Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) Regional Director PBGEN Ponce Rogelio I. Peñones Jr. personally visited Police Staff Sergeant Jake Jacinto of the Bongabon Municipal Police Station to extend financial assistance after the officer was injured during an armed encounter on February 17, 2026.

PSSg Jacinto sustained injuries while responding to a robbery incident that led to a dragnet operation and confrontation with fleeing suspects. In recognition of his bravery, he was awarded the 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, a Philippine National Police honor for personnel who demonstrate courage in the line of duty.

Aside from the personal financial support extended by PBGEN Peñones Jr., additional assistance was provided by the Public Safety Mutual Benefit Fund, Inc. (PSMBFI) to aid in the officer’s recovery.

“Ang sakripisyo ng ating mga pulis sa linya ng tungkulin ay patunay ng kanilang tunay na malasakit sa bayan. Patuloy nating pinatitibay ang morale at welfare ng ating mga tauhan, sapagkat ang isang organisasyong inaalagaan ang kanyang mga miyembro ay mas handang maglingkod sa mamamayan,” PBGEN Peñones Jr. said, emphasizing PRO3’s commitment under the 3Ps framework — Protect the People, Pursue Peace and Order, Promote Professionalism.

The activity underscores the PNP’s ongoing focus on personnel welfare and morale, ensuring that officers who risk their lives in service to the community receive recognition, support, and institutional care. PRO3 remains committed to intensifying anti-criminality operations while safeguarding the well-being of its personnel.