DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Twelve officers and personnel from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and the Special Action Force (SAF) stationed in Davao City have been relieved of their duties and reassigned to the CALABARZON region.
This change, effective June 13, 2024, was detailed in Special Order No. NHQ-SO-URA-2024-5340, issued by the Philippine National Police (PNP).
The order specifies the immediate reassignment of these key personnel from the Davao region, reflecting ongoing administrative adjustments within the PNP. According to the Directorate for Personnel and Records Management (DPRM), the reassignment took effect on June 13, 2024, and the personnel are to travel by the most efficient means, whether by land, sea, or air.
Reassigned Officers:
- PLTCOL Allan Reginald Basiya-CIDG
- PLTCOL Dexter Domingo -TEU Davao City Chief
- PMAJ Ricky Fornolles-CIDG XI
- PMAJ Nilo Morallos-CIDG
- PCAPT Martin Cordero-CIDG
- PEMS Mark Aala-CIDG
- PEMS Mediavillo Alcantara-CIDG
- PEMS Rodrigo Arguelles-CIDG
- PEMS Jonathan Recto-CIDG
- PSSG Adel Balais-CIDG
Additionally, two officers from the SAF Davao City Field Unit have been included in the reassignment:
- PCPL Francis Paul Amisola
- PCPL Lues Lirk Catedral
This reassignment comes amid ongoing efforts to streamline operations and enhance the distribution of police personnel across the Philippines. The CIDG, which plays a crucial role in investigative and operational duties, particularly in counter-terrorism and anti-organized crime efforts, is undergoing a strategic realignment. Similarly, the SAF, known for its specialized training and elite status, is also part of this organizational reshuffling.
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The movement of these officers to CALABARZON, a region that includes the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon, is expected to bolster the police presence and capabilities in one of the most dynamic and populous areas of the country.
Reports have it, that the CIDG personnel were involved in the June 10 raids on the properties of Apollo Quiboloy.
