The Joint Municipal Peace and Order Council (MPOC) and Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council (MADAC) meeting for the first quarter was conducted today, March 19, 2026, at the Municipal Hall of Itogon.
MADAC & MPOC Chairperson Mayor Bernard S. Waclin was represented by Municipal Administrator Arnel F. Bahingawan, who presided over the meeting. The session was attended by all barangay representatives, department representatives, and council members.
The session covered topics on safety, peace and order situations, and anti-illegal drug campaign activities.
Updates on crime incidents from January to March 2026 were presented by Police Major Mac Kenley A. Mayomis, COP of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Fire incident statistics, fire safety enforcement, Fire Prevention Month activities, and disaster preparedness and response were discussed by FINSP Julius T. Wanawan, Municipal Fire Marshal. Senior Jail Officer 4 (SJO4) Milton John Maguen from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) presented their community relations activities as well as awards received for the first quarter. PMCS Oliver O. Albidas, Assistant Team Leader of the PNP-EOD/K9 Group, also presented their accomplishments from January to March 2026.
The representatives of the nine barangays of Itogon reported the Barangay Peace and Order Council (BPOC) and Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) activities from January to March 2026. They discussed drug campaign activities and peace and order concerns related to crime and disorder in their respective barangays. Offices from MENRO, MSWDO, MDRMMO, DILG-Itogon, and other offices also gave their updates and reports.
The attendees raised concerns which were discussed, leading to the resolution of some issues.
The first quarter MPOC and MADAC meeting highlighted the continued cooperation of the local government, barangays, and partner agencies in addressing peace, order, and anti-drug efforts. Through shared updates and open discussion, the councils reaffirmed their commitment to keeping Itogon safe and orderly for the community.
[Content, photos, and layout by by PIO interns: Charmaine Capsula, Nicolle Joy Delmas, Rhyza Joie Tomas; BSU BA COMM]
