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ILOILO CITY — A total of 2,677 police personnel who were promoted joined the Simultaneous Oath-Taking, Donning, and Pinning of Ranks ceremony at the Police Regional Office – Western Visayas (PRO-6) on Thursday.
The promoted personnel include 2,562 officers from PRO-6 and 115 from National Support Units.
Among those elevated were 718 patrolmen and patrolwomen, 157 police corporals, 1,040 police staff sergeants, 370 police master sergeants, 99 police senior master sergeants, 192 police chief master sergeants, 49 police executive master sergeants, 33 police lieutenants, and 19 police captains.
PROMOTED More than 2,600 police officers in Western Visayas who have been promoted join a simultaneous oath-taking ceremony on Feb. 6, 2025. PHOTO BY RJAY ZURIAGA CASTOR
The simultaneous ceremony was administered by PRO-6 director BGen. Jack Wanky.
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In his remarks, Wanky told the promoted personnel that with their new ranks, added responsibilities will also come in, new positions, or even a change of assignments.
"Promotion speaks of our potential to take greater responsibilities and do more for the Philippine National Police and the people we are committed to serve with," said Wanky.
He stressed that the promotion process serves as a reckoning — a moment that validates an officer's dedication, competence, and impact on the police force and the public.
Wanky also laid out his vision for a stronger, more capable police force under the banner of "PRO-6 ON TOP," a new strategic direction for the regional police office.
"We are setting the bar higher. If we don't, we risk falling into complacency and mediocrity," he warned.
"Our goal is not just to work harder but to work smarter by integrating technology into our operations and administrative processes," he emphasized.
