4 police chiefs ousted for flop in anti-gambling operations

CEBU, Philippines - Four chiefs of police were relieved from their respective posts in the Negros Oriental Provincial Police Office (NOPPO) after they were found to have failed to resolve the rampant illegal number games operation in their areas of jurisdiction.

Senior Supt. Edward Caranza, NOPPO director, said he relieved the in line with his command’s campaign against illegal number games and the DILG’s One Strike Policy.

Those relieved were Insp. Rolando Asidoy of Sta. Catalina PNP, Chief Insp. Dominiciano Distrito of Tanjay City PNP, Insp. Ronilo Delfin of Dauin PNP, and Insp. Deogracias Lorico of Valencia PNP.

They are now in floating status and were replaced by Sr. Insp. Rogelio Pacificar, Supt. Ernesto Tagle, Sr. Insp. George Badon and Insp. Virgilio Otod, respectively.

Carranza said the relief was one way for them to start a new chapter in their intensified campaign against illegal number games. He added that those who consistently fail in complying with the PNP’s strict orders in their respective areas should be relieved to give way to progress.

Chief Supt. Marcelo Garbo Jr., director of the Police Regional Office -7, said all policemen in the region should contribute to the success of all their plans, and that those who are unproductive should be relived immediately and their posts given to others who are willing to take the challenge.

Superintendent Alet Virtucio, NOPPO deputy for operation, said those who were not just relieved solely on allegation of their involvement with swertres, but also for their career enhancement as police officials.

The four however claimed that they were unfairly judged and were not given due recognition on their respective accomplishments. –(FREEMAN)