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ILOILO CITY — Police Col. Bayani Razalan has been relieved from his post as director of the Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO), a year after assuming the position.
The Police Regional Office Region-6 (PRO-6) confirmed Razalan's relief, and PRO-6 director Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky said the move was based on instructions from the Philippine National Police leadership in Camp Crame.
He clarified that no specific reason was cited in the order and emphasized that it was a decision from higher headquarters aimed at maintaining neutrality within the IPPO.
Pending clearance from the Commission on Elections (Comelec), Col. Rolando Bulalacao, PRO-6's current chief regional staff, will serve as officer in charge of the IPPO.
If the Comelec clearance is granted, Razalan will be temporarily reassigned to the regional office.
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Under Razalan's leadership, the IPPO celebrated notable operational successes, including intensified antidrug campaigns and crime prevention efforts across Iloilo province.
From April 19, 2024 to April 19, 2025, the IPPO conducted 370 operations in its robust antidrug operations, arresting 475 individuals — 117 of whom were classified as high-value targets.
Authorities seized a total of 15,863.41 grams of illegal drugs valued at over P106.7 million, and a total of 990 cases were filed during the one year.
