New PNP building shines in Zumarraga (Samar) coast

By NINFA B QUIRANTE, PIA Samar
February 2, 2012

CATBALOGAN CITY  –  The new Philippine National Police (PNP) building, now a blue landmark in the coast of Zumarraga (Samar) town welcomes travelers to this quaint island.

“It is the first building to greet you, as it is near the port,” said PNP Samar Provincial Director Nolasco Bathan in an interview after its inauguration yesterday, February 2, 2012.

PSSupt Pepito Pacada from the PNP Regional Office 08 sailed to Zumarraga to witness the inauguration and turn-over of the P5 million Zumarraga Municipal Police Station led by PSInsp. Julio Pagtabunan.

“This is part of the PNP’s Integrated Transformation Program-upgrading our police stations,” said Bathan.

He added that the national headquarters may purchase two patrol boats for this island town battling with illegal fishing.

Meanwhile, Mayor Myrna Tan expressed her appreciation for the new PNP building that was accomplished while she was the chief executive.

PD Bathan said that Tan is one of the police’s best supporters with her Zumarraga community. “A good feeling is drawn when a client enters a presentable office,” added Bathan.

The police director said that very soon, they will also be inaugurating Pinabacdao’s municipal police station.

“In the island municipalities, this is the first in Zumarraga,” Bathan informed.

Samar has five island municipalities of Daram, Zumarraga, Almagro, Tagapul-an and Sto. Niño.