798 Manila cops get promotions

MANILA, Philippines — At least 798 non-commissioned police officers were promoted yesterday at the Manila Police District (MPD) headquarters.

During the oathtaking and pinning of ranks at the MPD headquarters in Ermita, Manila yesterday, MPD director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon congratulated the newly promoted officers with ranks of corporal to sergeant.

“I congratulate all of you on your truly earned promotion.  Like I always say to you, it is important to love your family and your work as your police officer,” Dizon said in his speech.

Meanwhile, 88 commissioned police officers from the MPD were promoted during the oathtaking ceremony yesterday at the National Capital Region Police Office headquarters in Taguig.

Dizon told his police personnel that their promotions should remind them to fulfill their duties in the force.

“This promotion should be a reminder that you are a valued asset to the Philippine National Police and let us prove to all of them that the Manila Police District is truly the home of the finest,” Dizon said.

Meanwhile, 629 non-commissioned officers and 83 commissioned officers were promoted at the Northern Police District (NPD).

“I’m overjoyed that your potential has finally been acknowledged,” NPD director Brig. Gen. Ponce Peñones Jr. said on his Facebook page.