• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) installed new police leadership in the municipalities of Cauayan and Ilog during separate ceremonies held at Camp Alfredo M. Montelibano Sr. in Bacolod City, on Nov. 3.
In the change of command led by PCol. Dennis Wenceslao, NOCPPO police director, PLt. Col. Norberto Barniso was replaced by PLt. Col. Harold Tosino as Cauayan police chief while PCapt. Markelly Laganipa was installed as Ilog police chief.
Barniso thanked the Cauayan police, stakeholders, and the community for their support and cooperation during his tenure.
Tosino vowed to sustain the Cauayan police accomplishments while Laganipa also pledged to lead the Ilog police with integrity, discipline, and professionalism.
Wenceslao reminded the new police leaders to uphold the core values of the Philippine National Police and lead their respective units with integrity, accountability, respect for human rights, and dedication to public service.
He also emphasized the importance of strong community partnerships in maintaining peace and order and ensuring that police services remain responsive to the needs of residents. | GPB
