24/08/2026
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PRESS RELEASE
AUTHORITY: PLTCOL BARTOLOME A ANTOLIN, AFC
RELEASER: PCpl Aiza M Somera, SocMed PNCO
CITE NO: 2026-24-08-11
AURORA 1st PMFC RECOVERS ABANDONED ILLEGAL SAWN LUMBER IN DINGALAN, AURORA β TURNED OVER TO CENRO
DINGALAN, AURORA β Personnel of Aurora 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company (4th MFP Ibona Patrol Base) recovered thirteen (13) abandoned flitches of illegally sawn White Lauan lumber during a prophylactic patrol in Sitio Abes, Barangay Ibona, Dingalan, Aurora, on August 24, 2026, at around 2:10 PM.
The operation was conducted in compliance with PNP CMC No. 05/2014 (Intensified Internal Security Operations) and led by PLT JOHN L. FAJARDO, Platoon Leader, under the supervision of PLTCOL BARTOLOME A ANTOLIN, AFC,1st PMFC.
The recovered forest products were formally turned over to CENROβDingalan for proper documentation, verification, and appropriate disposition in accordance with environmental and forestry laws.
βThis recovery underscores our unwavering commitment to curb illegal logging and protect our forest resources. We call on the public to report any suspicious activities involving forest products to the nearest police station or CENRO office.β β PLTCOL BARTOLOME A ANTOLIN, stated.
The unit continues to intensify patrols and law enforcement operations to prevent environmental crimes and ensure accountability in the province.