Be professional, official asks CIDG men

OLONGAPO CITY -- A top police official has rallied his men to professionalize the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) in a bid to "redeem" its image.

Senior Supt. Marvin V. Bolabola, CIDG Central Luzon chief, addressing a recent meeting with his men in Zambales led by Chief Inspector Rogelio Ponce Peñones, told the CIDG agents to always act as professional public servants and serve the public without fear or favor.

Colonel Bolabola is regularly going around in his area of responsibility in his bid not only to supervise the activities of his men but also to get a first-hand briefing on the high profile cases being investigated by the CIDG in the provinces and other areas. such as in this highly urbanized city.

"I want you to redeem the CIDG’s image by working professionally and give priority to cases in which the victims are poor people who have less in life," Colonel Bolabola told Major Peñones, a graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy.

Before his designation as CIDG regional chief for Central Luzon, Bolabola was given special citation by the La Union Rotary Club for his professionalism and unequalled and effective style of leadership which he practiced during his stint in Region 1.

Aside from this citation given by the Rotarians, Col. Bolabola has also received various awards and commendations from the Philippine National Police Academy.

--By MAR T. SUPNAD - Manila Bulletin