MANILA – Five colonels of the Philippine National Police (PNP) have been promoted to brigadier generals, the Department of the Interior and Local Government said Wednesday.
Promoted to one-star rank were Colonels Florendo Gerdan Jr., Porfirio Calagan, Rolly Octavio, Bernard Yang and Rogelio Raymundo Jr., based on the memorandum issued by the DILG.
Meanwhile, 15 officers with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel were also promoted to Colonel -- Arnel Ramos, Michael John Mangahis, Vivian Paclibon, Joefel Siason, Susan Mangaldan, Sajid Mukaram, Nilo Texon, Joan Montero, Dexter Tinepac, Resty Valmores, Charlie Vete, Leo Mendoza, Paul Gamido, Jaime Barredo Jr. and Emerson Dante.
In January, the DILG assured that there would be no delay in the processing of promotions of third-level police officers.
The National Police Commission (Napolcom) earlier passed a resolution mandating the completion of the processing of promotions for third-level police officers within 30 days after receipt of complete documentary requirements.
DILG Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr., also the chair of the Napolcom, said the promotion would further improve the morale of the personnel and inspire them to work relentlessly in fighting criminality, illegal drugs, corruption and in maintaining peace and order in their assigned jurisdictions. (PNA)
