10/07/2026
PRO3 LEADS NATION IN LOCAL ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT UNDER DILG'S SAFER CITIES PROGRAM
Camp Olivas, City of San Fernando, Pampanga โ Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) emerged as the top-performing Police Regional Office nationwide in the implementation of local ordinance enforcement under the Safer Cities Program of the Department of the Interior and Local Government, spearheaded by SILG Juanito Victor C. Remulla Jr., reaffirming Central Luzon's commitment to maintaining peace, order, and public discipline in communities across the region.
From April to June 2026, PRO3 recorded a total of 537,914 violators apprehended for various local ordinance violations under the Safer Cities campaign. Of this number, 135,761 violators were fined, while 401,254 were warned and released, reflecting the PNP's balanced approach of enforcement, education, and community engagement.
The implementation of local ordinances across the region likewise generated a total of โฑ57,897,440 in fines, while promoting greater public discipline and compliance with community regulations.
Leading the regional effort was the Bulacan Police Provincial Office with 159,684 violators apprehended, followed by Nueva Ecija with 108,676, and Tarlac with 65,922 apprehensions. Meanwhile, Bulacan also registered the highest amount of fines collected, reaching more than โฑ25.35 million.
According to PBGEN Jess B. Mendez, Regional Director, PRO3, the Region's performance demonstrates that effective local ordinance enforcement contributes significantly to crime prevention, public order, and safer communities.
"The consistent enforcement of local ordinances is not merely about apprehending violators or imposing penalties. More importantly, it is about promoting discipline, encouraging responsible behavior, and creating safer communities where people can live, work, and do business with peace of mind."
PBGEN Mendez likewise credited the accomplishment to the strong collaboration among police units, local government units, barangays, and communities throughout Central Luzon.
The data was consolidated and validated by the Regional Operations Division (ROD) headed by PCOL Franklin Estoro, whose office continues to oversee the monitoring and evaluation of operational accomplishments across the region.
Anchored on the Safer Cities Program of the DILG, the initiative seeks to promote public order, discipline, and community responsibility through the consistent enforcement of local ordinances and increased police visibility in public spaces.
The accomplishment further solidified PRO3's position as the top-performing Police Regional Office nationwide in local ordinance enforcement, underscoring the Region's unwavering commitment to the PNP's vision of safer, more orderly, and more livable communities for all Filipinos.
