Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Tuesday recognized two Filipino police officers who earned top honors in an international police exchange program in the Middle East.
Police Major Florece Inar Vic Florece of the Camarines Sur Police Provincial Office ranked first among 51 participants from 35 countries in the program hosted by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Interior and the Abu Dhabi Police College.
Another Filipino officer, Police Captain Joseph G. Pelobello, placed fifth overall, drawing praise from the PNP leadership.
Nartatez described their achievements as a source of pride for the PNP and the Filipino people, citing them as proof of the strength of police training institutions and ongoing reforms toward professionalism and global standards.
The awards were conferred on January 29 in a ceremony attended by senior UAE leaders, as the PNP chief urged other officers to emulate the honorees’ discipline, integrity, and commitment to excellence.
