A Recognition Earned Under Pressure
OZAMIZ CITY - A ceremony placed a spotlight on PLtCol. Mark Green G. Lagura, whose work as Officer-in-Charge of the Ozamiz City Police Station earned him the Medalya ng Kagalingan. The recognition was connected to his participation in the hot-pursuit operation that followed the robbery at Mr. DIY Store in Barangay Aguada. The award therefore gives public recognition to the responsibilities carried during that operation. Under the PNP’s awards system, the Medalya ng Kagalingan is classified among the organization’s minor operational awards, making Lagura’s recognition a formal acknowledgment of his service.
From an Ozamiz Operation to a Regional Ceremony
Lagura received the medal at Police Regional Office 10 headquarters in Cagayan de Oro City during the regular Monday flag-raising and awarding ceremony. The recognition was conferred under the leadership of PBGen. Nestor C. Babagay Jr., Regional Director of PRO-10. For the Ozamiz City Police Station, the occasion provides an opportunity to recognize one of its officers beyond the boundaries of the city where the operation took place. The recognition is therefore tied to documented service during an actual operational situation rather than simply being a routine career distinction.
What the Medal Means for Ozamiz Police Service
A police medal does not erase the difficulties involved in responding to crime, but it can recognize the effort required when officers are called to act under demanding circumstances. Lagura’s award offers Ozamiz residents a positive story about public service: an officer assigned to the city received regional recognition for his part in a police operation. The PNP’s own awards regulations identify the Medalya ng Kagalingan as an operational award, providing useful context for understanding the distinction. For Lagura and the personnel working alongside him, the recognition can also serve as a reminder of the standards attached to police work—responsibility, readiness, and service during moments when decisive action is required.
