Iloilo Police Enhance Traffic Enforcement with Comprehensive LTO Deputation Seminar
The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO), under the leadership of Police Colonel Wilbert Parilla, successfully conducted a two-day traffic law enforcement capability seminar on April 15–16, 2026. This critical training event was held at the ICPO Function Hall, located on the third floor of the Admin Building at Camp Achilles D. Plagata on General Luna Street in Iloilo City. The seminar was specifically designed to deputize police personnel for enhanced traffic management roles, in coordination with the Land Transportation Office Region 6.
Leadership Emphasizes Training and Discipline for Safer Roads
Police Lieutenant Colonel Lindley Barrientos, the deputy city director for administration of ICPO, represented Colonel Parilla during the proceedings. In his address, Barrientos highlighted the seminar's significance, stating, “Through this deputation seminar, we are enhancing not only our competence but also our responsibility to ensure safer roads for the public. Well-trained personnel translate to more effective traffic enforcement and better service to our community.” Colonel Parilla also commended the performance of ICPO units, noting their commitment to excellence and dedication to service as key drivers of the organization's success.
Comprehensive Training for 71 Police Personnel
A total of 71 personnel from various ICPO units participated in the seminar, including members from Police Stations 1 to 10, the Iloilo City Mobile Force Company (ICMFC), the Mobile Patrol Unit, and the Traffic Enforcement Unit. The event was facilitated by Police Lieutenant Colonel Michael Patosa, chief of the Traffic Enforcement Unit. Prior to deputization, attendees received comprehensive lectures on road safety from Bernard Bacay, a driving skills rater, and Gemmuel Eola, an application support staff, both from the Traffic Safety Unit of LTO Region 6.
The training program also included mandatory neuro-psychiatric and medical examinations to ensure all personnel met the readiness and qualification standards for deputized functions. Police Lieutenant Colonel Lorenez Losaria, deputy city director for operations of ICPO, emphasized the importance of discipline in his welcome remarks, stating, “Let us remember, ang disiplina sa dalan nagaumpisa sa aton kaugalingon. This seminar is a vital step in strengthening our capabilities as law enforcers to effectively manage traffic and enforce road safety laws.”
Broader Law Enforcement Achievements Highlight ICPO's Multifaceted Efforts
In addition to the traffic seminar, ICPO reported significant achievements in other law enforcement areas during the period from April 1 to 15, 2026. In anti-illegal drug operations, police seized approximately 607.66 grams of shabu, valued at P4,132,058.76, and arrested 41 individuals, including 6 high-value individuals and 35 street-value individuals. Efforts against wanted persons led to the arrest of 17 individuals, with one classified as a most wanted person.
ICPO's campaign against illegal gambling resulted in 16 operations, the arrest of 32 individuals, and the confiscation of P6,720 in bet money. The intensified campaign against loose firearms involved 24 operations, leading to the apprehension of two individuals and the recovery of 25 firearms, with 13 deposited, nine surrendered, and three confiscated, including one explosive. Enforcement of local ordinances resulted in 3,217 apprehensions across Iloilo City, with corresponding fines and penalties imposed.
Ongoing Commitment to Public Safety and Community Service
This deputation seminar forms a crucial part of ICPO's continuing capability-building initiatives aimed at strengthening traffic law enforcement and promoting road safety in Iloilo City. These efforts reflect the police office's unwavering focus on maintaining peace and order, enhancing public safety, and bolstering law enforcement capabilities through targeted training and sustained operational activities. The integration of traffic management with broader crime-fighting strategies underscores ICPO's holistic approach to community security and service excellence.
