Abra considers top lawman as adopted son

CAMP BADO DANGWA, La Trinidad, Benguet: Abra’s provincial government declared the region’s top police officer, Police Chief Supt. Benjamin Magalong, as adopted son of the Province of Abra during a Thanksgiving ceremony held on November 18 at the Provincial Capitol of Bangued, Abra.

The provincial government of Abra through Gov. Eustaquio Bersamin passed a resolution on October 21 officially declaring Magalong as adopted “Son of Abra” for his contribution in the peace process transforming Abra from a community of lawlessness and violence to an orderly and peaceful atmosphere conducive for living, working, and doing business.