THE DAVAO City Police Office (DCPO) said that the new 19 station commanders officially assumed Tuesday in a turnover ceremony held at its headquarters.
DCPO spokesperson Captain Hazel Tuazon confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that the ceremony was conducted around 1:40 pm and presided over by Col. Roel Flores, chief of the regional staff.
Here’s the list of the newly appointed station commanders and the officers they are replacing:
- Precinct 1 (Sta. Ana): PMAJ Richeen M. Lagnayo (from DSPPO) replaces PCPT Rizalito L. Clapiz III
- Precinct 2 (San Pedro): PMAJ Emmanuel D. Manlatican (from DNPPO) replaces PMAJ Michael S. Uyanguren
- Precinct 3 (Talomo): PMAJ Genesis P. Oriel (from RMFB 11) replaces PCPT Ronaldo C. Henson
- Precinct 4 (Sasa): PMAJ Marcille M. Manzano (from ODRDO) replaces PMAJ Carol U. Jabagat
- Precinct 5 (Buhangin): PCAPT Pio M. Torrecampo (from RPHAS) replaces PMAJ Antonio Y. Luy Jr
- Precinct 6 (Bunawan): PMAJ Ian James S. Acal (from DNPPO) replaces PMAJ Jake C. Goles
- Precinct 7 (Paquibato): PMAJ Janus Lumbaya B. Macli-ing (from DDOPPO) replaces PMAJ Jack L. Tilcag
- Precinct 8 (Toril): PMAJ Sheryl Y. Bautista (from DNPPO) replaces PCPT Francis A. Catabas, Jr
- Precinct 9 (Tugbok): PMAJ Vincent Ignacio B. Follante (from DOPPO) replaces PCPT Julius A. Edpalina
- Precinct 10 (Calinan): PMAJ Leo Arvin O. Alce (from DNPPO) replaces PMAJ Alberto R. Abella
- Precinct 11 (Baguio): PMAJ Lisandro G. Bernado (from DCPO) replaces PMAJ Mark Lester R. Jalon
- Precinct 12 (Marilog): PMAJ Renante C. Aritalia (from DNPPO) replaces PMAJ Nelson R. Violan Jr
- Precinct 13 (Mandug): PMAJ Rejie G. Torrita (from DDOPPO) replaces PMAJ Ramil F. Rivera
- Precinct 15 (Ecoland): PMAJ Butch Kevin P. Rapiz (from DOPPO) replaces PMAJ Manuel Kristian T. Salgado
- Precinct 16 (Maa): PMAJ Elfren N. Barredo (from DNPPO) replaces PMAJ Kevin Lew D. Garing
- Precinct 17 (Baliok): PMAJ Harold S. Untalan (from DSPPO) replaces PMAJ Jonnel L. Bonguyan
- Precinct 18 (Bajada): PMAJ Jethro Joy J. Salanap (from RHQ) replaces PMAJ Marvin C. Hugos
- Precinct 19 (Catigan-Eden): PMAJ Leif V. Quililan (from DSPPO) replaces PCPT Ferdinand B. Sonza
- Precinct 20 (Los Amigos): PMAJ Paul Michael G. Neffe (from DOCPPO) replaces PMAJ March Culaste.
This reshuffle follows the recent appointment of Brigadier General Nicolas Torre III as PRO XI director.
When asked about the reason for the relief, PRO XI spokesperson Major Catherine Dela Rey explained that the decision was part of the regional police director’s prerogative to reposition officers for improved service.
She emphasized that the move was not politically motivated.
While Torre initially stated he was not inclined towards immediate personnel changes, he emphasized the need to assess and boost morale within the force after the controversial removal of 35 PNP personnel in May, including former Davao City Police Director Col. Richard Bad-ang.
The shakeup is intended to improve police service and maintain peace and order in the region.
Photo: Bing Gonzales
