20 PNP generals set to retire

A major reorganization is in the offing at the Philippine National Police with the 20 generals to retire this year, PNP chief Director General Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. said yesterday.

The ranks of the PNP will also continue to be cleared of scalawags, according to Interior and Local Government Secretary Jose Lina.

The National Police Commission (Napolcom), which Lina chairs, will take the lead in removing unwanted members of the PNP by expediting the investigation of cases filed against erring policemen.

Ebdane said that he is "satisfied with what we have now, but sooner or later there will be a reorganization, because some people are retiring."

He said he will not extend the term of 20 police generals who are set to retire, several of whom are now occupying regional posts.

PNP records show that at least 21 generals are set to retire this year.

First to bow out from service is Chief Superintendent Reynaldo Berroya, head of the Civil Security Group, who will reach the retirement age of 56 on Mar. 11.

Other generals about to retire were identified as Deputy Director General Clyde Fernandez (PNP director for administration); Chief Superintendents Jaime de la Cruz, Jose Dalumpines, Alberto Astudillo, Acmad Omar, Nardito Yoro, Jose Poblete, Danilo Flores, Domingo Dominador, Eduardo Manay-ay, Dominador Resos Jr., Domingo Reyes, Enrique Anatacio, Cesar Pagtakhan, and Rodolfo Caisip.