At least 70 police and military personnel from Davao City
Speaking in Monday’s Kapehan sa Dabaw, Danao said that
Duterte himself wanted his security team to be composed of personnel from Davao City
The same officers from the Davao Region are already
coordinating with the current presidential security group for smooth transition
and other trainings on VIP protection and SWAT skills.
The incoming presidency of Duterte is also going to bring
about changes to the structure of the city police office.
Duterte himself will chose the incoming city police chief,
and Danao’s recommendations will also serve as input in coming up with the
choice.
Senior Supt. Michael John Dubria, deputy for operations in
PRO XI; Supt. Filmore Escobal, chief of intelligence in PRO XI; and Senior
Supt. Dario Gunabe, director Davao Del sur provincial police office have
been recommended by Danao.
Meanwhile, Duterte’s spokesperson Peter Lavina dismissed
criticisms that Duterte’s list of officials is being monopolized by people from
Davao
Lavina said that they are continuing to receive
applications and the six members of the transition team was only initial.
“We are listing more names to create subcommittees,” he
said, adding they are trying to be as transparent and as democratic and open as
possible.
“The decision will be his (Duterte),” he said.
Applications, Lavina said, are being shortlisted and
carefully evaluated.
In a press briefing at Matina Enclaves on Sunday, Duterte
said he will not accept applications from people that are coursed through
senators, mayors, congressmen and their recommendations.
“All applicants of government positions must agree that
their names will he published in newspapers,” he said. “Endorsements from
anybody–especially politicians–will be automatically deleted. I’ll do
investigation if you’re fit for the job.”
Danao said that with Duterte’s proposal to double the salary
of law enforcers, police will not have any reason to slack off and pursue
dubious acts.
“We should deliver services needed by community,” he said,
citing that this can start by “disciplining ourselves.”
The city has 1350 personnel and 98 of them are commissioned
officers. The number means a police-people ratio of 1:1003.
Danao said the ideal ratio is one police officer per 500
people.
The city police office is in the process of recruiting new
officers in time for the Duterte presidency.
Each personnel will be equipped with one short firearm and
one radio.
Duterte said that three recommendations for Philippine
National Police chief have already been made.
He said these are former city police chiefs who had worked
closely with him and possess vision, integrity, ability and willingness to
sacrifice. Seniority and loyalty also play a crucial role.
Duterte said Chief Supt. Ronald dela Rosa, Chief Supt. Rene
Aspera and Chief Supt. Ramon Apolinario are on the list.
Dela Rosa now serves as executive director of the PNP Human
Resource and Doctrine Development. He was city police director from 2012-2014.
Aspera, currently with the Anti-Kidnapping Group of the PNP,
was city police director from 2010-2012.
Apolinario, regional police director of Region IV-B, was
city police director from 2008-2010.
“They have sterling performance. They’re good, honest, not
corrupt and follow orders,” he said. “I’ll leave the three of them to talk
[about who gets the position].”
Duterte added he will no longer allow licensing of heavy
firearms. Those who already have licenses are okay, he said.
He also vowed to bring back the death penalty. “I need it to
combat and deter crime.”
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