PRO3 CHAPLAIN SERVICE 3 SECURES TOP SPOT NATIONWIDE

BY KEVIN GALANG

CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga –  The Chaplain Service 3 (CHS 3) of the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) Chaplain Service has secured the top spot nationwide in the Philippine National Police’s Unit Performance Evaluation for October 2026, recognizing its sustained efforts to provide spiritual and psychosocial support to police personnel.

The CHS 3 headed by Regional Pastoral Officer Rev. Fr. Col.  Teddy C. David earned the No. 1 ranking through its continuing pastoral programs, including regular visits to municipal and city police stations, particularly those in far-flung areas, across Central Luzon.

David has personally reached out to police personnel in their respective assignments through pastoral visits, spiritual counseling, the Spiritual and Psycho-Social Support Program under the PAGGABAY Program, and the celebration of Blue Masses.

The initiatives aim to strengthen the faith, morale and sense of purpose of police personnel while helping them cope with the demands and challenges of law enforcement work.

Beyond religious activities, the chaplaincy provides personnel with opportunities to share personal concerns, seek spiritual guidance and receive encouragement in dealing with both work-related and personal difficulties.

PRO3 director Brig. Gen. Jess Mendez lauded the achievement, underscoring the importance of spiritual and moral support in promoting the well-being, discipline and dedication of police personnel.

Mendez said the recognition also supports the PNP Focused Agenda of PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., particularly its thrust to strengthen personnel morale and welfare.

The CHS 3 vowed to sustain its pastoral services and bring spiritual care closer to police personnel, ensuring that even those assigned to the most remote stations in Central Luzon receive guidance and support.