Tuesday, March 1, 2022

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DOH to no longer issue daily Covid-19 case bulletin

Posted: 01 Mar 2022 02:57 AM PST

STARTING next week, the Department of Health (DOH) will issue a weekly, instead of daily, coronavirus disease (Covid-19) case bulletin with focus on active severe and critical cases and intensive care unit utilization rate, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.Vergeire said the Covid-19 tracker will also later on be updated on a weekly basis instead of daily."Previously, mga case number kasi ang nilalabas natin, mababago na po... Gusto ho nating tanggalin 'yung mindset ng ating kababayan na numero ang tinitignan natin. We have seen in this Omicron situation that the situation or the characteristic of the virus has become milder compared to the Delta variant," she said in a press briefing."Ngayon, kaya po natin nililipat kasi mas kritikal po at should be the consequences that the population cares about itong severe, critical, at saka mga namamatay, at kung mao-overwhelm ang ating healthcare system," she added.Earlier, Vergeire said the basis on the escalation or de-escalation of the quarantine status in an area will shift to the number of critical and severe cases and the healthcare utilization rate instead of the transmission or the number of cases.She reminded the public that the Covid-19 pandemic is not over yet despite the downgrade to Alert Level 1 of 39 areas, including Metro Manila, which is the top contributor in the daily number of fresh cases.Vergeire said the effects of Alert Level 1 will be seen after 10 to 14 days of its implementation."Kailangan maintindihan ng public na kung ano man ang magiging epekto ng pag-implementa natin ng Alert Level 1 dito sa areas natin na 39, ito ay makikita pa natin in about 10-14 days," she said."Hindi po natin masasabi na halimbawa biglang tumaas ng dalawa ang kaso bukas ay epekto na po 'yan ng Alert Level 1 na ginawa natin. Sa ngayon, wala pa po. Maybe tomorrow, we can give updates," she added.In order to avoid another Covid-19 surge, Vergeire urged the public to continue to adhere to minimum public health protocols, particularly the wearing of face masks and observance of physical distancing.She also urged the public to get Covid-19 vaccination and avail themselves of booster shots to strengthen their protection against severe and critical illness that may be brought about by the coronavirus. (SunStar Philippines)

DILG: Only 70% allowed during campaign activities under Alert Level 1

Posted: 01 Mar 2022 02:51 AM PST

THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reminded candidates on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, that only 70 percent of venue capacity, whether indoor or outdoor, is allowed during election-related activities in areas under Alert Level 1."So meron pa rin pong limitasyon sa numero ng mga tao na puwedeng dumalo sa isang pagtitipon kahit na po 'yung lugar ay under Alert Level 1 na. It's only allowed up to 70 percent capacity of the venue," DILG spokesperson Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya said in a Laging Handa public briefing."So we are now coordinating with the Comelec (Commission on Elections) kung papaano po ang kanilang instructions sa mga deputized agencies on the enforcement of this resolution of the IATF (Inter-Agency Task Force) and the Comelec resolution that I just read," he added.He was referring to the Comelec Resolution 10732, which sets the guidelines for the conduct of safe campaigning for the May 2022 national elections amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.Among the prohibited acts during in-person campaigning in areas under any level of quarantine status are entering private dwelling for house-to-house campaigning even with the owner's permission, crowding, handshaking or other forms of physical contact such as taking selfies or photographs that require proximity among people, and distributing food and drinks and all other goods or items.For bigger events such as caucuses, meetings, convention, rallies, and meeting de avance, 70 percent of the operational capacity of the venue, whether indoor or outdoor, is allowed for areas under Alert Level 1; 50 percent in areas under Level 2; 50 percent of the operational capacity of the venue for enclosed outdoor only for Level 3; and 30 percent of the operational capacity of the venue for enclosed outdoors only for Level 4.Such events were not allowed in areas under Level 5.Mandatory wearing of face masks and observance of physical distancing are a must in all election-related events to prevent the spread of the virus.The IATF placed Metro Manila and 38 other cities and provinces under Alert Level 1 from March 1 to 15.Based on the IATF guidelines, all sorts of quarantine restrictions are lifted in areas under Alert Level 1 except for the maintenance of public health protocols.In a separate press briefing, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said they see no increase in Covid-19 cases and this can be directly attributed to the campaign period which for national posts started on February 9. (SunStar Philippines)

