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Taming the ‘wolf’

ILOILO is a province of equanimity. Ilonggos, as they are called, are known to be mild-mannered and peace loving. They are a tamed lot. From this lot one of the country’s outstanding policemen this year has been chosen. Ironically, one who had to struggle with lupus, a disease which in Latin means “wolf” because of the patient’s bouts of wildness and irrationality.

By verafiles

Aug 29, 2012

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SOTOMIL: Outstanding cop

ILOILO is a province of equanimity. Ilonggos, as they are called, are known to be mild-mannered and peace loving. They are a tamed lot.

From this lot one of the country’s outstanding policemen this year has been chosen. Ironically, one who had to struggle with lupus, a disease which in Latin means “wolf” because of the patient’s bouts of wildness and irrationality.

Senior Police Officer 3 Rhia Benigla Sotomil is one of the 30 police officers keeping peace and order for some 44,000 residents of Pavia, a bustling town 9.6 kilometers north of Iloilo City. Her police station has consistently been rated No. 1 in the province.

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