Col. Rainerio de Chavez takes over as the new Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office director, succeeding Col. Leo Pamittan. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson expresses confidence in de Chavez's capabilities, citing his background in Camp Crame and previous leadership roles within the Philippine National Police. Lacson emphasizes the importance of the national PNP's decision in appointing de Chavez and looks forward to discussing his expectations during a courtesy call.
INSPECTION. Lt. Col. Robert Petate (left), chief of Silay City Police Station in Negros Occidental, checks the situation at the public cemetery during the All Saints' Day on Nov. 1, 2021. Police personnel and force multipliers will continue to man the assistance desk in the area until Nov. 4.(Photo courtesy of Silay City Police Station) BACOLOD CITY - The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) will keep watch over public and private cemeteries in the province until November 4 as Negrenses are expected to resume visits after the four-day closure until November 2. Lt. Abegael Donasco, the spokesperson of NOCPPO, said on Tuesday they have not recorded incidents of civilians forcing their way inside the cemeteries over the long weekend. "I think people have been well informed that they are not allowed to enter on those dates that's why no one attempted," she added. In Executive Order 21-47, series of 2021, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson directed the closure of