Battle-tested Igorot Police Officer from Besao promoted the highest rank of PNPA class 1998

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Cordillera - "It runs in the blood of Igorots to defend our land and freedom. We will fight until the last breath and die with honor in the name of service". 

These are the words from S/Supt. Jonathan Calixto who had been promoted to the rank of senior superintendent and becoming the highest ranking member of the Philippine National Police Academy Class of 1998.

Aside from that, Calixto who is a proud son of Besao, Mountain Province was also appointed as the new head of the commander of the PNP Regional Highway Patrol Unit of Region4A on October 9, according to a local newspaper.

Prior to his current position now, 10 years ago Calixto was the youngest battalion commander of the PNP Special Action Force (SAF).

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Calixto's track records in the Police service ranges from leading anti-terrorist operation and intelligence. Calixto led the capture of one of the leader of Islamist group Jemaah Islamiyah in the southern Philippines. 

In 2005 Calixto along with his fellow Igorot PNP-SAF leader Supt. Lambert Suerte also led the assault of terrorists who held hostages at the Bicutan jail that resulted to the killing of top Abu Sayyaf leaders including Commander Robot.

Calixto along with 10 police officers were conferred the coveted Country's Outstanding Policemen in Service by the Metrobank Foundation for his contribution to the nations's peace and stability through anti-terror campaign.

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Calixto holds a degree in Criminology at the University of Baguio and holds a master's degree in Public Administration from the National College for Business and Arts. 

He also took an advance course in anti-kidnapping and crisis response at the Louisiana State Police Academy in the United States. 

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PNP Chief 'Bato' dela Rosa applauds Police-Cordillera for impressive performance against illegal drugs

Photo Credit: BJMP Region Car

Cordillera, - Philippine National Police Chief Ronal 'Bato' dela Rosa praises Police Regional Office Cordillera for their impressive performance in the anti-illegal drug campaign of the government under the Duterte Administration. 

In his speech last Friday during the celebration of the 116th Police Service Anniversary in Camp Bado, Dangwa, PNP Chief dela Rosa highlighted the fast action of the PRO-COR in making three provinces of Cordillera drug-free, these are Mt.Province, Ifugao and Apayao.

Dela Rosa said only PNP Cordillera was able to declare three provinces drug free in the entire country in contrast with other Police offices that have declared drug free only in the barangay level.

He also thanked other government agencies such as the DILG, DOH, DSWD and PDEA for their non-stop support in the campaign against illegal drug and to their effort in helping the rehabilitation of drug surrenderees in the region.

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Photo Credit: Pro-Cor

During the event dela Rosa was adopted as a son of Cordillera by the Regional Development Council led by RCDC-RPOC Chairman and Baguio City Mayor Mauricio Domogan, Congressman Mark Go, Benguet governor Crescencio Pacalso, Mt. Province Gov. Lacwasan Jr., Acting Kalinga Gov. James Edduba and other municipal mayors, provincial board members and other officials.

He also led the awarding ceremonies for the outstanding police officers and units for the best police officers and units at the regional, provincial, city, municipality and stations in the Cordillera Region.

source: PIA Cordillera, Pro-cor, BJMP Region Car.

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