Reshuffle of top police officials...

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Brig. Gen. Alan Nazarro from the Directorate of Information and Communication Technology Management was named the acting director of the Highway Patrol Group.

Acorda’s third

It would have been the third revamp implemented by Acorda, following the May 8 major reshuffle of some senior police officials that affected the third and fourth highest posts of the force’s command group.

The previous reassignment orders of Acorda did not face any problems with the DILG chief.

PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said the current positions of the officials would be maintained.

“Let’s wait for the official announcement of when the new schedule will be for the formal assumption of office and turnover of these positions,” she told reporters.

“But until such time that there is already a new schedule, the concerned officers will remain in their current positions,” she added.

Acorda earlier assured the PNP members that “promotions, assignments, and designations will be based on merit, ability and moral ascendancy, thereby placing the right people on the right job.”

He tasked the members of the Senior Officer Placement and Promotions Board—composed of officers duly authorized to vet, select and recommend PNP officers due for promotion, and placement to key positions—to conduct proper deliberations “to ensure that their recommendations are fair, objective and acceptable to all.”

Abalos, in his promise to cleanse the PNP of scalawags, ordered last April an independent Napolcom investigation of the October 2022 raid that yielded 990 kilos of “shabu” (crystal meth) worth P6.7 billion.

On June 9, 50 police personnel, including high-ranking officials, were named respondents in the criminal complaint filed before the Office of the Ombudsman for their involvement in the anti-drug operation. n

Clark started his basketball career at the University of Virginia in 2018. He played a significant role in leading the Virginia Cavaliers to the NCAA National Championship in 2019.

He showcased his remarkable ball-handling skills, ability to control the game’s tempo, and court goals. Despite not having a towering height, Clark makes up for his defensive tactics.

The move often frustrates opponents due to his unwavering on-ball pressure. In addition, his court skills also extend beyond the U.S. basketball courts.

Born from a Filipino mother

Kihei Clark’s exceptional performance in the game led him to win the title of AllStar Game MVP. Philippine basketball legend Robert Jaworski himself awarded him the recognition.

Overall, this FilipinoAmerican basketball achiever’s journey is proof of his determination and perseverance. From his exceptional college career to his remarkable performance in the Philippines, Kihei Clark has proven himself as a vital force inside basketball courts.

As he joins the NBA summer league, he can establish his name in the professional league and continue inspiring other new basketball players, particularly in the FilipinoAm community. (Mary Villegas/Inquirer.net) n