The Zamboanga and Davao police regional commands have new regional directors, including a returning general for Davao.
The Police Regional Office (PRO) 9 formally welcomed Brigadier General Edwin A. Quilates as its 40th director in the turnover of command on Friday, replacing Brig. Gen. Eleazar P Matta.
The turnover at Camp Col. Romeo A. Abendan, Mercedes in Zamboanga City was presided over by Camp Crame’s Deputy Chief PNP for Operations, Lieutenant General Edgar Alan O. Okubo.
Quilates was former chief of the Drug Enforcement Group who vowed to intensify efforts against illegal drugs, terrorism, loose firearms, and smuggling.
Matta expressed full confidence in Quilates to guide the region forward as he urged PRO 9 personnel to remain united, disciplined, and committed to public service.
Matta is now assigned to the Directorate for Information and Communication Technology Management.
Also on Friday last week, Brig. Gen. Leon Victor Rosete was back in Davao City as Acting Regional Director of the Police Regional Office (PRO) XI, assuming the office from Brig. Gen Joseph Arguelles, who also previously replaced Rosete in June this year.
Rosete was installed regional director in September last year when he replaced Brig. Gen Nicolas Torre III.