Laoag City police chief P/Supt. Edwin Balles and two other police officers each receive a Medalya Ng Papuri for their exemplary performance of duty. The duty being recognized is the recent illegal drugs buy-bust operation at Brgy. 23, Laoag City. Acting regional police director P/Chief Supt. Gregorio R. Pimentel personally awarded the medals. Assisting the regional director is P/Sr. Supt. Reynaldo G. Biay, acting deputy regional director for administration and other senior police officers. (Doms dela Cruz)