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Longest serving Malay police chief heaps praises for remarkable peace and order works
Philippines
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Longest serving Malay police chief heaps praises for remarkable peace and order works
Longest serving Malay police chief heaps praises for remarkable peace and order works
Published Jul 22, 2023 06:26 am
Police Lt. Col. Don Dicksie De Dios bid farewell as the chief of police of Malay Police Station in Aklan after more than two years of duty, which local police and government officials described as fruitful and set a new standard in terms of improving peace and order especially in the world-renowned Boracay Island.
As chief of police since April 2021, De Dios led various operations to get rid of wanted persons who used Boracay and other parts of Malay town as their hiding place.
photo: Malay Municipal Police Station
He also initiated dialogues and coordination with various local government offices to maximize the implementation of peace and order that includes aggressive campaigns against illegal gambling, illegal drugs and various criminal activities.
De Dios also took the lead in isolating the local police force from partisan politics; in ensuring law and order on land disputes, particularly at the Boracay Island; and in taking the lead in crafting security plan for international events held at the Boracay Island.
Police Col. Victorino Romanillos, Jr., officer-in-charge of the Aklan Police Provincial Office, lauded De Dios for accomplishments and innovations in implementing anti-crime measures in Malay town.
“He has admirably led and served our community with unwavering dedication and commitment, throughout his tenure. He has been an exemplary leader in ensuring the safety and well-being of both the residents and tourists alike,” said Romanillos during the turnover ceremony he presided on Friday, July 21.
“Under his guidance, your police station has achieved a remarkable milestone, fostering a sense of security and harmony not only here in Boracay but in the whole municipality of Malay and the whole province of Aklan,” he added.
Romanillos explained the importance of good leadership in Malay, saying that whatever happens at the Boracay Island is always put under microscope and eventually reflects on the performance of the Philippine National Police as a whole.
For her part, Malay Sangguniang Bayan member Natalie Paredes, who represented Malay Mayor Floribar Bautista, cited what she describes as unblemish leadership and excellent accomplishments which earlier earned De Dios recognition as an adopted son of Malay town.
“Your unblemish leadership and accomplishments are unparalleled. The goodness you spread will always be part and parcel of the PNP,” said Paredes.
In his speech, De Dios acknowledged the active participation of his men to the programs and projects initiated in Malay which led to the significant accomplishments and eventually redounded on the good peace and order situation in the area.
“Indeed it is crucial to the discipline and the motivation of the officers that they look up to their commander. By setting an example, I established my credibility and in return, it was easier for me to impose the standard of excellence,” said De Dios.
De Dios also urged the Malay police force and his successor, Police Lt. Col. Daines Amuguis, to continue the good practices and imparted the three important lessons he learned as chief of police of Malay—leadership by example, the PNP as an organization must always comes first, and that good relationship with the community, local officials and other stakeholders are essential in accomplishing the PNP mission on peace and order.
De Dios is the longest serving chief of police of Malay with two year, five months and 21 days of tour of duty. He was assigned to a post at the Police Community Affairs and Development Group (PCADG).
photo: Malay Municipal Police Station
He also initiated dialogues and coordination with various local government offices to maximize the implementation of peace and order that includes aggressive campaigns against illegal gambling, illegal drugs and various criminal activities.
De Dios also took the lead in isolating the local police force from partisan politics; in ensuring law and order on land disputes, particularly at the Boracay Island; and in taking the lead in crafting security plan for international events held at the Boracay Island.
Police Col. Victorino Romanillos, Jr., officer-in-charge of the Aklan Police Provincial Office, lauded De Dios for accomplishments and innovations in implementing anti-crime measures in Malay town.
“He has admirably led and served our community with unwavering dedication and commitment, throughout his tenure. He has been an exemplary leader in ensuring the safety and well-being of both the residents and tourists alike,” said Romanillos during the turnover ceremony he presided on Friday, July 21.
“Under his guidance, your police station has achieved a remarkable milestone, fostering a sense of security and harmony not only here in Boracay but in the whole municipality of Malay and the whole province of Aklan,” he added.
Romanillos explained the importance of good leadership in Malay, saying that whatever happens at the Boracay Island is always put under microscope and eventually reflects on the performance of the Philippine National Police as a whole.
For her part, Malay Sangguniang Bayan member Natalie Paredes, who represented Malay Mayor Floribar Bautista, cited what she describes as unblemish leadership and excellent accomplishments which earlier earned De Dios recognition as an adopted son of Malay town.
“Your unblemish leadership and accomplishments are unparalleled. The goodness you spread will always be part and parcel of the PNP,” said Paredes.
In his speech, De Dios acknowledged the active participation of his men to the programs and projects initiated in Malay which led to the significant accomplishments and eventually redounded on the good peace and order situation in the area.
“Indeed it is crucial to the discipline and the motivation of the officers that they look up to their commander. By setting an example, I established my credibility and in return, it was easier for me to impose the standard of excellence,” said De Dios.
De Dios also urged the Malay police force and his successor, Police Lt. Col. Daines Amuguis, to continue the good practices and imparted the three important lessons he learned as chief of police of Malay—leadership by example, the PNP as an organization must always comes first, and that good relationship with the community, local officials and other stakeholders are essential in accomplishing the PNP mission on peace and order.
De Dios is the longest serving chief of police of Malay with two year, five months and 21 days of tour of duty. He was assigned to a post at the Police Community Affairs and Development Group (PCADG).