ZAMBOANGA CITY: The K9 handler who sustained injuries in the Nov.
9 twin bomb blast at the city proper is up for more benevolence for his heroism.
K9 Handler PO2 Franklin
Manuel Ined was tagged a modern day hero by Zamboanguenos and the sympathy and
support is gaining at present.
Zamboanga Chamber of
Commerce and Industry Foundation (ZCCIFI) president Edwin To with Pocholo
Soliven made a contribution of P50,000 in support of Ined.
The check was
personally handed over to the victim in his hospital room by ZCCIFI officials
as witnessed by City Police Director Sr. Supt. Angelito Casimiro.
Soliven said that such gesture
of support is a message to policemen “that they are not alone in defending and
securing the city.”
“We are here to support
them and we are in this together,” he said, as he promised that the ZCCIFI will
provide more support for the policeman including possible special discounted
rate in his hospitalization.
Casimiro for his part thanked
those who supported the ZCPO, especially when there are police officers who are
wounded in the line of duty.
The police director promised
to work harder together with the rest of the policemen to be worthy of the
trust and confidence of the community.