Palace: No decision yet on suspension of e-sabong ops

Posted: 01 Mar 2022 02:45 AM PST

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has yet to decide on the call to temporarily stop the operations of online cockfight betting, also known as e-sabong, while the investigation on the disappearance of 31 sabungeros is ongoing."Procedurally, kailangan ng Senate resolution to be sent to Pagcor (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation). Then Pagcor (will be the one) to advise the Office of the President with regard to that," said acting presidential spokesperson Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles in a press briefing Tuesday, March 1, 2022.On Monday, February 28, 23 senators signed Resolution 996, urging the Pagcor to suspend the license to operate of e-sabong operators until the cases of missing sabungeros are resolved.This came as the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs chairman Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a former chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), launched an inquiry into the sabungeros disappearances.Dela Rosa said he personally talked to Duterte about the matter and the chief executive gave him the impression that the President is in favor of the resolution.Earlier, Pagcor acting senior vice president for e-sabong Diane Erica Jogno said they do not see any problem in suspending the operation of e-sabong as long as it is approved by the Office of the President, as its attached agency.The incidents of abduction were traced in Manila, Batangas and Laguna.Police were looking at the possible involvement of a syndicate considering the similar pattern of their disappearances. (SunStar Philippines)

No new deaths, 1,067 additional cases in Philippines

Posted: 01 Mar 2022 01:14 AM PST

THE Department of Health (DOH) reported no new deaths from coronavirus disease (Covid-19) Tuesday, March 1, but stressed that 1,067 more people have contracted the virus.In its Tuesday bulletin, the DOH said the Philippines' Covid-19 death toll stood at 56,451, while the new cases reported pushed the nationwide tally to 3,663,059.Of the confirmed cases, 51,592 or 1.4 percent have remained active. Majority or 91.3 percent of the active cases have mild symptoms or asymptomatic.The DOH said that of the 1,067 cases reported Tuesday, 652 (61 percent) occurred in the last 14 days (February 16 - March 1, 2022).The top regions with cases in the recent two weeks were National Capital Region with 144 cases or 22 percent, Calabarzon with 92 or 14 percent and Central Luzon with 72 or 11 percent.The country's positivity rate went down to 4.3 percent from Monday's (February 28) five percent.The recoveries, meanwhile, increased to 3,555,016 with 1,652 more Covid-19 survivors logged. This means that 97.1 percent of those who contracted the virus were able to recover from the disease.The DOH said it has removed five duplicates from the total case count, of which three are recoveries.It added that nine laboratories were not able to submit their output last February 27, contributing on average 1.4 percent of samples tested and 1.4 percent of positive individuals. (LMY)

Full on-site work required in government agencies in areas under Alert Level 1

Posted: 01 Mar 2022 12:51 AM PST

THE National Government is requiring a full on-site work arrangement in all government agencies and instrumentalities in areas under Alert Level 1.Under Memorandum Circular 96 issued by the Office of President Rodrigo Duterte, government agencies and instrumentalities of the executive branch should adhere to 100 percent on-site workforce amid the need to balance health considerations and the continuous delivery of public services.Government instrumentalities include regulatory agencies, chartered institutions and government-owned or -controlled corporations (GOCCs) such as the Manila International Airport Authority, Mactan International Airport Authority, the Philippine Ports Authority, Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation, Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Services, Philippine Rice Research Institute, Laguna Lake Development Authority, Fisheries Development Authority, Bases Conversion Development Authority, Cebu Port Authority, Cagayan de Oro Port Authority, and San Fernando Port Authority.These government instrumentalities and agencies were also reminded to adhere to minimum public health protocols, especially the wearing of face masks and observance of physical distancing in their workplaces to prevent coronavirus disease (Covid-19) transmission.The offices of the legislative and judicial branches of government, independent constitutional commissions and bodies, and local government units, meanwhile, are "strongly urged" to adopt the provisions of the circular.But government officials and employees who tested positive for coronavirus, their close contacts, those manifesting symptoms and were required to undergo home quarantine pending the result of their test may adopt work-from-home arrangements under Alert Level 1.Areas under Alert Level 1 from March 1 to 15 are: Metro Manila, Abra, Apayao, Baguio City, Kalinga, Dagupan City, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Batanes, Cagayan, City of Santiago, Isabela, Quirino, Angeles City, Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Olongapo City, Pampanga, Tarlac, Cavite, Laguna, Marinduque, Puerto Princesa City, Romblon, Naga City, Catanduanes, Aklan, Bacolod City, Capiz, Guimaras, Siquijor, Biliran, Zamboanga City, Cagayan de Oro City, Camiguin and Davao City.Areas under Alert Level 2 are required at least 80 percent on-site workforce, 60 percent in Alert Level 3, and 40 percent in Alert Level 4.The memorandum stated that in areas placed under Alert Levels 2 to 5, heads of all agencies and instrumentalities of the executive branch, including GOCCs, may increase the on-site workforce of their offices beyond the minimum provided above."Department secretaries may require heads of agencies over which they have control or supervision, or which are attached to their departments, to implement a larger on-site workforce should the one set by the agency head be insufficient for the delivery of services, as determined by the department secretary," it stated.It added that agencies providing health and emergency frontline services, laboratory and testing services, border control, or other critical services are "required an on-site workforce that is larger than the minimum provided above, as may be necessary to deliver their mandates."In his report during President Rodrigo Duterte's Talk to the People Address on Monday, February 28, Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez said they are also encouraging 100 percent workforce for private companies to stimulate spending of the public."This will stimulate spending kasi 'pag lumalabas ang tao, mas maraming gastusan papunta at pauwi, so nabubuhay ang business around the area, mas maraming natutulungan na MSMEs (micro small and medium enterprises)," he said.Lopez said they are expecting that 400,000 to 500,000 workers who lost their jobs amid the Covid-19 pandemic will be able to bounce back following the easing of quarantine protocols. (SunStar Philippines)

