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Newly appointed PRO-13 chief strengthens ties with Army in Caraga
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By Maj. Francisco P. Garello, Jr.
Newly appointed Police Regional Office (PRO) 13 chief PBGen. Romeo Caramat, Jr. reaffirmed the Caraga police force’s ties with the 402nd Infantry “Stingers” Brigade, Philippine Army during his official courtesy visit to the Brigade Headquarters on Wednesday, October 7. The region’s new top cop was accorded with foyer honors by BGen. Maurito Licudine, commander of 402nd Infantry Brigade, and the army brigade’s officers and enlisted personnel for his first official visit, followed by the signing of the guest book and tree planting. Scribbled on the tree guard is the police brigadier general’s name to signify the brigade’s esteemed partnership
sincerest gratitude to the brigade, underscoring the enduring partnership between the Philippine National Police (PNP) NEWLY APPOINTED PRO-13 CHIEF and Philippine Army in Caraga region. He affirmed the longSTRENGTHENS TIES WITH ARMY IN CARAGA standing commitment of the whole PNP force to the Philippine Army as the two organizations pursue its common goal in ending the local communist with PRO-13. armed conflict in Caraga PBGen. Caramat, region.Jr., assumed the position In his statement, on September 17 after BGen. Licudine cited the former PRO-13 regional ‘outstanding partnership’ director PBGen. Joselito between the police Esquivel’s retirement. and army forces in the The PRO-13 regional region, which enables director conveyed his them to “complement
its functions and achieve successful joint operations in maintaining the peace and security in the region.” “Rest assured that the 402nd Brigade is steadfast in supporting the PNP. We have a firm belief that we can thrive successfully if we work together. Thus, the visit of PBGen. Caramat signifies the reaffirmation of the partnership as our organizations both continuously perform our mandate to serve the people and protect the communities,” BGen. Licudine added. (402nd Brigade/DMNR/PIACaraga)