TACLOBAN CITY – The Regional Peace and Order Council-Eastern Visayas Executive Committee (RPOC-EV Execom) convened on Monday, Nov.18, to align strategies and action plans for the upcoming 2025 Peace and Order Council (POC) performance audit.
The meeting focused on reviewing the 2024 audit indicators and strengthening disaster risk reduction and anti-illegal drugs campaigns.
Representatives from key agencies, including the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Philippine National Police-8, and the 8th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army, presented their action plans for 2025.
DILG 8 Regional Director Arnel Agabe lauded the region’s zero-casualty record during Super Typhoon ‘Pepito’, earning recognition from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.
He also highlighted sustained progress in the fight against illegal drugs, crediting a balanced approach of compassion and firm enforcement.
As the RPOC-EV Execom looks ahead, it remains committed to fostering safer, more resilient communities in Eastern Visayas through collaboration and evidence-based strategies.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
