Banac admits some cops 'disappointed' with PNP revamp

Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesman Police Brigadier General Bernard Banac on Wednesday admitted that some police officials were disappointed with the major revamp that was recently implemented in the police organization.

"May mga iilan na nakaramdam ng lungkot, ng disappointment, subalit bahagi lamang ito ng career development at immediately naman tayo'y nakaka-adjust naman at ang mga ganitong bagay. Ang lahat ng posisyon ay mahalaga sa Philippine National Police, walang mababa o mataas," Banac told reporters.

Banac underscored that the recent shakeup in the PNP was part of the career development of all policemen.

"Walang puwedeng mag-hold-on sa kaniyang posisyon sa Philippine National Police. Ito'y bahagi ng ating career development kapag nakita ng pamunuan na may pangangailangan na magkaroon ng movement, ang lahat naman ay nakahanda na tumugon dito," Banac said.

Police Lieutenant General Archie Francisco Gamboa, PNP's officer-in-charge, has ordered a major revamp in the police organization following President Rodrigo Duterte’s dismay on the supposed involvement of police officials in the alleged drug recycling scheme.

The movements involve two Police Major Generals, 17 Police Brigadier Generals and two Police Colonels.

Gamboa said he is expecting "fresh ideas, fresh enthusiasm and fresh resolve" from commanders following the revamp.

Despite the disappointment of some policemen, Banac assured the public that the whole PNP still supports Gamboa and his programs.

"Nanatiling buo ang suporta ng lahat ng officers sa Philippine National Police at tayo pa rin ay iisa sa likod ni [Lieutenant] General Gamboa," Banac said. —KBK, GMA News