Public Safety Office - Province of Isabela

27/08/2026

COORDINATION MEETING FOR DRUG-FREE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND ROAD SAFETY

The Provincial Government of Isabela, through the Public Safety Office (PSO) and Isabela Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Office (iPADAO), represented by PSO IV Manuel Cesar G. Binag IV, Officer-In-Charge of iPADAO together with iPADAO personnel attended the joint coordination meeting today August 27, 2026 with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Isabela, the City of Ilagan Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC), and the City of Ilagan College.

The meeting served as a venue to discuss the proposed Anti-Drug Abuse Advocacy activities and to review current plans and programs geared toward building a Drug-Free Community, as well as the Public Safety Office’s advocacy for Road Safety across the Province.

27/08/2026

Joint Roadside Anti-Smoke Belching Campaign

The Public Safety Office (PSO) provided assistance during the Joint Roadside Anti-Smoke Belching Campaign conducted by the Environment & Natural Resources Office (ENRO) in partnership with the Land Transportation Office (LTO) - Ilagan District Office, held today August 27, 2026, at Queen Isabela Park along the National Highway, Alibagu, City of Ilagan.

The activity forms part of the Provincial Government of Isabela’s climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts, aimed at reducing air pollution caused by vehicle emissions through random roadside inspection of smoke-belching diesel-powered vehicles.

27/08/2026

August 25, 2026:

PSO III Francis David G. Gañgan, together with ADAS I Kenneth Lhar A. Taguinod traveled to the municipalities of Quezon and Quirino, Isabela to conduct a Safety Orientation lecture on Road Safety during the monthly rice distribution. The team also distributed safety IEC materials throughout the activity.

25/08/2026

August 25, 2026:

The Public Safety Office, represented by PSO IV Manuel Cesar G. Binag IV, together with AAIV Yheanne C. Barredo, successfully underwent an internal audit conducted by personnel from PSWDO and OPA as auditors, ensuring transparency and accountability in the records and processes of the office.

At the same time, PGI ISO auditors PSO II Joey S. Tejada and AAIV Evangeline C. Antonio of the Public Safety Office, were out conducting audits on other provincial offices, upholding the same standards of good governance across departments.

23/08/2026

21/08/2026

August 17-21, 2026:

Public Order and Safety Officer Kim Patrick G. Agbayani, together with PSO IV Manuel Cesar G. Binag IV, PSO III Francis David G. Gañgan, and PSO I Jericho M. Pereña, attended the 5-day Incident Command System Integrated Planning Training Course (ICS LEVEL 2), conducted by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), Department of National Defense, with the theme “Naghahanda at Kumikilos Tungo sa Panatag at Bagong Pilipinas.”

The training strengthened participants’ skills in disaster response planning, from the Incident Command planning process to mastering information flow within the NDRRMC system. A hands-on mapping and simulation exercise also gave participants practical experience in applying these concepts to real disaster scenarios.

21/08/2026

August 21, 2026:

PSO Operations personnel conducted the pruning of trees near the CCTV cameras and grass cutting at Parking Areas around Capitol Compound to ensure clear visibility and maintaining a clean and orderly environment within the compound.

21/08/2026

August 21, 2026:

Public Order and Safety Officer Kim Patrick G. Agbayani personally visited the checkpoints in Sindon Bayabo and ISEP-TF at Sitio Disipon, City of Ilagan, Isabela to check on the personnel manning the area and to ensure that security protocols along the Ilagan-Divilacan Road are being properly observed per GRTA EO No. 22 S. 2026.