Tabuk City- April 7, 2025. The Dagupan Campus General Services Office (GSO) today launched a Security Guard Formation, signaling a renewed commitment to campus safety and operational excellence. Held immediately after the morning Flag Ceremony, the session underscored the university’s proactive stance on security preparedness, professional development, and alignment with institutional priorities.

Key Highlights of the Formation:

1. Operational Readiness Review. SG Rolly Mamma, Head of Security Services (Dagupan Campus), spearheaded rigorous uniform inspections, verified 100% attendance, and conducted performance evaluations to ensure peak readiness among security personnel.

2. Zero-Tolerance Compliance Briefing. Mr. Ronaldo Daluping, Acting GSO Chairperson (Dagupan Campus), reinforced protocols, including the Code of Conduct for Security Personnel, emergency response standards, and gender-sensitive (GAD) guidelines to uphold campus integrity.

3. Cutting-Edge Protocol Updates and Training. SG Jeffrey Angngalao (Bulanao Campus Security Head) and Mr. Joel Liwaliw Cubit (Bulanao Security Chairperson) delivered critical updates on security policies, emergency drills, and advanced training programs modeled after the main campus’s best practices.

4. Proactive Community Engagement. Mr. Michael Saflor, Student Development Chairperson (Dagupan Campus), presented actionable insights from student concerns, targeting risk mitigation and preempting negative social media discourse through improved security responsiveness.

5. Urgent Issue Resolution. Security personnel raised pressing operational challenges, including: – Demand for Streamlined Shifts: Immediate requests to transition to a 40-hour workweek, with additional hires to eliminate coverage gaps.

– Traffic Crisis Mitigation: Reinforced measures to resolve congestion from employee vehicle traffic during peak hours.

6. Leadership Call to Action. Campus Administrator Ms. Odette Campos Pannogan closed the session with a rallying address, applauding the team’s dedication and urging continued vigilance: “Your role is pivotal to our campus’s success. Let today’s discussions fuel our collective mission to safeguard every student, employee, and visitor.”

The Office of the Campus Administrator reaffirmed its commitment to quarterly Security Formations, ensuring sustained dialogue, enhanced protocols, and a safer environment for all stakeholders. This initiative marks a strategic leap toward institutional resilience, aligning security operations with the university’s vision for excellence.