CITY OF MALOLOS — The Bulacan Police Provincial Office (PPO) has a new officer-in-charge following the formal turnover of command held Monday ( March 30) at Camp Alejo Santos here.
P/Col.L Jay B Baybayan assumed the post, succeeding PCOP/Col. Angel L Garcillano, who has been designated as Deputy Regional Director for Operations of Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3). The ceremony was presided over by PRO3 Regional Director P/Brig. Gen. Jess B. Mendez.
Both officials are graduates of the Philippine National Police Academy, with Garcillano belonging to Class “Kabalikat” 1998 and Baybayan to Class “Magilas” 2000.
Prior to his new assignment, Baybayan served as Chief of the Regional Intelligence Division of PRO3, where he was involved in intelligence-driven operations across Central Luzon.
In his message, Mendez underscored that the leadership transition reflects the organization’s commitment to continuity, stability, and sustained operational effectiveness. He expressed confidence that that the new provincial director will carry forward ongoing initiatives in Bulacan, particularly in strengthening intelligence operations, enhancing police visibility, and reinforcing partnerships with local government units and the community.
The turnover marks a seamless transition of leadership in one of the region’s key provinces, as PRO3 continues to align its efforts with the Philippine National Police’s focused agenda of ensuring peace and order through responsive and accountable policing. (UnliNews Online)
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PRO3 Regional Director P/Brig. Gen. Jess B. Mendez administers the official turned over of the Bulacan Police Provincial Office new top cop P/Col.L Jay B. Baybayan succeeding P/Col. Angel L Garcillano who has been designated as Deputy Regional Director for Operations of Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3). (Photo by Manny Balbin)
