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AURORA — The Aurora Police Provincial Office (APPO), under the leadership of Police Colonel Robert L. Petate, Provincial Director, held its Traditional Monday Flag Raising Ceremony on October 27, 2025, at the APPO Covered Court, Camp Ravina, Baler, Aurora.

The event was hosted by the Aurora 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company led by Police Lt. Colonel Jun S. Dela Cruz, Force Commander.

The ceremony highlighted the Awarding of Commendations to deserving police personnel and the recognition of winners from the Provincial Director’s Marksmanship Challenge 2025, as well as the presentation of the Cleanest Office Awards. The activity aimed to recognize excellence, discipline, and marksmanship skills within the ranks of the Aurora Police Force.

Winners of the PD’s Marksmanship Challenge 2025:

MINI RIFLE STANDARD:

• Champion: Ped Arcillo III

• 1st Runner-Up: Francis Reyes

MINI RIFLE OPEN:

• Champion: Felix A. Sanchez

• 1st Runner-Up: Ron Salmo

PCC OPEN:

• Champion: Rabbi John T. Angara

• 1st Runner-Up: PSMS (Ret.) T. Tolentino PCC IRON:

• Champion: Gabrielle C. Llave

• 1st Runner-Up: PMSg Jeffrey G. Pugong

PRODUCTION OPTICS DIVISION:

• Champion: Felix A. Sanchez

• 1st Runner-Up: Alfred S. Lapig

• 2nd Runner-Up: Ryan M. Bautista

STANDARD DIVISION:

• Champion: PSMS Rey T. Tolentino

• 1st Runner-Up: Francis Reyes

• 2nd Runner-Up: Leo C. Avellano

• Lawman Champion: PMSg Adel Jesse C. Pimentel

CLASSIC DIVISION:

• Champion: Renato V. Pascua

• 1st Runner-Up: Gabriel C. Llave

• 2nd Runner-Up: Walter Aglugub

• Lady Champion: Joyce Anne F. Lapig

OPEN DIVISION: • Champion: Allan P. Moreno

• 1st Runner-Up: Alfred S. Lapig

PRODUCTION DIVISION:

• Champion: Archie F. Lapig

• 1st Runner-Up: Renato Pascua

• 2nd Runner-Up: John Edgar Cabanatan

• Lady Champion: Joyce Anne F. Lapig

• Lawman Champion: PMSg Dario Pagarigan

(PECU) MAN VS MAN CATEGORY:

• Champion: Joyce Anne F. Lapig Individual and Team Awards (Uniformed Personnel):

PCO Award:

• Champion: P/ENS Edward Cabug

• 1st Runner-Up: PMAJ Eduardo S. Mendoza Jr.

(PHQ Upper House)

• 2nd Runner-Up: PLTCOL Ford B. Sudaypan (RMFB 3)

PNCO Award:

• Champion: PMSg Dario Pagarigan (PECU)

• 1st Runner-Up: PSSg Gyver Mucha (RMFB 3)

 • 2nd Runner-Up: PCMS Palermo C. Macatiag Jr.

(PHQ Lower House) Lady Lawman Award:

• Champion: PCpl Janina Marcos (RMFB 3)

• 1st Runner-Up: PCpl April Gem R. Collado

(Upper House)

 • 2nd Runner-Up: PSSg Jhenfreda B. Berwega (1st PMFC)

Team Award:

• Champion: RMFB 3

• 1st Runner-Up: PHQ (Lower House)

• 2nd Runner-Up: PHQ (Upper House)

The event underscored APPO’s commitment to discipline, unity, and operational excellence, reinforcing the police organization’s mission to uphold integrity and service to the people of Aurora Province.

Police Colonel Petate commended the winners and awardees, encouraging them to continue serving as role models for professionalism and dedication in law enforcement. (Jason de Asis)

📸 The Aurora Police Provincial Office recognized outstanding personnel and sharpshooters during its Monday Flag Raising Ceremony and PD’s Marksmanship Challenge 2025 at Camp Ravina, Baler, Aurora. The event, led by Police Colonel Robert L. Petate, celebrated excellence, discipline, and unity within the police force. (Jason de Asis)