binay thanked the NCRPO for the recognition, reiterating her continued support for the local police force.

“I am deeply grateful to the National Capital Region Police Office for honoring me with this rare achievement in my journey as a public servant. We in the city government of Makati are inspired all the more to provide our full support to national agencies like the PNP that are our indispensable partners in keeping Makatizens safe and sustaining our city's progress and development,” said Binay.

The mayor underscored the importance of strong LGU support in continuously building up the capability of national government agencies in the protective sector to promote safe and resilient communities where citizens are truly empowered.

This is the second recognition received by Binay for her support for the protective sector. Last August 2, she also received recognition from the Bureau of Fire Protection for her remarkable support for the national agency.

During the 27th anniversary celebration of the fire bureau held at the Camp Aguinaldo AFP Commissioned Officers Club, Quezon City, Mayor Abby was awarded the Medalya ng Pambihirang Paglilingkod– Degree of Lakan Award.

Undersecretary Eduardo Año, officer-in-charge of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), together with BFP Chief, Director Leonard Bañago, presented the award to Binay.

She said that the provision of modern DRRM (disaster risk reduction and management) equipment to peacekeeping agencies is part of the city’s thrust towards disaster readiness, resilience and sustainability.