17/05/2026
PNP-EOD/K9 PERSONNEL RUSH TO AID WOMAN WHO COLLAPSED AT ILAGAN PUBLIC MARKET
Under the leadership of PBGEN ROGELIO Z RAYMUNDO, JR, Director, PNP-EOD/K9 Group, personnel of RECU2 – Isabela PECU once again demonstrated that the true mission of every police officer extends beyond law enforcement and public safety, it also includes compassion, humanity, and selfless service.
On May 16, 2026, while conducting a "Shock and Awe" Operation and routine visitation of business establishments at the New Public Market in Brgy. Baligatan, City of Ilagan, Isabela, personnel led by PCPT MERLY ROSE P SANCHEZ, EOD Technician and Team Leader, together with PCMS Christian A Buraga, K9 Handler, and PSSg Eugene R Bautista, EOD Technician, responded immediately to an urgent call for assistance after a woman suddenly collapsed and lost consciousness inside a nearby parlor.
Without hesitation, the team rushed to the scene and promptly secured the area to ensure public safety. They assessed the victim’s condition, discovered that she had sustained a contusion on her forehead due to the fall, and provided immediate first-aid assistance while maintaining close observation of her vital condition. Simultaneously, the team coordinated with local emergency responders for medical support.
Upon the arrival of the rescue team, the patient was safely turned over to responding medical personnel, who stabilized her and transported her to the Isabela Provincial Hospital for further treatment and evaluation.
The swift, decisive, and compassionate actions of the Isabela PECU personnel exemplify the highest ideals of the Philippine National Police. By going beyond their primary operational duties to preserve and protect human life, they demonstrated exceptional readiness, professionalism, and genuine concern for the welfare of the community.
This act of kindness and dedication reflects the unwavering commitment of the PNP-EOD/K9 Group to serve and protect with integrity, courage, and compassion strengthening public trust and further elevating the image of the organization as a dependable partner in community service.