Senate eyeing transfer of authority over e-sabong to Congress

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 11:22 PM PST

SENATE Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs chairman Senator Ronald dela Rosa said Tuesday, March 1, 2022, that they are studying the possibility of transferring the authority to issue licenses to online cockfight betting, also known as e-sabong, to Congress.Dela Rosa said senators were discussing the matter to properly regulate the e-sabong operations amid the disappearance of 31 cockfight enthusiasts.The authority to regulate and issue licenses to e-sabong operators is currently with the Philippine Amusement Gaming Corporation (Pagcor), while the Congress has the oversight power over the conduct of the operators' activities through the Committee on Games and Amusement."'Yun nga 'yung pinag-uusapan namin na kung puwedeng tanggalin sa Pagcor 'yung power to issue licenses at ito ay hahawakan na ng Kongreso through legislative franchise," Dela Rosa said in a radio interview while he admitted that there were lawmakers in the House of Representatives who are also operators of cockpits.Dela Rosa also said they are eyeing to reduce the number of hours allowed for online cockfight betting, which is currently at 24 hours a day for seven days.He said this is what makes e-sabong addictive, as it could even reach Filipinos abroad.Dela Rosa said it should follow the provisions of the Cockfighting Law, which mandates that legitimate cockfighting is only allowed on Sunday and legal holidays except on December 30, June 12, November 30, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Election Day, and during local fiestas for not more than three days."Unique animal itong e-sabong. So, the bottomline here is the frequency should be lowered to cure addiction," he said.The senator, however, expressed concern about the 25 years length of the franchise a cockpit operator may have if the law will be followed.The Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs has started its inquiry into the cases of disappearance of 31 cockfighting enthusiasts in Manila, Batangas and Laguna last week.Resolution 996On Monday, 23 senators, including Dela Rosa, signed Resolution 996, urging the Pagcor to suspend the license to operate of e-sabong operators until the cases of missing sabungeros are resolved.Covered by the resolution are Beldevere Vista Corporation, Lucky 8 Star Quest Inc., Visayas Cockers Club Inc., Jade Entertainment and Gaming Technologies Inc., Newin Cockers Alliance Gaming Corporation, Philippine Cockfighting International Inc., and Golden Buzzer Inc.Dela Rosa said he already told President Rodrigo Duterte about the matter and the latter gave him the impression that he supports the resolution.Obstruction of justiceIn a separate interview, Philippine National Police spokesperson Colonel Jean Fajardo said charges of obstruction of justice have been filed against several individuals for refusing to cooperate in the investigation being conducted by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)."Yes meron naman po (na masasabing breakthrough of the investigation) although I cannot go into details. May mga hawak po tayo ngayon na mga witness po na mas makakapagbigay pa po ng linaw doon sa mga nangyari pong pagkawala ng mga sabungero," she said in a radio interview."During the investigation nga po nagsimula lang po tayo dito sa isang sabungan dito sa Metro Manila. Yun nga po meron na tayong natumbok dito sa Laguna at sa Batangas at ayon na rin sa ating pag iimbestiga ay 'yung operator po ng sabungan ay ito po ay nasa iisang management...May isa po tayong hawak na witness na makakapagdagdag pa doon sa ating kinakalap na ebidensya and hopefully sa mga coming days ay makapagsampa na po tayo ng kaso," she added.Fajardo admitted that the investigation is being challenged by the unwillingness of involved e-sabong operators to cooperate despite that they have already been issued with subpoenas.She said the PNP is not discounting the possibility that a syndicate is behind the incidents considering the similar pattern in all the disappearances. (SunStar Philippines)

