He also enjoined the public  to honor those who made great sacrifices for the province and  to all members of the society who have been instrumental in battling  criminality and other concerns  affecting the  peace and order situation of the province.

 “Let us also honor our kakailyans for their gallantry in fighting for the freedom of our province from the foreign invaders. It is fitting to honor them in recognition  of  their extraordinary acts, sacrifices and heroism, ” he said.

“Let us also honor our modern-day heroes, our young leaders, faith-based volunteers, fathers and pastors, and our partners in peace and order who have been instrumental in our fight against any form of criminality including insurgency and illegal drugs in our province. It is worth stressing that they are the reason behind our freedom from the communist terrorist groups and illegal drugs,” he  stressed.

BONTOC, Mountain Province(PIA)-- Provincial officials led by Governor Bonifacio Lacwasan, Jr.  spearheaded the province’s observance of the 125th Philippine Independence Day at the  Provincial Plaza  here on Monday(June 12).

Police Regional Office-Cordillera Regional Director PBGEN David K. Peredo, Jr. joined  his provincemates  in  this  occasion as the guest of honor and speaker.  

Peredo, from the scenic town of Sagada,  emphasized the key factors that inspired the freedom of the people. 

“In the quest for national freedom and dignity, our ancestors were guided by the qualities which are nationalism, bravery and sacrifice” Peredo said.