2012 R - 05 - COMMENDING PO2 ALELI B. CARLOS, PO2 REXBOY O. JUGATAN, CSWD SOCIAL WORKER, JEMMA ESTORBA AND BARANGAY SOCIAL WORKER IMELDA GUTIERREZ

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON JANUARY 18, 2012 AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

Hon. Rolen C. Paulino - - - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo - -- - City Councilor

Hon. Eyrma Yvette Marzan-Estrella - - - “ “

Hon. Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr. - - “ “

Hon. James G. Delos Reyes - - - “ “

Hon. Gina Gulanes-Perez - - “ “

Hon. Elena C. Dabu -- - - “ “

Hon. Eduardo J. Piano - -- - “ “

Hon. Edna A. Elane - - - - - “ “

Hon. Noel Y. Atienza - - - - “ “

Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia - - - - “ “

Hon. Carlito A. Baloy - -- - - President, Liga ng mga Baranggay

Hon. Dolly Mae M. Ramos - - - - - - SK Federation President

ABSENT:

None

RESOLUTION NO. 05

(Series of 2012)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING PO2 ALELI B. CARLOS, PO2 REXBOY O. JUGATAN, CSWD SOCIAL WORKER, JEMMA ESTORBA AND BARANGAY SOCIAL WORKER IMELDA GUTIERREZ ON THEIR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS LEADING TO THE RESCUE OF A 13-YEAR-OLD GIRL FROM THE HAND OF HER PERPETRATOR

WHEREAS, last November 15, 2011, the Olongapo Police Station 4 as well as Barangay New Cabalan, this city received a report that a 13-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped at the Pinagpala, Iram area;

WHEREAS, knowing about their missing daughter, the parents sought help from the barangay through their VAWC head and the CSWD personnel assigned at the Subic Bay Children’s Home located in their area and the police authorities for the necessary blotter and rescue operations to be conducted;

WHEREAS, unmindful of the perils entailing their response, the police conducted a thorough investigation and intelligence network as to the girl’s possible whereabouts and rolled out their rescue plan together with the CSWD personnel, Jemma Estorba and Barangay VAWC head, Imelda Gutierrez;

WHEREAS, after a month of untiring police surveillance, the girl was rescued at Bustos, Bulacan through the efforts of the social workers and the police who braved the imminent harm and only considered their duty and the plight of the girl’s young life;

WHEREAS, the remarkable courage they displayed in this life-threatening rescue operations affirms that Olongapeños are primed to face the enormous challenges head on despite the real and present danger;

WHEREAS, such bravery indeed uplifts the morale of all who are in the police force and those who uphold the rights of women and children, wherever they may be, who remained deeply committed to their call;

NOW, THEREFORE, with the unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present;

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled to commend, as it hereby commends PO2 Aleli B. Carlos, PO2 Rexboy O. Jugatan, CSWD Social Worker Jemma Estorba and Barangay Social Worker Imelda Gutierrez, on their significant contributions leading to the rescue of a 13-year-old girl from the hand of her perpetrator.

Let a copied of this Resolution be furnished PO2 Aleli B. Carlos, PO2 Rexboy O. Jugatan, CSWD Social Worker Jemma Estorba and Barangay Social Worker Imelda Gutierrez, for his information and record.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, January 18, 2012.