Igorot cop from Benguet is one of PH's best police officers

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Cordillera - A police officer from Cordillera made it to Metrobank Foundation's list of Outstanding Filipinos this year. 

Police Colonel Lambert Suerte who hails from Bokod, Benguet was conferred an award as one of the Ten Outstanding Filipinos by Metrobank Foundation for his excellence in his profession and proving that ordinary Filipinos can be outstanding.

“His resolve and expertise as a commander have been tested in several armed encounters with enemy forces. Foremost among these is leading his men to victory and safety during the Marawi City siege in 2017,” Metrobank Foundation wrote in a post.

"Throughout his service, his efforts were vital in the liberation of stakeholders groups from security threats," it added. 

PCol. Suerte will receive a Php1 million cash prize, a golden medallion, and a Flame throphy during the conferment ceremonies in September. 

PCol. Suerte is currently the assigned as the Battalion Commander of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO).

Other awardees of the 2022 Outstanding Filipinos by Metrobank Foundation are: 

• Junmerth C. Jorta

• Christine Joy DR. Aguila, Ph.D.

• Mark Nolan P. Confesor, Ph.D.

• Leonila F. Dans, M.D., M.Sc.

• TSg. Joel L. Tuganan PA

• Col. Maria Victoria P. Juan NC

• Col. Stephen L. Cabanlet PN(M)

• PEMS Rogelio A. Rodriguez, Jr.

• PCPT Rosalino E. Panlaqui

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RMFB NCRPO under Igorot cop PCOL Suerte is Outstanding Regional Mobile Force Battalion 2021

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Cordillera - The Regional Mobile Force Battalion National Capital Region (RMFB NCRPO) under the leadership of Igorot cop PCOL Lambert Alban Suerte was adjudged as Outstanding Regional Mobile Force Battalion for Calendar Year 2021.

A plaque of Recognition was handed by PNP Chief Guillermo Eleazar to PCOL Suerte during the Culminating Ceremony of 26th Police Relations Month held on 29th July 2021 at the National Headquarters in Camp Crame.

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The recognition says "The Significant and noteworthy Police Community Affairs and Development (PCAD) programs, projects, and activities undertaken by the said office to include the focused adherence to its critical role in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic have greatly contributed to the overall peace and development initiatives in the country thereby bringing the PNP closet to the community."

PCOL Suerte traces his roots to Bokod, Benguet is a PNP Medal of Valor awardee. He was then the commanding officer of the PNP-SAF that was tasked in clearing Marawi city.

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