Ang Pahayagan

A police officer in Bataan has drawn praise for his quick response and compassion after helping deliver a baby during an emergency rescue in Orani town on Wednesday, September 10.

Bataan Provincial Police Director, Police Colonel Marites Salvadora, reported that the Orani Municipal Police Station received a 911 call about a woman in urgent need of assistance at Sitio Alikabok, Barangay Bayan. Responding officers aboard Mobile 1, led by Police Master Sgt. Ronald Imperial, rushed to the scene where they found a 30-year-old pregnant woman with a mental disability already in labor under a tree.

Imperial, a former registered nurse before joining the Philippine National Police (PNP), immediately applied his medical training to assist the mother. He safely facilitated the childbirth, carefully cut the umbilical cord, and ensured the well-being of both the newborn baby girl and her mother.

Residents who witnessed the rescue commended the policemen, noting that their readiness to act extended beyond law enforcement duties to life-saving interventions.

Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) Regional Director, Police Brig. General Ponce Rogelio I. Peñones Jr., lauded the team’s actions, highlighting Imperial’s dedication to service.

“This is an example of true public service. Our police must always be ready to respond with care and compassion, because our mission goes beyond law enforcement—it is about saving lives,” Police Brig. General Peñones said.

 He added that such acts embody the 7 Focus Agenda of Acting PNP Chief, Police Lt. General Jose Melencio I. Nartatez Jr., particularly in strengthening community trust and improving police services.

Both the mother and baby were later brought to a nearby health facility for further care. (Jason de Asis)