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PNP Samar outgoing director credits the church as partner in the fight against criminals

By NINFA B. QUIRANTE
September 17, 2010

CATBALOGAN, Samar  –  The outgoing Police Director (PD) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Samar Provincial Police Office PSSupt. Pancho Adelberto Hubilla acknowledged the support of the clergy in his fight against criminality in Samar.


PSSupt Pancho Hubilla

In his speech, Director Hubilla first and foremost recognized Fr Cesar Aculan, Calbayog’s Social Action Director and the organization he represents.

He described his two-year stint as PD in Samar as both ’enjoyable and memorable’.

He added that the pastoral letters of the Catholic Church urging all the faithful to denounce criminality, was a big boost in the PNP’s mission.

Hubilla also gave recognition to the Iglesia ni Kristo (INK) who also called its members to support the PNP and Hubilla.

Under his leadership, warrants of arrests were effected and scores of wanted persons were apprehended and charged.

His stint though was hounded by criticisms from the first district even accusing his men to be abusive.

PSSupt. Hubilla, took all the challenges and urged those ‘aggrieved‘ to charged them. In time though, critics were unable to substantiate their accusations.

The police officer also mentioned that he feels good when people approach them for just about anything, even those concerns outside their turf.

“Nakalagay naman ho sa aming badges na police, hindi po Superman,” he jested.

He considered the elections in 2010 as the most honest, orderly and peaceful one. Hubilla said he owed it to the close partnership with the COMELEC, army, the police and the church.

In closing Hubilla melodramatically mentioned nurturing friendship with his professional allies like Governor Tan and Fr Cesar.

He likewise offered them ‘free coffee’ if and when they should visit “Boy Hubilla” in Manila. (PIA Samar)