PNP respects NAPOLCOM reshuffle, seeks dialogue
By J.Lo
“We have to iron out ‘yung differences namin ng NAPOLCOM…and I respect that particular NAPOLCOM memorandum circular,” PNP chief Police General Rodolfo Azurin said in press briefing Philippine National Police (PNP) will seek dialogue with National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) to iron out reorganization of officials in key positions in the agency.
Azurin issued remark when asked about NAPOLCOM resolution requiring submission of list of third-level officials before these officials are given positions.
Last week, the PNP implemented reorganization of officials in key positions for the career growth and designation of more seasoned senior officers.
Under NAPOLCOM memorandum circular 2019-001, however, the Director for Personnel and Records Management shall cause publication of vacant and soon-to-be-vacant positions as well as the list of eligible officers for those positions.
It states that “any officer who is not included in the said list may not be designated to any of the third level positions in the PNP.”
“We have to talk it out how we can best deliver ‘yung intention ng NAPOLCOM and intention ng PNP,we have to talk it out how we can best deliver the intention of NAPOLCOM and the intention of PNP,” he later said.
According to Azurin, then NAPOLCOM vice chairman Rogelio Casurao allowed them to pass documents later upon his request.
Casurao passed away in January 2021.
“I requested, ‘Sir, the confirmation is slow…can we at least implement the orders and then we’ll give you a copy later so the implementation will be fa?’” Azurin said.
“And then the vice chair then, pinayagan po kami sa ganon na setup… Since 2016 ‘y
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