IN a recent Philippine National Police (PNP) shake-up, four high-ranking officials have been reassigned as part of a strategic reorganization to enhance operational efficiency and leadership readiness.
Leadership changes were made upon the order of Police Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil, the PNP said over the weekend.
Among the appointees were BGen. Wilson Asueta, BGen. Rizalito Gapas, Col. Villamor Tuliao and Col. Josefino Ligan.
Previously, the director of the Eastern Police District (EPD), Asueta, has been designated as the officer in charge (OIC) of the office of the Deputy Commander of the Area Police Command (APC) for Southern Luzon.
On the other hand, the outgoing director of the Northern Police District (NPD), Gapas, will step into the role of OIC of the office of the Deputy Commander of APC for Northern Luzon.
Meanwhile, taking over from Asueta, Tuliao has been appointed the OIC of the EPD.
Finally, Ligan will assume the role of OIC in the NPD, replacing Gapas.
In announcing the revamp, General Marbil emphasized the importance of “prepositioning” officials who are suitably qualified for their forthcoming assignments.
He noted that this move is not only about leadership changes but is also strategically aligned with the PNP’s goal of fostering a responsive and adaptive police force capable of addressing emerging challenges in public safety.
Meanwhile, the PNP has announced the transfer of at least 1,308 personnel with relatives running for office in the upcoming midterm elections.
This decision is part of the PNP’s ongoing commitment to remain non-partisan and to prevent any potential influence of police officers in electoral processes.
PNP spokesman BGen. Jean Fajardo said that out of 1,586 officers who declared familial ties up to the fourth degree with candidates, a substantial majority have already been reassigned to different units.
Remaining officers, over 200, are expected to undergo transfers within the next couple of days.
The Police Regional Office (PRO) Cordillera has seen the highest number of transfers, with 180 officers moved to new assignments.
This is followed by PRO 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) with 144 transfers, PRO Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) with 122, and PRO 6 (Western Visayas) with 118.
Fajardo emphasized that these transfers are a proactive measure to ensure that police officers do not engage in partisan politics, especially those serving as escorts for politicians and private individuals seeking election.
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