Cascolan to be PNP officer-in-charge after Gamboa retires

September 1, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday confirmed that Police Lt. General Camilo Pancratius Cascolan will be the officer-in-charge upon the retirement of Police General Archie Francisco Gamboa on September 2.

In a statement, Police Brig. General Bernard Banac said the 209,000- strong PNP will rally behind Cascolan.

"The PNP Officer Corps and rank-and-file gladly welcome his designation as PNP-OIC to ensure continuity of command in the supervision of all administrative and operational execution of the PNP mission as the weight of responsibility of the PNP increases due to the pandemic and the threat of terrorism," Banac said.

"Refueling our energies and strengths in this time of health crisis is what we need in order to provide the best public service to our people," he added.

Banac said the momentum has been established for the next leader to push steadily forward towards a more productive and effective police service, and with the capabilities and expertise of General Cascolan, the PNP will surely continue to excel in preserving peace and order and security, especially in critical issues of illegal drugs, crime, terrorism and corruption.

"Cascolan brings with him the occupational specialty in command and control, honed by vast experience in field operations and strategic management," he said.

Cascolan, who also belongs to Philippine Military Academy "Sinagtala" Class of 1986, is the current deputy chief for administration of PNP.

He will reach his mandatory retirement in November this year. Ella Dionisio/DMS