The Department of the Interior and Local Government – Nueva Ecija joined the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in their Clean-up Activity and Celebration of the World Wildlife Day on March 5, 2013 at Minalungao National Park (MNP), General Tinio, Nueva Ecija. The activity coincided with the day of the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) with the theme "Manila Bay Clean-up and IEC on Manila Bay, Biodiversity, Wild Life and DENR Programs and Projects". It was participated in by different agencies led by DENR headed by PENRO Leovino C. Ignacio; Cabanatuan City ENRO; Palayan City ENRO; Municipal ENRO; DILG-NE, LGOO III Girard M. Sawit, Admin Aide IV Edgardo W. Adriano, Jr. and Admin Aide IV Jessica J. Esguerra represented DILG-NE Provincial Director and concurrent Assistant Regional Director Abraham A. Pascua; LGU-Gen. Tinio; TV-48, Barangay Officials of Barangay Pias headed by Punong Barangay Robert Fernandez; Public Information Office; 4H Club; NEPG-OPA; and Faculty and Elementary Students from Barangay Pias. The activity also included Environmental Awareness Activity participated in by students and faculty.

   The Philippine National Police – Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office held Ground Breaking Ceremony for their NEPPO Hostel Building headed by PNP Provincial Director PSSupt. Crizaldo O. Nieves on March 3, 2014 at Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office (NEPPO) Gymnasium.

   The building, which could also be used as a place during conferences, is intended for PNP Personnel and their families coming from other towns. It was donated by Governor Umali in recognition of the efforts of the PNP for keeping the province of Nueva Ecija safe.  PNP Chief PDG Alan La Madrid Purisima, in his message, appreciated the support of Governor Umali for giving the Hostel Buiding and other infrastructure previously donated to the PNP. He also emphasized that that the PNP must enhance the COMPETENCE of each and every policeman, redefine and reform the ORGANIZATION, realize EXCELLENCE in all aspects of police work, and institute PROFESSIONALISM at all levels of the organizationto better serve and protect the community.

     The Department of the Interior and Local Government- Nueva Ecija, headed by Provincial Director and concurrent Assistant Regional Director Abraham A. Pascua, joined the Bureau of Fire Protection, Regional Office III in their Fire Prevention Kick-off Ceremony with the theme “Isulong ang Kaunlaran, ang Kailangan” on March 1, 2014 held at Nueva Ecija Freedom Park, Cabanatuan City.

    The activity started with a thanksgiving mass officiated by Rev. Michael Feliciano I. Veneracion whom, in his homily, reminded the importance of unity and the promotion of fire prevention for a fire free nation. It was then followed by a unity walk led by RD Ariel A. Barayuga of BFP R3; SSupt Leonard R. Bañago, BFP R3 Assistant Regional Director for Administration; Supt. Mario U. Racadio, BFP R3 Assistant Regional Director for Operations; and OIC-Asst. Regional Director Abraham A. Pascua who represented both DILG R3 Regional Director Florida M. Dijan and Gov. Aurelio M. Umali. The Unity walk was also participated in by Fire Officers and BFP Personnel from the provinces of Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Zambales together with personnel from different agencies such as DILG-Nueva Ecija, PNP-NEPPO, DENR, DepEd, Academic Institutions, and Fire Volunteer Groups.

     OIC-ARD Pascua, in his message during the kick-off program, emphasized the importance of strong partnership with other sectors of the society and the forging of meaningful linkages with other organizations – government and private alike. He also expressed his support to the endeavors of BFP.

     The activity ended with a simulation exercise that showcased the knowledge and capacity of the Fire Protection Group led by BFP ORD Rescue, EMS Personnel and Cabanatuan City Fire Station Personnel.

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