Camp Olivas, City of San Fernando, Pampanga — Recognizing that effective policing begins with healthy and resilient personnel, Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) continues to strengthen its mental health initiatives through the conduct of Psychiatric and Psychological Examination (PPE) under the Bantay Kaisipan program, together with the distribution of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials on PNP Mental Health Red Flags and Mental Health Awareness.
The activity, conducted on February 10 under the guidance of PCOL Jonathan S. Adanglao, Chief of the Regional Medical and Dental Unit 3 (RMDU3), aims to help personnel better understand mental health concerns, identify early warning signs, and encourage timely support-seeking among police officers and non-uniformed personnel alike.
Facilitating the activity are PCPT Ventura P. Soriano, Chief Nurse and Psychologist; PCPT Emery R. Abalajon, Psychometrician PCO; PEMS Lily Ambat and PCMS Ethel Mae R. Buenaventura, Nurse PNCO, who provided professional assessment and guidance to participating personnel.
The initiative forms part of PRO3’s continuing effort to ensure that those tasked to serve and protect the public are likewise given proper care and support.
PRO3 Regional Director PBGEN Ponce Rogelio I. Peñones Jr. underscored that mental wellness plays a vital role in maintaining professionalism and operational readiness within the organization.
“Our personnel face daily pressures and challenges in the performance of duty. It is important that we provide them with the support systems needed to maintain not only physical readiness but also mental and emotional well-being. Through programs like Bantay Kaisipan, we strengthen our people so they can continue serving the public effectively,” Peñones said.
The activity reflects PRO3’s continuing commitment to personnel welfare, aligned with the PNP Focused Agenda of the Chief PNP, PGEN Jose Melencio C Nartatez Jr and the organization’s guiding principles of Protect the People, Pursue Peace and Order, and Promote Professionalism, while promoting a culture where mental health awareness and seeking help are openly encouraged within the police service.
