Special Operation Section, PNCO,
Office of the Regional Intelligence and Investigation Division,
Police Regional Office 8, Camp Kangleon, Palo, Leyte

A veteran operative for more than 18 years, SPO3 Kahano has been involved in major police operations against big-time and high-profile criminal syndicates, particularly Kidnap-for-Ranson (KFR) groups. His most significant accomplishments include the capture or neutralization of some of the country’s most wanted elements in the PNP National Anti-Kidnapping Task Force (NAKTAF) order of battle, among them Allan Celebre, Allan Balimbingan, Reynaldo de Vera, ranked 8th, and Silverio Superable, ranked 3rd, all members of the dreaded Waray-Waray KFR group. He was likewise instrumental in the arrest of the third most wanted person in Eastern Visayas and was part of a campaign against loose firearms in the area. In each of these cases, SPO3 Kahano’s extensive network of community informants proved vital not just in building of case profiles, but in the successful execution of operational plans in the field.

His success, however, is not limited to police action, as his sterling record is replete with accounts of worthwhile projects undertaken in support of crime prevention. In particular, he is actively involved in the campaign against child labor and illegal or unfair business practices, especially among small businesses and flea markets, in coordination with concerned government agencies such as the Department of Labor and Employment, the Department of Trade and Industry, and the Department of Social Work and Development. SPO3 Kahano is also a sought-after speaker in training programs for civilian assets who are part of the Barangay Intelligence Network, often facilitating the sharing of information and expansion of partnerships.
A graduate of BS Commerce major in Accounting, SPO3 Kahano is a native of Tolosa, Leyte. He is married to the former Natividad Peñaflor, with whom he has six children.