23 senators move to suspend e-sabong operations

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 09:00 PM PST

THE Senate filed Monday, February 28, 2022, a resolution urging the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) to suspend the operation of "e-sabong," or online cockfight, until the cases of 31 missing cockfight aficionados are resolved.Resolution 996 was introduced by Senator Ronald dela Rosa and signed by 22 other senators Monday. It called on Pagcor to suspend the license to operate of "e-sabong" operators and to immediately stop all activities related to it until the cases of the missing sabungeros are resolved.Pagcor is a government agency that regulates the operations of online cockfighting.RELATED STORIES:PNP chief warns: Cops caught playing e-sabong will be sanctionedSenate committee calls for suspension of e-sabong opsCIDG interviews persons of interest in disappearance of sabungerosPNP chief orders thorough probe on ambush of cockfighting enthusiastsCarlos urges cops to stop involvement in illegal gambling, cockfight betting Currently, holders of Pagcor license to operate "e-sabong" are Belvedere Vista Corporation, Lucky 8 Star Quest Inc., Visayas Cockers Club Inc., Jade Entertainment and Gaming Technologies Inc., Newin Cockers Alliance Gaming Corporation, Philippine Cockfighting International Inc., and Golden Buzzer Inc.Dela Rosa said that President Rodrigo Duterte gave the impression that he supports the resolution."Per my short conversation with the President at the wedding of his grandson in Davao City yesterday, I got the impression that he supports the Senate resolution urging Pagcor to suspend the license to operate of e-sabong operators," he said.The issuance of the resolution was initially approved last February 24 by the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs headed by Dela Rosa during the first public hearing conducted by his panel on the said abductions.During the hearing, members of the committee agreed "that the operation of e-sabong should be momentarily halted pending investigation."It was Senate President Vicente Sotto III who had proposed that a Senate resolution be issued to urge Pagcor to suspend the licenses "until there is an acceptable conclusion to what happened to the missing personalities involved in the online cockfighting."In the hearing, it was found out that law enforcement agencies had difficulty investigating the cases of the missing persons due to lack or absence of material evidence, such as CCTV footage, which could have shown the victims hours or moments before they disappeared.Dela Rosa earlier expressed suspicion that the abductions were carried out by trained men and organized groups.He warned the perpetrators, saying: "You (suspects) can run. You can run, but definitely, you cannot hide from the long arm of the law. Mahuhuli at mahuhuli kayo."Dela Rosa, who was former Philippine National Police chief, believes that because of the gravity of the crime, some perpetrators may betray their cohorts."Sa laki ng krimen na ginawa ninyo, (31) na tao itong nawawala, hindi pu-pwedeng walang magde-demonyo sa inyo...Lalabas ang katotohanan...Kaya doon sa mga suspects, o suspect, kung sinong gumawa nitong krimen na ito, I just hope na kung buhay pa 'yung mga kinidnap ninyo, 'tinago ninyo, sana i-release na ninyo para makabalik sa kanilang pamilya," Dela Rosa said."At kung sa sinamang-palad ay ito'y namatay na, eh sana naman bilang isang Kristiyano, or bilang kung kayo'y hindi Kristiyano, sana tulungan naman ninyong ma-recover 'yung katawan, 'yung bangkay nu'ng pinatay ninyo kung saan man ninyo ito 'tinago, saan ninyo inilibing, para mabigyan ng magandang libing ang ating mga mahal sa buhay," he added.Dela Rosa has moved his committee's next hearing to Friday, March 4. Expected to attend are the representatives of the licensed e-sabong companies and the alleged witnesses to the abductions. (PR)

