2012 R - 065 - COMMENDING THE OLONGAPO CITY POLICE OFFICE, THE SWAT TEAM AND THE CRISIS COMMITTEE ON THEIR HEROIC ACT DURING THE HOSTAGE TAKING INCIDENT LAST APRIL 3, 2012 AT WEST BAJAC-BAJAC, THIS CITY

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON JUNE 06, 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. Dolly Mae M. Ramos - - SK Federation President   

ABSENT:

Hon. Carlito A. Baloy - -  President, Liga ng mga Barangay (On Official Business)

RESOLUTION NO. 65

(Series of 2012)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE OLONGAPO CITY POLICE OFFICE, THE SWAT TEAM AND THE CRISIS COMMITTEE ON THEIR HEROIC ACT DURING THE HOSTAGE TAKING INCIDENT LAST APRIL 3, 2012 AT WEST BAJAC-BAJAC, THIS CITY

WHEREAS, last April 3, 2012, the Olongapo Police Station I received a spot report regarding the hostage taking incident at Arthur Street, West Bajac-bajac, Olongapo City involving Francisco Gonzales Mamolo, the hostage taker and the victim, a female minor;

WHEREAS, immediately Station I Commander, PSINSP Vicente L. Gabardia, secured the scene and informed higher authorities and together with the TEU Chief, PCINSP Cesar B. Cabling initiated the initial negotiation with the suspect;

WHEREAS, the Office of the City director was informed and together with DCDO and the chief of CIB immediately proceeded to the area for assessment and supervision. A crisis committee was immediately formed to effectively handle the situation;

WHEREAS, the SWAT Team led by PSUPT Luisito C. Bolivar was also deployed at the strategic location to assist the police secure the area;

WHEREAS, they braved the imminent harm and with a quick response, initiated the negotiation. But after 10 hours, the negotiation failed and the Crisis Committee implemented the final option to take assault to rescue and save the victim’s young life;

WHEREAS, the display of remarkable courage and readiness in this life-threatening rescue operation was witnessed by many, much more documented and televised in the entire country. Such accomplishment can be traced from the able leadership of their past and present directors who exemplified sheer commitment to the call of duty;

WHEREAS, these dauntless acts, the product of rigorous training, enhancement of tactical skills and the outpour of morale boosters from their leaders, attest that the Olongapo City Police Force is primed to face the enormous challenges head on despite the perils of duty;

WHEREAS, such bravely indeed uplifts the morale of all who are in the service and those who uphold the rights of women and children, wherever they may be, to be rooted up and growing committed to the call;

NOW, THEREFORE, with the majority decision of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present; 

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungosd in session assembled, to commend, as it hereby commends the Olongapo City Police Office, the SWAT Team and the Crisis Committee on their heroic act during the hostage taking incident last April 3, 2012 at West Bajac-Bajac, this City.

 APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, June 06, 2012.