(Eagle News)– Fifteen high-ranking officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) are included in the first batch of reshuffle in the national police force.
PNP Spokesman Police Chief Superintendent Wilben Mayor said that the reshuffle is part of the usual re-assignments when other officials retire.
Included in the revamp is Chief Supt. Aaron Aquino who was named the director of the Central Luzon Region (PRO 3). His appointment is caused by the retirement of Chief Supt. Rudy Lacadin.
Chief Supt. Billy Beltran was appointed director of the Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Police Office (PRO9) while Chief Supt. Ronald Santos was moved to the Civil Security Group.
Chief Supt. Abad Osit was appointed tp the Directorate for Integrated Police Operations (DIPO) Visayas while Chief Supt. Valfrie Tabian was placed as the Regional Director of CALABARZON (PRO 4)
Also given new assignments were Chief Supt. Timoteo Pacleb as deputy chief for administration of CALABARZON; Chief Supt. Charlie Collado to Northern Mindanao police as deputy chief for Administration; Chief Supt. Ramon Puruggunan to the Directorate for Comptrollership; Chief Supt. Archie Gamboa to the Directorate for Logistics.
Meanwhile, Mayor clarified that all those who were reassigned remains on a temporary status to give the incoming PNP Chief, Chief Supt. Ronald dela Rosa a free hand for further reorganization when he assumes the top police post on June 30.
(from Mar Gabriel, Eagle News Service)