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Reshuffle of top police officials halted by DILG

by Dexter CabalZa Inquirer.net

MANILA — The country’s economic growth remained robust in the second quarter, with gross domestic product (GDP) expanding by around six percent, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.

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Outgoing BSP Governor Felipe Medalla said in an economic forum that the economy likely expanded by around six percent from April to June this year.

“But what we know, the numbers I have seen and the forecasts I have seen from the staff, (it) is going to be more than six percent. Whether it’s higher or lower than the first quarter, we don’t know.”

The Philippines booked a GDP growth of 6.4 percent in the first quarter, albeit slower

MANILA — In a rare move, the head of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Tuesday, June 27 halted the reshuffle of some senior officials in the Philippine National Police.

Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said the reassignment of eight high-ranking PNP officials announced on Monday, June 26 were “currently just recommendations” and not yet in effect.

“There are processes that should be followed. The list of the officials should be submitted to the Napolcom (National

Police Commission) first for confirmation. After that, it shall be subjected to the President’s approval,” Abalos said in a statement.

In special orders dated June 26, PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. reassigned eight generals, including the regional director of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO).

The reassignment orders were signed by Maj. Gen. Robert Rodriguez, head of the Directorate for Personnel and Records Management, and Maj. Gen. Emmanuel Peralta, the

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