A 20,529-square-meter property in Sitio Tan-ao, Barangay Poblacion II, Sagay City, has been donated to the Philippine National Police for the development and continued operation of the headquarters of the 2nd Special Action Battalion (2SAB) of the PNP-Special Action Force.
The Deed of Donation was signed on Monday, Nov. 9, by Ma. Milagros S. Cooper, president of Cooper Reata Agricultural Corporation, and PMGEN Paul Kenneth T. Lucas, director of the Special Action Force, a press release from Sagay City said.
The donated property has an assessed value of P4.8 million and forms part of a larger 888,483-square-meter property covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-214878 under Cooper Reata Agricultural Corporation.
Under the deed, the property will be used exclusively for the construction and operation of the 2nd Special Action Battalion headquarters and other related infrastructure facilities necessary for the fulfillment of the PNP’s mandate.
The donation is intended to support continuing peace and order and law enforcement operations by providing the SAF with a permanent area for its headquarters and future facilities in Sagay.
Cooper said the donation represents her family’s commitment to the community and their belief that peace and public order are essential to the well-being of families.
“On behalf of the Cooper family, it is a profound honor for us to mark this significant milestone. This donation comes from our deep love for our community and our firm belief in a shared and secure future,” Cooper said.
“By providing a permanent home, it is our hope that we are giving our law enforcers the support they need to fulfill their mission. May this property serve as an enduring symbol of unity and our shared commitment to protect the people,” she added.
Cooper welcomed the SAF personnel to what she described as their permanent home and expressed hope that the partnership between the community and law enforcement would continue to grow.
“Welcome to your permanent home. We hope this becomes a comfortable home for those who stand with us in protecting our communities. May our partnership continue to prosper and touch more lives,” she said.
PLt. Col. Jeffrey T. Bangngo, officer-in-charge of the 2nd Special Action Battalion, welcomed participants during the signing ceremony held at the battalion headquarters in Sitio Tan-ao.
Bangngo expressed his gratitude to the Cooper family, saying the donation would further strengthen the relationship between the police and the community.
“We extend our sincere gratitude to the Cooper family for this generous donation. This will further strengthen the bond between the police and the community and will stand as a lasting reminder of our commitment to the safety and security of the people we serve,” Bangngo said.
Lucas formally accepted the donation on behalf of the Philippine National Police and led the presentation of a certificate and plaque of appreciation and token to the donor.
The signing was witnessed by Patricia Ann S. Cooper and Bangngo.
The new property is expected to give the SAF additional space for the development of facilities needed by the battalion as its operations and personnel requirements continue to expand.
The event was also attended by 2nd District Board Member Arthur Christopher Marañon, and Councilor Sherwin Sy.
The donation also strengthens the long-term presence of the Special Action Force in Sagay, providing the unit with land that can support its headquarters, personnel facilities, and other infrastructure required for its operations in northern Negros and its wider area of responsibility.*
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