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Lacson: Baleros to stay as NOCPPO chief

- BY TERESA D. ELLERA

GOVERNOR Eugenio Jose Lacson is satisfied with the performanc­e of Police Colonel Romeo Baleros that’s why he wants him to stay as the Negros Occidental Provincial Police Director until his retirement.

“I don’t intend to replace him. I am satisfied of his performanc­e,” Lacson said.

Lacson attended yesterday the traditiona­l Monday Flag Ceremony at NOCCPO at the Camp Alfredo Monteliban­o in Camingawan.

He reminded the PNP in the province to strike a balance between law enforcemen­t and the humanitari­an side of the situation.

“They should always remember that although those suspects are criminals but they are also human that they should be given their day to defend themselves in court”, Lacson said.

He also advised Baleros to closely work with the respective mayors on their respective concerns about peace and order but he should also defend his positions when necessary depending on the given situation.

Lacson said that the provincial government under his

consultati­ve type of leadership is willing to extend help to the police depending on their request.

Plaque of Recognitio­n

During the program yesterday, NOCCPO gave plaques of recognitio­n to the different police stations for having good performanc­e in the different campaigns of the PNP.

Victoria’s City PNP was cited for being the Top Performer in the campaign against illegal drugs for cities and E.B. Magalona PNP for the Municipal category; Bago City PNP as Top Performer In the Campaign Against Wanted Persons for City Category and Pontevedra PNP for the Municipal Category; Escalante City PNP for Top Performing Police Station in the campaign against loose firearms and Isabela PNP for the Municipal Category; Silay City PNP as Top Performing Station in the campaign against illegal gambling in the city category and San Enrique PNP for Municipal category.*

 ?? RICHARD MALIHAN PHOTO ?? GOV. EUGENIO Jose Lacson receives a plaque of appreciati­on from NOCPPO Director Pcol. Romeo Baleros, during the Flag Raising and Awarding Ceremony held at the Camp Alfredo M. Monteliban­o Sr. in Bacolod City, Monday.
RICHARD MALIHAN PHOTO GOV. EUGENIO Jose Lacson receives a plaque of appreciati­on from NOCPPO Director Pcol. Romeo Baleros, during the Flag Raising and Awarding Ceremony held at the Camp Alfredo M. Monteliban­o Sr. in Bacolod City, Monday.

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