4 PNP officials promoted to higher ranks

Four police officials were promoted to higher ranks during the donning of ranks ceremony in Camp Crame, Quezon City on Friday, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said.

In a statement, the PNP said these were Police Lieutenant General Jonnel Estomo, head of Area Police Command - Western Mindanao (APC-WM); Police Major General Ronald Lee, head of Directorate for Human Resource and Doctrine Development (DHRDD); Police Brigadier General Ramil Montilla, executive officer of Area Police Command – Eastern Mindanao (APC-EM); and Police Brigadier General Arnold Maralag, director of Headquarters Support Service.

PNP chief Police General Benjamin Acorda Jr.,  who led the ceremony, expressed his confidence in the newly-promoted officials.

He urged them “to wear their stars with pride, carry them with humility, and serve with honor, integrity, and an unwavering pursuit of justice.”

“To the families of the newly promoted officers, your crucial role in supporting and enabling our officers to focus on their duties with dedication and commitment is acknowledged and appreciated,” Acorda added.—Joviland Rita/AOL, GMA Integrated News