San Rafael:Iloilo A municipal police station in Iloilo province that once operated out of an unused gymnasium restroom now has a rehabilitated office under the Philippine National Police's (PNP) 'Adopt-a-Police Station' initiative.
According to Philippines News Agency, the San Rafael Municipal Police Station (MPS) in San Rafael, Iloilo, occupied the town gymnasium's unused restroom for eight months before receiving a renovated, air-conditioned facility.
Police Regional Office Western Visayas (PRO-6) director Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño led the inauguration on Tuesday. He had visited the station on September 13, 2025, and found remnants of a shower hose and sink in its former quarters. The initiative aims to rehabilitate dilapidated, inadequate, and makeshift police facilities, providing personnel with safe and functional workplaces and the public with more welcoming service centers. It is supported by private sector partners and other donors.
San Rafael MPS is the first recipient of the program in Western Visayas, chosen for its consistent performance, including early compliance with Project Restrict, Trace and Turn-in 3389, and its Gold Eagle Award under the Performance Governance System's Proficient Status. Lt. Francis Carona, the station's officer-in-charge, expressed gratitude for the new facility, noting the station's perseverance despite poor working conditions.
Iloilo Police Provincial Office director Col. Bayani Razalan encouraged personnel to be inspired by their improved workplace, urging them to maintain discipline and professionalism. He thanked Tuaño for his support, which he said reflected concern for police personnel's welfare and their ability to serve the public effectively.
Tuaño mentioned that regional police officials would discuss the next beneficiary of the initiative during their second command conference on Friday. Additionally, three patrol vehicles were turned over to other police stations, and information and communications equipment was distributed to various units during the event.
