Incumbent Bulalacao secures last-minute political transition over Ippo prior to upcoming elections
Ready to Meet Your New Sheriff in Town?
Brace yourself, Iloilo! On the brink of the 2025 midterm elections, the ripples of change are already afoot, and this time, it's all about the Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO). The torch has been passed from Police Colonel Bayani M. Razalan to Police Colonel Roland V. Bulalacao.
The ceremonial handover unfolded at the IPPO Conference Room on May 11, 2025, at 11 a.m., following the approval from the Commission on Elections (Comelec), endorsed by the Philippine National Police (PNP) headquarters in Camp Crame.
Lieutenant Colonel Arnel M. Solis, the chief of the Regional Police Information Office of the Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO 6), confirmed the Comelec-approved order, and Bulalacao, the newly crowned Officer-in-Charge, was quick to express his gratitude for the trust bestowed upon him. "I acknowledge that my appointment is temporary while the PNP higher command considers a permanent Provincial Director," admitted Bulalacao, alluding to his transitional role within the PNP.
Bulalacao, currently the Chief of Regional Staff of PRO 6, seemed unfazed by the temporary nature of his appointment, pledging to work closely with local law enforcement units to strengthen public safety. In his message to the community, Bulalacao vowed to prevent any election-related violence and to safeguard the safety of voters and election workers, emphasizing the importance of peaceful, orderly, and credible elections.
Outgoing director Razalan, in his parting words, thanked the national and regional leadership for their support during his tenure. "I express my gratitude to Chief PNP Police General Rommel Francisco D. Marbil and Police Brigadier General Jack L. Wanky of PRO 6 for their unwavering support throughout my service at IPPO," Razalan extolled, noting the crucial role they played in his success.
While the reasons behind Bulalacao's appointment remain shrouded in mystery, one thing is clear – the change in leadership comes at a critical juncture as security measures escalate across the province in anticipation of the upcoming elections. With only a temporary mandate in hand, Bulalacao is undeterred, ready to roll up his sleeves and plunge into the challenges that lie ahead, championing the Ilonggo community'sin quest for a peaceful, orderly, and credible polling experience. (Leo Solinap/our website Philippines)
- The Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) will witness a new leader in 2025, with the midterm elections marked by changes in the province.
- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved the handover of the IPPO from Police Colonel Bayani M. Razalan to Police Colonel Roland V. Bulalacao.
- The regional police forces in Visayas, including the Iloilo Police Provincial Office, are preparing for the elections, aiming to ensure a peaceful and orderly polling environment.
- Thehindrance of any election-related violence and the protection of voters and election workers are among Bulalacao's top priorities during his interim service as the Officer-in-Charge of IPPO.
- The political landscape in the Philippines, particularly in the Visayas region, with its upcoming elections, is a subject of widespread general news and analysis among the public and media.
