The City Government of Isabela, led by Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman, officially turned over, December 2, two motorcycles and a three-wheeler Bajaj to the Bureau of Fire Protection – Isabela City Fire Station.
The motorcycles, valued at P197,000, were received by Acting Fire Marshall FSINSP Vincent Toribio and were funded under the Peace and Order, Public Safety (POPS) Plan for Calendar Year 2023-2024. Additionally, a P250,000.00 three-wheeler Bajaj was provided, funded under the POPS Plan for Calendar Year 2024.
Meanwhile, another motorcycle was handed over to the 19th Special Forces Company, 4th Special Forces Battalion, Philippine Army. The said vehicle was received by Company Commander CPT Ralph Raoul Carbon. Valued at P150,000, the vehicle was also funded under the same source, reflecting the city’s commitment to strengthening local security initiatives and enhancing operational support for its military partners.
Witnessing the said turn-over were councilors Yusop Abubakar, Jeromy Casas, James Abner Rodriguez and Karel Annjaiza Sakkalahul and POPS-CPOC/CADAC Assistant Focal Rix La Guardia.
These contributions underscore the city government’s dedication to enhancing the mobility and response capabilities of local fire and safety personnel, ensuring improved public safety services for the community. (Words by SJ Asakil/Photos by M. Santos, CIO)
