Philippine National Police Announces New Assignments for Senior Officers
4 PNP senior officers given new posts
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) has implemented a reshuffle, appointing four senior officials to new positions effective June 1. Brig. Gen. Aden Lagradante takes over as officer-in-charge of the Civil Security Group, while other key appointments include Brig. Gen. Melecio Buslig Jr. and Brig. Gen. Rodel Pastor.
- 01Brig. Gen. Aden Lagradante has been appointed as the officer-in-charge of the Civil Security Group (CSG).
- 02Lagradante replaces Brig. Gen. Ross Alvarado, whose new position has not been disclosed.
- 03Brig. Gen. Melecio Buslig Jr. is now the officer-in-charge of the Eastern Police District (EPD).
- 04Brig. Gen. Rodel Pastor will take over as deputy director for operations at the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO).
- 05Col. Martin Gumba has been designated as the officer-in-charge of the NCRPO regional staff chief.
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In a recent reshuffle within the Philippine National Police (PNP), four senior police officials have received new assignments, effective June 1. This change was formalized through General Order No. NHQ-GO-DES-2026-2872, dated May 29. Brig. Gen. Aden Lagradante, previously the director of the Eastern Police District (EPD), has been appointed as the officer-in-charge of the Civil Security Group (CSG), which oversees regulations concerning firearms and private security services. He replaces Brig. Gen. Ross Alvarado, whose new designation has not been disclosed. Following this, Brig. Gen. Melecio Buslig Jr., the former deputy director for operations of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), steps in as the new officer-in-charge of the EPD. Additionally, Brig. Gen. Rodel Pastor has been assigned to replace Buslig as the deputy director for operations at the NCRPO. Lastly, Col. Martin Gumba has been appointed as the officer-in-charge of the NCRPO regional staff chief, marking a significant shift in leadership within the PNP.
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The reshuffle of senior police officials may influence law enforcement strategies and operational effectiveness in the Philippines.
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