A unified front for peace, security, and drug prevention efforts in the city.

The Joint City Peace and Order Council (POC) and City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) convened their 2nd Quarter Meeting on June 3, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center, bringing together key stakeholders to review accomplishments and address pressing issues in maintaining peace, security, and public safety in Olongapo City.

The meeting was formally called to order by Mayor Rolen C. Paulino Jr. Local Government Operations Officer VI Fernando M. Erese Jr. of DILG-Olongapo facilitated the roll call, confirming the presence of a quorum with 28 POC members and 12 CADAC members in attendance.

DILG City Director Zotico Gerson A. Villanueva Jr. opened the discussions with an overview of the Peace and Order agenda, reporting on accomplishments to date and highlighting areas for further improvement under the current quarter.

Updates from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) were delivered by Lt. Heherson Bides, who reported the recent relocation of their command post to Castillejos, Zambales. He emphasized the importance of continued coordination among the AFP, Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Coast Guard, and other law enforcement agencies in sustaining the effectiveness of joint operations.

Representing the Olongapo City Police Office, PMAJ Joseph Albert G. Seño presented local crime statistics, citing robbery as the leading focus crime with five recorded incidents. Before delivering his report, he reminded attendees of the confidential nature of the data discussed. During the open forum, questions were raised regarding the implementation and perceived impact of Oplan Bulabog, prompting a brief exchange on potential improvements to the anti-drug initiative.

Agent Adrian Dulay of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) provided an update on the illegal drug situation in the city. He discussed emerging trends, including new methods of drug use and trafficking, and identified areas where enforcement strategies may need to be recalibrated.

FSUPT Roderick Marquez, City Fire Marshal of the Olongapo City Fire Station, reported on the Bureau of Fire Protection’s (BFP) initiatives for the quarter. These included the conduct of fire safety seminars and enhanced preventive efforts, which were noted as key contributions to the city’s broader public safety agenda.

The meeting concluded after three hours of inter-agency dialogue, underscoring the city’s unified commitment to a safe, secure, and drug-free Olongapo through collaborative governance and proactive service delivery.