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PBBM Accepts Resignation Of 18 PNP Officers Linked To Illegal Drugs Activities
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In his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made a significant announcement regarding the Philippine National Police (PNP). He revealed that he has accepted the resignation of eighteen (18) Third-Level Officers allegedly involved in illegal drugs activities. This action comes upon the recommendation of the National Police Commission Ad Hoc Advisory Group, which conducted a thorough investigation into the matter.
PNP Chief Benjamin Acorda Jr. personally informed the President about the investigation, which focused on the alleged involvement of 953 Third-Level Officers in illegal drugs activities. In response, these officers had tendered their courtesy resignation during the investigation period.
However, the Ad Hoc Advisory Group recommended the non-acceptance of 935 courtesy resignations and specifically advised the President to accept the resignation of the eighteen (18) named officers, whose identities have been made public by the Presidential Communications Office:
1. PBGEN Remus Balingasa Medina O-10038
2. PBGEN Randy Quines Peralta O-05124
3. PBGEN Pablo Gacayan Labra II O-03734
4. PCOL Rogarth Bulalacao Campo O-08477
5. PCOL Rommel Javier Ochave O-08085
6. PCOL Rommel Allaga Velasco O-08084
7. PCOL Robin King Sarmiento O-03552
8. PCOL Fernando Reyes Ortega O-07478
9. PCOL Rex Ordoño Derilo O-10549
10. PCOL Julian Tesorero Olonan O-12395
11. PCOL Rolando Tapon Portera O-07520
12. PCOL Lawrence Bonifacio Cajipe O-12905
13. PCOL Dario Milagrosa Menor O-07757
14. PCOL Joel Kagayed Tampis O-08180
15. PCOL Michael Arcillas David O-07686
16. PCOL Igmedio Belonio Bernaldez O-12544
17. PCOL Rodolfo Calope Albotra Jr O-08061
18. PCOL Marvin Barba Sanchez O-08043
The President emphasized that the activities of these officials will be closely monitored, and necessary orders for their relief from their present positions will be immediately issued. They will be reassigned to the Personnel Holding and Accounting Unit, DPRM (Directorate for Personnel and Records Management) to prevent any further influence or involvement in illegal activities.
President Marcos Jr. also reaffirmed his commitment to clean up the ranks of the PNP and eradicate the drug problem, which he believes is closely linked to the involvement of some police officials. In the wake of these resignations, he vowed to appoint individuals with unquestionable integrity to lead the government's campaign against illegal drugs, signaling a new direction in his administration's approach to the issue.
PNP Chief Benjamin Acorda Jr. personally informed the President about the investigation, which focused on the alleged involvement of 953 Third-Level Officers in illegal drugs activities. In response, these officers had tendered their courtesy resignation during the investigation period.
However, the Ad Hoc Advisory Group recommended the non-acceptance of 935 courtesy resignations and specifically advised the President to accept the resignation of the eighteen (18) named officers, whose identities have been made public by the Presidential Communications Office:
1. PBGEN Remus Balingasa Medina O-10038
2. PBGEN Randy Quines Peralta O-05124
3. PBGEN Pablo Gacayan Labra II O-03734
4. PCOL Rogarth Bulalacao Campo O-08477
5. PCOL Rommel Javier Ochave O-08085
6. PCOL Rommel Allaga Velasco O-08084
7. PCOL Robin King Sarmiento O-03552
8. PCOL Fernando Reyes Ortega O-07478
9. PCOL Rex Ordoño Derilo O-10549
10. PCOL Julian Tesorero Olonan O-12395
11. PCOL Rolando Tapon Portera O-07520
12. PCOL Lawrence Bonifacio Cajipe O-12905
13. PCOL Dario Milagrosa Menor O-07757
14. PCOL Joel Kagayed Tampis O-08180
15. PCOL Michael Arcillas David O-07686
16. PCOL Igmedio Belonio Bernaldez O-12544
17. PCOL Rodolfo Calope Albotra Jr O-08061
18. PCOL Marvin Barba Sanchez O-08043
The President emphasized that the activities of these officials will be closely monitored, and necessary orders for their relief from their present positions will be immediately issued. They will be reassigned to the Personnel Holding and Accounting Unit, DPRM (Directorate for Personnel and Records Management) to prevent any further influence or involvement in illegal activities.
President Marcos Jr. also reaffirmed his commitment to clean up the ranks of the PNP and eradicate the drug problem, which he believes is closely linked to the involvement of some police officials. In the wake of these resignations, he vowed to appoint individuals with unquestionable integrity to lead the government's campaign against illegal drugs, signaling a new direction in his administration's approach to the issue.
Jul 25, 2023
