Newly appointed PRO-13 chief strengthens ties with Army in Caraga

From the Philippine Information Agency (Oct 9, 2020): Newly appointed PRO-13 chief strengthens ties with Army in Caraga (By 402nd Infantry Brigade)

BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 9 (PIA) -- 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 with PRO-13.

PBGen. Caramat, Jr., assumed the position on September 17 after former PRO-13 regional director PBGen. Joselito Esquivel's retirement.

The PRO-13 regional director conveyed his sincerest gratitude to the brigade, underscoring the enduring partnership between the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Philippine Army in Caraga region. He affirmed the long-standing commitment of the whole PNP force to the Philippine Army as the two organizations pursue its common goal in ending the local communist armed conflict in Caraga region.

In his statement, BGen. Licudine cited the ‘outstanding partnership’ between the police and army forces in the region, which enables 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. (Maj. Francisco P. Garello, Jr./402nd Brigade/DMNR/PIA-Caraga)

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