2 Maute terrorists, soldier killed in Lanao military ops

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 08:42 PM PST

TWO alleged members of the ISIS-inspired Maute Terrorist Group and one soldier were killed, as government troops launched early Tuesday dawn, March 1, 2022, operations, including airstrikes, in Maguing, Lanao del Sur.In an initial report, First Infantry Division spokesperson Captain Mary Jepte Mañebog said two Maute members and one soldier were killed in the operation, while another soldier was wounded.Western Mindanao Command spokesperson Major Andrew Linao said the operations started around 2 a.m. in Barangay Ilalag against around 50 armed terrorist members led by a certain Abu Zacharia.He said 12 bombs were dropped in the area in a bid to neutralize the terrorists."Now, pursuit operation na, habulan na ito. From purely combat operation, nagiging pursuit operation na," Linao said."Actually, combat operation ito composed of four units. 'Yung involved, ang mga battalions natin malalaki na grupo confronting dun sa Dawlah Islamiya-Maute group and then meron tayong combat and then nagsupport 'yung air assets natin, two air assets. Naglaglag ng sampung bomba, and then follow up na dalawa. Syempre nagtakbuhan na 'yung kalaban," he added.He said the operation is still ongoing.Linao urged the residents in nearby communities to remain calm."Then ang panawagan lang natin sa mga communities is maging mahinahon lang, stay put lang dun sa mga communities nila kasi malayo naman ito sa mga communities. Baka nag-aalala 'yung mga counterparts natin ba, especially civilian communities. Malayo ito sir, wala tayong namonitor so far na mga casualties dun sa civilian side," he said. (SunStar Philippines)

Duterte to meet with agencies, bizmen to discuss Ukraine-Russia conflict

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 08:32 PM PST

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday, February 28, 2022, that he called for a meeting with law enforcement agencies and representatives from the business sector to discuss the conflict in the European continent.Duterte said he wants to have an "exchange of ideas" with the military, police, businessmen and Cabinet secretaries to come up with a "sensible front on how to handle these things.""Tomorrow, I will be calling for a special meeting. We will discuss about what is evolving or what is happening in Europe. Gusto kong makinig kayo kung gaano ka-importante na malaman natin lahat itong nangyayari ngayon...Para maintindihan ninyo," Duterte said during his Talk to the People Address Monday evening, February 28, but aired on Tuesday morning, March 1."Mga kaibigan mahalaga ang bukas. Bantayan namin 'yung produkto namin kasi hindi nyo pa masyadong nakuha ito. You have not yet got a good grasp 'yung ano ang sitwasyon," he added.Philippine Ambassador to Warsaw Poland Leah M. Basinang-Ruiz said during an interview at Laging Handa public briefing that 250 Filipinos in Ukraine have expressed intent to go back to the Philippines amid the ongoing conflict there following the attacks of the Russian government.She said 19 of the Filipinos are already on their way to the Philippines, while the others were evacuated to a safer zone in the nearby countries, including Poland.Ruiz said some other Filipino nationals, especially those who are married to Ukraine nationals and workers, opted to stay in the country.She said they are closely monitoring them to ensure they are on safe ground.Ruiz assured that the Philippine government is on high alert to respond to the needs of the Filipino nationals from the conflict area.Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his men to attack Ukraine in a bid to restore its influence over nations that emerged after the fall of the Soviet Union. (SunStar Philippines)

DepEd calls for easing of in-person classes protocols

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 08:18 PM PST

THE Department of Education (DepEd) called for a more relaxed protocols for the conduct of in-person classes following the de-escalation of various areas to Alert Level 1, the lowest quarantine status in the country, amid the decline in coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases.In his report during President Rodrigo Duterte's Talk to the People Address Monday evening, February 28, DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones said eased protocols for face-to-face classes will allow more schools to re-open.She said of the 6,213 schools that are qualified to conduct in-person classes, 1,726 are already operational."Ang gusto lang namin, Mister President, na ngayong Alert Level 1 na, na kakalat na talaga nang husto ang face-to-face ay kung puwede na i-reduce na 'yung mga protocols kasi we have two pages of protocols na dapat susundin ng mga eskuwelahan. So puwede na sigurong i-reduce 'yan," said Briones.(What we want, Mr. President, is to reduce the protocols now that some areas are already under Alert Level 1. We have two pages of protocols that schools have to implement. So, it might be reduced.)Briones said they will meet with Department of Health (DOH) officials on Friday, March 4, to discuss the matter to ensure the safety of the students and prevent the resurgence of cases while gradually allowing face-to-face classes.She said they are also further studying the blended learning system to make the students digitally-ready given the global technology development, which was further boosted amid the pandemic.She said blended learning depends on the capability of the schools."Kasi, Mr. President, importante, mahalaga 'yung face-to-face, pero mahalaga din na matuto ang ating mga bata sa online at saka sa digital. Kasi paglabas nila sa mundo, pag-join nila sa business sector, maraming mga online activities, maraming technical ano, at hindi mo 'yan -- kailangang up-to-date din sila, handa din sila sa pagtatrabaho," said Briones.(Face-to-face classes are important, but the students also have to learn digital, so when they finish their studies and join the business sector, they are ready to work, as there are a lot of online, technical activities. They need to be up-to-date.)"Nakakagulat because people thought that there's nothing like face-to-face. Of course, face-to-face is very important. But outside, people are doing online things. They are doing online work and they are using technology. So we have to bring them up to par," she added.Metro Manila, Abra, Apayao, Baguio City, Kalinga, Dagupan City, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Batanes, Cagayan, City of Santiago, Isabela, Quirino, Angeles City, Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Olongapo City, Pampanga, Tarlac, Cavite, Laguna, Marinduque, Puerto Princesa City, Romblon, Naga City, Catanduanes, Aklan, Bacolod City, Capiz, Guimaras, Siquijor, Biliran, Zamboanga City, Cagayan de Oro City, Camiguin and Davao City have been placed under Alert Level 1 from March 1 to 15.Under Alert Level 1, all restrictions, including venue in all businesses or transportation capacity and travel, are lifted.The public only need to follow the minimum health protocols, particularly the wearing of face masks and observance of physical distancing.Schools in various areas, including NCR, have resumed limited face-to-face classes in November 2021, more than a year since the country shifted to distance learning due to Covid-19 pandemic.Based on the guidelines approved earlier by Duterte, kindergarten classes will be allowed for up to 12 students, while Grade 1 to 3 classes will have a maximum of 16 students. Classes may last up to three hours at a maximum.Technical vocational classes, on the other hand, can have 20 students at a time.The DepEd aims to expand the face-to-face classes by March 7, 2022. (SunStar Philippines)

PNP implements another major revamp

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 08:08 PM PST

THE Philippine National Police (PNP) implemented anew a major revamp in its organization with the assignment of several police officials to new posts.In an order signed by PNP Chief Dionardo Carlos on February 28, 2022, Lieutenant General Joselito Vera Cruz, the deputy chief for administration, was assigned to the office of the chief PNP (OCPNP) pending his retirement on March 8.Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Director Albert Ferro was also assigned to OCPNP, as he is also set to hang his boots on March 5.Brigadier General Eliseo Cruz, the deputy director of the Area Police Command (APC) in Visayas, was named as the new CIDG head.Vera Cruz's retirement will result in a vacuum effect to the command group, prompting Lieutenant General Israel Dickson, the deputy chief for operations, and Lieutenant General Rhodel Sermonia, the chief of the directorial staff, to take one step forward.Dickson will replace Vera Cruz, while Sermonia will take Dickson's post.Dickson is also set to reach the mandatory retirement age of 56 on March 27.National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Director Major General Vicente Danao Jr. will join the PNP's command group, replacing Sermonia.Succeeding Danao is Major General Felipe Natividad, who will vacate his post as director of the Special Action Force, which will be taken over by Brigadier General Patrick Villacorte from the PNP Communications and Electronics Service (CES).Brigadier General Prexy Tanggawohn from the Directorate for Human Resource and Doctrine Development will be transferred to CES. He will be replaced by Brigadier General Emmanuel Peralta, the police director of the Ilocos Region police office.Peralta was replaced by Brigadier General Westrimundo Obinque from the OCPNP.Brigadier Remus Canieso was assigned to the APC in Visayas while his post at the APC in Southern Luzon was filled by Major General Joseph Gohel from the APC in Eastern Mindanao.Gohel will be replaced by Brigadier General Filmore Escobal from the Police Regional Office (PRO)-Davao.Brigadier General Benjamin Silo Jr. was transferred from the Information Technology Management Service (ITMS) to PRO-Davao. He will be succeeded by Brigadier General Harris Fama from the Directorate for Police Community Relations (DPCR).From PRO-Eastern Visayas, Colonel Jonathan Cabal was transferred to DPCR, while Colonel Jonathan Abella was moved from PRO-Central Visayas to PRO-Eastern Visayas. (SunStar Philippines)
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